Adam Stirling: The Podcast

The Honourable Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, joined Adam to discuss BC extending bill support for hydro customers that are in financial crisis, and avoid shutting off electricity.

Scott Collins, co-owner of Adrenalin Motorcycle Co-op, joined Adam to talk about the decision to close the business after 17 years in service. They are a highly respected and loved business in Victoria.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Dr. Harvey Lui, BC Cancer dermatologic oncologist, about how to stay sun safe and protect yourself from skin cancer. Later, Jill Cress, Lead Consumer Marketing at PayPal, joined Adam to talk about the increase in online shopping and if this trend will continue to increase.

In this hour, Adam took calls from listeners. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment on legal stories that are of interest to the CFAX audience. 

Jill Cress, Lead Consumer Marketing at PayPal, joined Adam to talk about the increase in online shopping and if this trend will continue to increase.

Adam spoke with Dr. Harvey Lui, BC Cancer dermatologic oncologist, about how to stay sun safe and protect yourself from skin cancer.

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

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed the 751 unmarked graves discovered at a former residential school in Saskatchewan. He also discussed the hesitancy around taking a different brand of vaccine for a second dose.

Adam takes calls from listeners. Adam speaks with Heather Owen, Vice-President of Vancouver Office, Leger. They discuss the easing of restrictions, and how the pandemic has impacted the wellness of many Canadians. Including, exercising less, gaining weight, drinking more alcohol and smoking more cannabis.  A new poll suggests about two-thirds of Canadians believe that governments should not l...

Adam speaks with Tasha Diamant, protest organizer. Tasha apologizes for hurting people with the idea of putting rocks at this cenotaph, as an arrestee installation. Tasha believes people are upset because of what the cenotaph represents. She expresses that this was not meant to be a violent protest. The protest has been changed to placing the rocks at one of the trees. Adam takes calls from listen...

Adam takes calls from listeners. Adam speaks with Judith Ethier, CAO of Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. An Economic Impact Study for Victoria and Esquimalt Harbours reveals that harbour-based activities generated $2.9 billion in economic output across Greater Victoria in 2019. Adam speaks with Dr. Louise Masse, Professor at UBC's School of Population and Public Health, and articles co-lead res...

Adam speaks with Tasha Diamant, protest organizer. Tasha apologizes for hurting people with the idea of putting rocks at the legislature cenotaph, as an arrestee installation. Tasha believes people are upset because of what the cenotaph represents. She expresses that this was not meant to be a violent protest. The protest has been changed to placing the rocks at one of the trees.  

Adam speaks with Judith Ethier, CAO of Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. An Economic Impact Study for Victoria and Esquimalt Harbours reveals that harbour-based activities generated $2.9 billion in economic output across Greater Victoria in 2019.

A study of school staff in Vancouver says their risk of developing COVID-19 through contact at school is identical to their risk of catching the virus in the community. Adam speaks with Dr. Louise Masse, Professor at UBC's School of Population and Public Health, and articles co-lead researcher. Dr. Louise Masse, says it’s hoped the findings will guide future decisions about school openings a...

 A new poll suggests about two-thirds of Canadians believe that governments should not lift all restrictions related to COVID-19. Adam speaks with Heather Owen, Vice-President of Vancouver Office, Leger. They discuss the easing of restrictions, and how the pandemic has impacted the wellness of many Canadians. Including, exercising less, gaining weight, drinking more alcohol and smoking more c...

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed B.C.’s vaccine rollout and took calls from listeners.

In this hour, Dave Korzinski, Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute, joined Adam to talk about a recent study by the Angus Reid Institute that found 34 per cent of Canadians believe Canada is a ‘racist’ country, while 12 per cent believe certain races are superior to others. Later, Differing statements on getting a second dose of Astrazeneca has created confusion for those wond...

Differing statements on getting a second dose of Astrazeneca has created confusion for those wondering what brand their second shot should be. Horacio Bach, Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UBC Faculty of Medicine, joined Adam to explain why getting AstraZeneca as a second dose is safe and effective.

Dave Korzinski, Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute, joined Adam to talk about a recent study by the Angus Reid Institute that found 34 per cent of Canadians believe Canada is a ‘racist’ country, while 12 per cent believe certain races are superior to others.

Teri Mooring, president, BC Teachers' Federation, joined Adam for a conversation about the back to school safety plan for September and how this past school year went.

In this hour, Teri Mooring, president, BC Teachers' Federation, joined Adam for a conversation about the back to school safety plan for September and how this past school year went. Adam closed out the show by taking calls from listeners.

There are strong levels of support across the province for more pointed governmental and societal actions to address reconciliation further. Adam speaks with Steve Mossop, president, Insights West about what conversations British Columbians are having about residential schools. The City of Victoria says it's cautiously optimistic about the municipality's economic recovery as B.C.'s COVID-19 reopen...

Adam speaks with Rob Martin, Mayor of Colwood about some preliminary design concepts for its multi-use pathway along Lagoon Beach. Adam takes calls from listeners.

The City of Victoria says it's cautiously optimistic about the municipality's economic recovery as B.C.'s COVID-19 reopening plan continues Adam speaks with, Jeff Bray of the Downtown Victoria Business Association about the signs of economic recovery in Victoria, surge in film and building permits.

Adam discusses vaccination concerns, and takes calls from listeners.