Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed how protestors at the Fairy Creek blockade have been disrespecting the wishes of the Pacheedaht First Nation.

B.C.'s hospitality industry is facing major staffing shortages just over two weeks before American tourists return. Ian Tostenson, president, BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, spoke with Adam about getting workers back to the industry.

In this hour, People are already being caught showing fake vaccine proof at borders - but is it an ethical dilemma to require them in the first place? Eike Kluge, professor of philosophy at the University of Victoria and medical ethicist, joined Adam to talk about why it isn’t unethical to require proof of vaccination. Adam closed out the show by taking calls from listeners.

People are already being caught showing fake vaccine proof at borders - but is it an ethical dilemma to require them in the first place? Eike Kluge, professor of philosophy at the University of Victoria and medical ethicist, joined Adam to talk about why it isn’t unethical to require proof of vaccination.

In this hour, Colin Davenport, petition organizer, joined Adam to explain why he is petitioning to have a pedestrian bridge built where Sooke Road meets the Galloping Goose Trail. Later, The emergency co-ordination agency in B.C. is considering adding wildfires to the emergency alert system for large-scale and potentially fatal fires. Mike Morris, MLA (Prince George-Mackenzie) & BC Liberal Cri...

The emergency co-ordination agency in B.C. is considering adding wildfires to the emergency alert system for large-scale and potentially fatal fires. Mike Morris, MLA (Prince George-Mackenzie) & BC Liberal Critic for Public Safety, spoke with Adam about how adding wildfires to the emergency alert system could help save lives.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed a stabbing in downtown Victoria over the weekend and the lack of concern for public safety by certain local politicians. 

Colin Davenport, petition organizer, joined Adam to explain why he is petitioning to have a pedestrian bridge built where Sooke Road meets the Galloping Goose Trail.

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 Nova Scotia General Election and the Angus Reid Institute Premier Approval Ratings. Adam closed out the show by taking 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 Nova Scotia General Election and the Angus Reid Institute Premier Approval Ratings.

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

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on federal politicians to focus on saving taxpayers’ money in light of Parliamentary Budget Officer data that predicts the federal government won’t balance its budget until 2070. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director, joined Adam to talk about Canada’s debt.

Effective October 15 British Columbia is making changes to its employment standards legislation by raising the general working age for young people from 12 to 16 years old. Sussanne Skidmore, Secretary Treasurer at BC Federation of Labour, joined Adam to explain why this change is being made.  

In this hour, The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on federal politicians to focus on saving taxpayers’ money in light of Parliamentary Budget Officer data that predicts the federal government won’t balance its budget until 2070. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director, joined Adam to talk about Canada’s debt. Later, Effective October 15 British...

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment on legal stories that are of interest to the CFAX audience. This week they discussed a religious freedom case and a defamation case involving a cryptocurrency company.

Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute, joined Adam To talk about recent studies by Angus Reid that looked at how Canadians feel about disclosing their vaccination status.

A large metal cross that stood at the summit of Mount Tzouhalem near Duncan for many years has been cut down. Adam spoke with Al Siebring, North Cowichan Mayor, about the cross and if it is related to the string of church burnings in response to the discoveries on the grounds of former residential schools.

In this hour, A large metal cross that stood at the summit of Mount Tzouhalem near Duncan for many years has been cut down. Adam spoke with Al Siebring, North Cowichan Mayor, about the cross and if it is related to the string of church burnings in response to the discoveries on the grounds of former residential schools. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers,...

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam analyzed a discussion at last week’s Victoria council meeting regarding the accessibility for disabled folks in Beacon Hill Park. He also took calls from listeners on the subject.

In this hour, Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute, joined Adam To talk about recent studies by Angus Reid that looked at how Canadians feel about disclosing their vaccination status. Adam closed out the show by taking calls from listeners.

In this hour, Tricia Hill and her daughter Megan joined Adam to bring awareness to their petition to change dog owner legislation to hold owners legally responsible for the actions of their dogs. Tricia was recently attacked by two pit bulls and had her chihuahua Frankie killed outside of a Walnut Grove hotel. Later, UBC has inked a deal with Drone Delivery Canada to deploy drones to the Stellat&r...

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed the wildfire situation in B.C. and how climate change is shaping our future.

In this hour, A fourth wave of COVID-19 within Canada could be among the unvaccinated, but it likely won’t be enough to bring back sweeping restrictions previously seen. Omar Khan, Professor at Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, joined Adam to discuss how vaccines can prevent a fourth wave. Adam also took calls from listeners.

UBC has inked a deal with Drone Delivery Canada to deploy drones to the Stellat’en First Nation and the Village of Fraser Lake in Northern B.C. Dr. John Pawlovich, UBC chair of rural health, spoke with Adam about this new program and how this can change medical services for people living in remote communities.

A fourth wave of COVID-19 within Canada could be among the unvaccinated, but it likely won’t be enough to bring back sweeping restrictions previously seen. Omar Khan, Professor at Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, joined Adam to discuss how vaccines can prevent a fourth wave.