Adam Stirling: The Podcast

The Victoria Humane Society is singing the praises of a Sooke man who raised almost $25,000 over the weekend on a fundraising walk. Devin Meads had hoped to walk 150 kilometres in a 24-hour "Walk for Paws" fundraiser on Sunday, but had to stop about 100 kilometres in due to an injury. He spoke with Adam about the fundraising walk.

In this hour, Werner Antweiler, associate professor, UBC Sauder School of Business, joined Adam to talk about the federal carbon tax. The Supreme Court of Canada will release a decision on the carbon tax later tax later today. Later, The Victoria Humane Society is singing the praises of a Sooke man who raised almost $25,000 over the weekend on a fundraising walk. Devin Meads had hoped to walk 150...

In this hour, 155 people died of suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths in February in the province. That’s the 11th consecutive month in which over 100 people died from overdose in BC. Lisa Lapointe, BC's Chief Coroner, joined Adam for a conversation about drug toxicity deaths. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment...

155 people died of suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths in February in the province. That’s the 11th consecutive month in which over 100 people died from overdose in BC. Lisa Lapointe, BC's Chief Coroner, joined Adam for a conversation about drug toxicity deaths.

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

Werner Antweiler, associate professor, UBC Sauder School of Business, joined Adam to talk about the federal carbon tax. The Supreme Court of Canada will release a decision on the carbon tax later tax later today.

Nurses who had to adapt to frequently changing COVID-19 protocols were more likely to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, according to new research conducted by the University of British Columbia. Adam spoke with Farinaz Havaei - UBC Nursing Professor, about how changing protocols can cause issues.

Dr. Matthew Chow - President of Doctors of BC, joined Adam to discuss how virtual appointments have helped healthcare providers throughout the pandemic. He also said that he expects telemedicine to continue to be a key component of the healthcare system when the pandemic is done.

In this hour, nurses who had to adapt to frequently changing COVID-19 protocols were more likely to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, according to new research conducted by the University of British Columbia. Adam spoke with Farinaz Havaei - UBC Nursing Professor, about how changing protocols can cause issues. Adam closed out the show by taking calls fr...

Jes is a resident of the 600-block of Langford street & spokesperson for a group called Vic West Together - Neighbours Creating Safe and Supportive Community. She spoke with Adam about her concerns that the facilities to house those sheltering in parks are too close to the elementary school, a number of daycares, the Montessori school and the community centre.

In this hour, Jes is a resident of the 600-block of Langford street & spokesperson for a group called Vic West Together - Neighbours Creating Safe and Supportive Community. She spoke with Adam about her concerns that the facilities to house those sheltering in parks are too close to the elementary school, a number of daycares, the Montessori school and the community centre. Later, Dr. Matthew...

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed a fiery wreck on the Malahat and the possibility of creating an alternate route. Adam also took calls from listeners.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam checked in with Wayne Hollohan again to see how things are going in his Cook Street neighbourhood near the Community Care Tent. Adam also took calls from listeners.

In this hour, last night Saanich council voted to reduce speed limits on residential streets in Saanich from 40 km/h to 30 km/h. Chris Foord - CRD Traffic Safety Commission, spoke with Adam about the move to 30 km/hr on residential streets. Later, British Columbia's health minister Adrian Dix says 95 per cent of surgeries that were postponed during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic have been...

Adam spoke with Sarah Macoun, principal investigator with the Dino Island Intervention Project, about Dino Island, a video game researchers have been working on. The game is designed to help improve brain function and cognitive abilities in children with disabilities.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Sarah Macoun, principal investigator with the Dino Island Intervention Project, about Dino Island, a video game researchers have been working on. The game is designed to help improve brain function and cognitive abilities in children with disabilities. Adam also took calls from listeners.

Adam checked in with Wayne Hollohan again to see how things are going in his Cook Street neighbourhood near the Community Care Tent.

Last night Saanich council voted to reduce speed limits on residential streets in Saanich from 40 km/h to 30 km/h. Chris Foord - CRD Traffic Safety Commission, spoke with Adam about the move to 30 km/hr on residential streets.

British Columbia's health minister Adrian Dix says 95 per cent of surgeries that were postponed during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic have been completed. Michael Marchbank - Board of Directors - BC Academic Health Science Network, spoke with Adam about this.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Mark von Schellwitz - Vice President of Western Canada - Restaurants Canada, about the challenges that restaurant owners are facing in a potential third wave and how they expect things to go as the country starts to get back to normal. Adam closed out the program by taking calls from listeners.  

Adam spoke with Mark von Schellwitz - Vice President of Western Canada - Restaurants Canada, about the challenges that restaurant owners are facing in a potential third wave and how they expect things to go as the country starts to get back to normal.

In this hour, Bruce Williams, CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, joined Adam to discuss Victoria voting to end 24/7 camping in parks. The Chamber’s position since the beginning of the pandemic has been that it’s unacceptable to have people living on the streets and everyone deserves a home. Adam also took calls from listeners.

Bruce Williams, CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, joined Adam to discuss Victoria voting to end 24/7 camping in parks. The Chamber’s position since the beginning of the pandemic has been that it’s unacceptable to have people living on the streets and everyone deserves a home.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed the Victoria City council voting to end 24/7 camping and where resources given via grants for unsheltered individuals are going.

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 political history of Alberta and how it shaped their current political climate. Adam closed out the show by taking calls from listeners.