Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam was joined by Jessica Dan, owner of Princess the dog, to chat about being reunited with Princess. There is a heartwarming video of Princess jumping right through the driver’s side window of Jessica’s vehicle.

Colin Plant, board chair, CRD, joined Adam to discuss a letter penned by Pacheedaht First Nation calling the actions of CRD director Ben Isitt at the Fairy Creek blockade "deplorably unacceptable behavior for an elected official who is in a position of power and influence," and stating "Pacheedaht First Nation cannot trust CRD to respect PFN rights and title..".

In this hour, Adam was joined by Jessica Dan, owner of Princess the dog, to chat about being reunited with Princess. There is a heartwarming video of Princess jumping right through the driver’s side window of Jessica’s vehicle. Adam closed out the show by taking calls from listeners.

In this hour, The federal government spent unprecedented amounts of money in relief funding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Federal Director, joined Adam to explain why it’s time for the feds to set a concrete end date to all this spending. 

In the first hour of today’s show, Colin Plant, board chair, CRD, joined Adam to discuss a letter penned by Pacheedaht First Nation calling the actions of CRD director Ben Isitt at the Fairy Creek blockade "deplorably unacceptable behavior for an elected official who is in a position of power and influence," and stating "Pacheedaht First Nation cannot trust CRD to respect PFN rights and titl...

Ron Spencer, Member of Salt Spring Residents Coalition - Part of Concerned Citizens Coalition in Island Trust Area, joined Adam to explain why Salt Spring residents feel like the Island Trust is ignoring their voices.

Scientists are concerned about the mixture of seasonally early wildfires, and the heat dome, affecting glaciers. Adam spoke with Brian Menounos, Canada research chair in glacier change at the University of Northern British Columbia, about glaciers in BC and how this heat dome impacted them.

Plans to rebuild the town of Lytton after a devastating wildfire destroyed most of the structures haven’t been announced yet. It is apparent that when those plans are released they will have a strong focus on preventing future fire disasters. Lori Daniels, a professor in the faculty of forestry at the University of British Columbia, spoke with Adam about how to create infrastructure to avoid...

Plans to rebuild the town of Lytton after a devastating wildfire destroyed most of the structures haven’t been announced yet. It is apparent that when those plans are released they will have a strong focus on preventing future fire disasters. Lori Daniels, a professor in the faculty of forestry at the University of British Columbia, spoke with Adam about how to create infrastructure to avoid...

Ted Olynyk, BC Hydro's Manager of Community Relations - Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, joined Adam to talk about work being done to restore a damaged submarine cable that delivers power to Vancouver Island, and how the cable was damaged by the cable.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed the actions of Victoria councilor Ben Isitt at the Fairy Creek blockade and took calls from listeners on the incident.

In this hour, Ted Olynyk, BC Hydro's Manager of Community Relations - Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, joined Adam to talk about work being done to restore a damaged submarine cable that delivers power to Vancouver Island, and how the cable was damaged by the cable. Later, Scientists are concerned about the mixture of seasonally early wildfires, and the heat dome, affecting glaciers. Adam...

Dan Degryp, General Manager at Church and State Wine, Victoria, joined Adam to talk about how Church and State Wine is doing after the heat wave and how the increasing temperatures will impact what grapes they can grow in the future.

In this hour, Dan Degryp, General Manager at Church and State Wine, Victoria, joined Adam to talk about how Church and State Wine is doing after the heat wave and how the increasing temperatures will impact what grapes they can grow in the future. Adam closed out the show by taking calls from listeners.

B.C.'s unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the country at 6.6 per cent, well below the national average of 7.8 per cent. Michael Lane, Community Engagement Manager, WorkBC Centre, spoke with Adam about how the province is still in an employment shortage despite recovering 100 per cent of jobs lost during the pandemic.

In this hour, B.C.'s unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the country at 6.6 per cent, well below the national average of 7.8 per cent. Michael Lane, Community Engagement Manager, WorkBC Centre, spoke with Adam about how the province is still in an employment shortage despite recovering 100 per cent of jobs lost during the pandemic. Later, BC SPCA animal protection officers have rescued 41 an...

BC SPCA animal protection officers have rescued 41 animals from 27 properties in the Lytton area as of Thursday. Leon Davis, Acting Regional Manager, Vancouver Island BC SPCA, spoke with Adam about the animals they have rescued and how people can help out.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed a viral video of Victoria councillor Ben Isitt offering a tow truck driver cash to leave the Fairy Creek protest. 

Political-Analysis with Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science Adam speaks with Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science during our regular Friday segment.

Adam discusses issues affecting our city and province, including the recent police incident in Campbell River. FRIDAY ROUND TABLE Adam speaks with Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA to discuss the issues of the week, including the most recent church arson, crime in Victoria’s downtown core Adam takes calls from listeners.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Topics include racial prejudice, portable AC units, residential schools, and crime in our city.

Adam speaks with Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science during our regular Friday segment. Adam speaks with Dr. John Lutz, History Professor at UVIC about, what the actual point of statues are. Do they actually serve the purpose of education/conversation? Adam closes the show with open lines. Callers discuss the removal of statues, residential schools, and learning from...

Adam speaks with Dr. John Lutz, History Professor at UVIC about, what the actual point of statues are. Do they actually serve the purpose of education/conversation?  

Adam takes calls from listeners. Climate change is a topic of interest. A caller gives some insight into air conditioners. Adam speaks with Jeff Bray, executive director, Downtown Victoria Business Association, about a pilot project that took place at The Bay Centre downtown. 16 shoplifters were arrested over 3 days at the Bay Centre during the pilot project - most with outstanding warrants. Adam...

Adam speaks with Isobel Mackenzie, BC's seniors advocate. Long-term care home restrictions are set to ease - many upset that they haven't already, going into phase 3.