Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam spoke with Paul Finch, BCGEU Treasurer, about the city of Victoria bringing in strong renter protections. He says the BCGEU supports increasing housing affordability in Greater Victoria.

Erin Booth was grocery shopping last Sunday evening in Sidney, when suddenly she felt intense pressure in her head and weakness in her body. When she called 911 and requested an ambulance, she was told it would be a long wait. After half an hour waiting for an ambulance dispatcher to take her call, she hung up — because by then she’d already arrived at Saanich Peninsula Hospital by tax...

In this hour, Adam was joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed the federal election. Adam closed out the show by taking calls from listeners.  

In this hour, Adam opened up the phone lines to take calls from listeners.

Adam was joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed the federal election.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam was joined by Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA for their weekly roundtable discussion.

In this hour, Fred Haynes, Saanich Mayor, joined Adam to talk about the planned removal of some mature trees on Del Monte Avenue that has some neighbours feeling antsy. Later, Adam spoke with Faye Anstey, unit facilitator for the local St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, about how her dog Cooper is helping those who have needle anxiety.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment on legal stories that are of interest to the CFAX audience.

Fred Haynes, Saanich Mayor, joined Adam to talk about the planned removal of some mature trees on Del Monte Avenue that has some neighbours feeling antsy.

In this hour, three Nanaimo restaurants were recently vandalized and had their windows smashed. Gaetan Brousseau, Owner of Melange Restaurant in Nanaimo, joined Adam to explain why he believes these were targeted attacks by those opposed to vaccination mandates. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment on legal stories that...

Adam spoke with Faye Anstey, unit facilitator for the local St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, about how her dog Cooper is helping those who have needle anxiety.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed Victoria City Council and took calls from listeners.

Three Nanaimo restaurants were recently vandalized and had their windows smashed. Gaetan Brousseau, Owner of Melange Restaurant in Nanaimo, joined Adam to explain why he believes these were targeted attacks by those opposed to vaccination mandates.

In this hour, many people in B.C. have experienced long wait times with E-comm recently when phoning 911 in an emergency. Kaila Butler, Communications Manager, E-Comm 911, joined Adam to talk about the wait time issues they’ve been dealing with. Later, Sgt. Peter DeVries, Strategic Advisory NCO and Media Relations Officer, North Vancouver RCMP, joined Adam to explain why 911 is still the bes...

Many people in B.C. have experienced long wait times with E-comm recently when phoning 911 in an emergency. Kaila Butler, Communications Manager, E-Comm 911, joined Adam to talk about the wait time issues they’ve been dealing with.

In this hour, B.C. residents are eligible for booster shots, but are in the dark about vaccine brand – booking people are saying they have no way of telling them what will be available when they come. Adam spoke with Dr. Brian Conway, medical director of the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre, about booster shots. Later, a recent study showed that the majority of Canadian parents would sup...

Sgt. Peter DeVries, Strategic Advisory NCO and Media Relations Officer, North Vancouver RCMP, joined Adam to explain why 911 is still the best way to get help in an emergency. This new app has a purpose but 911 is still the best option.

A recent study showed that the majority of Canadian parents would support mandatory mask wearing in schools. Jason Disano, research director for Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research at the University of Saskatchewan, spoke with Adam about masking in schools.

B.C. residents are eligible for booster shots, but are in the dark about vaccine brand – booking people are saying they have no way of telling them what will be available when they come. Adam spoke with Dr. Brian Conway, medical director of the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre, about booster shots.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed the latest on the Fairy Creek situation, as well as Premier John Horgan’s interview earlier today on CFAX.

In this hour, Ryan Burghardt, owner of Budget Brake and Muffler Auto Centre, joined Adam to talk about a situation last week where a cyclist was struck by a vehicle in front of his business. Burghardt waited eleven minutes on hold with 911 before getting through. Later, according to a recent neighbourhood safety audit, some Nanaimo residents have reported not feeling safe in the city centre....

In this hour, Adam spoke with Victoria Councillor Stephen Andrew about his ride along with Victoria Bylaw through Victoria’s homeless community. Councillor Andrew shared what he saw and what pitfalls are causing this problem to worsen. Adam also took calls from listeners.

According to a recent neighbourhood safety audit, some Nanaimo residents have reported not feeling safe in the city centre. Christy Wood, Nanaimo Community Policing Coordinator, joined Adam to talk about the safety audits and how they plan on dealing with these issues. 

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam spoke with Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District, to find out what is on the schedule for this month’s CRD Board meeting including regional trail widening and lighting, Climate Action Strategy Report and a solid waste master management plan update. Adam also took calls from listeners.

Adam spoke with Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District, to find out what is on the schedule for this month’s CRD Board meeting including regional trail widening and lighting, Climate Action Strategy Report and a solid waste master management plan update.