Adam Stirling: The Podcast

A new study is raising concerns that British Columbians with serious illnesses could be avoiding hospital treatment because they’re worried about COVID-19. Dr. Frank Scheuermeyer, Emergency physician at St. Paul’s, joined Adam to explain that hospitals are safe and folks shouldn’t be worried about calling 911.

In the first hour of today’s show, the B.C. government says it is still safe to be outside with physical distancing with up to ten people known to you. Adam spoke with Michael Brauer, a professor at the University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health, about the risks of gathering outside. Adam also discussed the new travel enforcement restrictions.

In this hour, a new study is raising concerns that British Columbians with serious illnesses could be avoiding hospital treatment because they’re worried about COVID-19. Dr. Frank Scheuermeyer, Emergency physician at St. Paul’s, joined Adam to explain that hospitals are safe and folks shouldn’t be worried about calling 911. Adam also took calls from listeners.

The B.C. government says it is still safe to be outside with physical distancing with up to ten people known to you. Adam spoke with Michael Brauer, a professor at the University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health, about the risks of gathering outside.

In this hour, Saint Peter and Saint Paul church (SPSP) was putting forward their land and $1million for the project to build a 24-unit affordable housing project. John Ducker - Peoples' Warden at Saint Peter and Saint Paul church (SPSP), spoke with Adam about how building costs and delays are causing them to scrap the project. Later, Labour Minister Harry Bains introduced legislature Monday so wor...

Saint Peter and Saint Paul church (SPSP) was putting forward their land and $1million for the project to build a 24-unit affordable housing project. John Ducker - Peoples' Warden at Saint Peter and Saint Paul church (SPSP), spoke with Adam about how building costs and delays are causing them to scrap the project.

John Furlong, the head of Vancouver’s 2010 Winter Olympics, is trying to have the games return to the province spread out through multiple communities in the province. Adam spoke with Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, about how feasible it would be to have another Olympics in the province.

Logan Boulet was one of the victims of the Humboldt Bronco crash in 2018 and six different people received an organ donation from him. His father Toby Boulet joined Adam to talk about the impact his son has made on the organ recipients and him, and his wife being able to hear their son’s heartbeat aga

In this hour, Logan Boulet was one of the victims of the Humboldt Bronco crash in 2018 and six different people received an organ donation from him. His father Toby Boulet joined Adam to talk about the impact his son has made on the organ recipients and him, and his wife being able to hear their son’s heartbeat again. Adam closed out the show by taking calls from listeners.

Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog joined Adam to discuss Nanaimo city council passing a motion to spend $400,000 to improve downtown safety in dealing with mental health and addictions issues. They are also spending an additional $50,000 to be used on hiring a consultant who will create a public safety action plan.

In this hour, Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog joined Adam to discuss Nanaimo city council passing a motion to spend $400,000 to improve downtown safety in dealing with mental health and addictions issues. They are also spending an additional $50,000 to be used on hiring a consultant who will create a public safety action plan. Later, John Furlong, the head of Vancouver’s 2010 Winter Olympics, is...

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed the vaccine rollout across the country and the survey by the City of Victoria released on Friday that gathered information on sheltering in city parks.

In this hour, B.C. legions won’t be eligible for any of the $50 million relief grant from the provincial government. Norm Scott - President of Prince Edward Branch #91 - Royal Canadian Legion in Langford, spoke with Adam about why they’re not getting any government support and how people can lend them a hand. Later, Dr. Martin Haulena, a veterinarian with the Vancouver Aquarium and Mar...

B.C. legions won’t be eligible for any of the $50 million relief grant from the provincial government. Norm Scott - President of Prince Edward Branch #91 - Royal Canadian Legion in Langford, spoke with Adam about why they’re not getting any government support and how people can lend them a hand.

Dr. Martin Haulena, a veterinarian with the Vancouver Aquarium and Marine Mammal Rescue, joined Adam to talk about the Grey Whale off Vancouver Island showing signs of injury and how it’s being treated.

Kris Sims, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joined the show to explain why the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is condemning CPC Leader Erin O’Toole carbon tax proposal.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam was joined by Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA for their weekly roundtable discussion. They talked about Nanaimo significantly increasing funding for Police and security for businesses.

In this hour, Kris Sims, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joined the show to explain why the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is condemning CPC Leader Erin O’Toole carbon tax proposal. Adam also took calls from listeners.

Climate Finance is  a partnership between PICS, the University of Victoria and the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) that will have significant outcomes for managing climate-related risk for the investment community, as well as in helping drive the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy. Dr. Michael King - Lansdowne Chair in Finance at UVic, joined Adam to disc...

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 this hour, Climate Finance is  a partnership between PICS, the University of Victoria and the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) that will have significant outcomes for managing climate-related risk for the investment community, as well as in helping drive the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy. Dr. Michael King - Lansdowne Chair in Finance at UVic, joine...

The BCNU is calling for increased investments in harm reduction services like safe consumption sites, better access to safe supply such as prescribed pharmaceutical alternatives, province-wide investments in mental health, treatment and recovery services, and ending the criminalization of people who use drugs. Christine Sorensen, president of the BC Nurses Union, joined Adam to discuss the matter.

In this hour, the BCNU is calling for increased investments in harm reduction services like safe consumption sites, better access to safe supply such as prescribed pharmaceutical alternatives, province-wide investments in mental health, treatment and recovery services, and ending the criminalization of people who use drugs. Christine Sorensen, president of the BC Nurses Union, joined Adam to discu...

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed the fifth anniversary of the overdose crisis in B.C. and how we can better address it. Stan Bartlett, Past Chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria, also joined Adam to discuss Victoria councillor Sharmarke Dubow penning a motion in solidarity with Indian farmers.

A recent RBC poll has shown 36 per cent of Canadian adults under 40 have given up on owning a home. Adam spoke with Thomas Davidoff, associate professor and Director of UBC's Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate, about the challenges young people face in trying to own a home in this country.