Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the ongoing saga of 24/7 camping in Victoria parks and how it may be a form a protest.

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, exercises that astronauts use in space to avoid injuries and muscle loss could be used by seniors to lower the chances of falls and help improve long-term hospital recovery. Adam spoke with Andrew Blaber, PhD - Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology Professor at Simon Fraser University, about his research on how these exercises would be beneficial to elderly people. Adam closes out th...

In this hour, Donald MacPherson - executive director, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, joined Adam for an update on the BC overdose crisis and shaping policies to help solve it. 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.

Exercises that astronauts use in space to avoid injuries and muscle loss could be used by seniors to lower the chances of falls and help improve long-term hospital recovery. Adam spoke with Andrew Blaber, PhD - Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology Professor at Simon Fraser University, about his research on how these exercises would be beneficial to elderly people.

Donald MacPherson - executive director, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, joined Adam for an update on the BC overdose crisis and shaping policies to help solve it.

"No one listens, which is why I call into the show..." Brought to tears by the crime facing her family in the Burnside Gorge neighborhood, local mom Leslie fights back tears as she appeals for help from any representative of government who might be listening. 

In this hour, Dr. Stacey Skoretz, a speech-language pathologist and assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, joined Adam to talk about why being on a ventilator can cause people to lose these skills. Adam closes out the program by taking calls from listeners.    

Dr. Stacey Skoretz, a speech-language pathologist and assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, joined Adam to talk about why being on a ventilator can cause people to lose these skills.

In this hour, Following an investigation that found that a Kamloops area bureaucrat blew more than $500,000 over five years on the taxpayers dime the Canadian Taxpayers Federation are calling for a B.C. Municipal Auditor General. Kris Sims, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, spoke with Adam about the need for Municipal AG. Adam takes the rest of the hour to take calls from listeners.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the City of Victoria bylaw offices being vandalized with graffiti supporting camping in Beacon Hill Park.

Following an investigation that found that a Kamloops area bureaucrat blew more than $500,000 over five years on the taxpayers dime the Canadian Taxpayers Federation are calling for a B.C. Municipal Auditor General. Kris Sims, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, spoke with Adam about the need for Municipal AG.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the latest developments in the plans for Clover Point Park.

In this hour, Jackie Tegart, BC Liberal Critic for Education, joined Adam to discuss the COVID-19 variant exposures at a number of BC schools and why it’s vital to have rapid testing in BC classrooms. Later, Adam spoke with Dr. Prean Armogam, Port McNeill Medical Collaborative, about how under current circumstances he will soon be the lone practicing medical doctor serving the over 5,000 pat...

In this hour, UBC researchers say frequent stock exchange, like in last month's GameStop situation, leads to more risk and less reward. Xin Zheng, Assistant Professor, Accounting and Information Systems Division, UBC Sauder School of Business, joined Adam to discuss the benefits of the buy and hold strategy. Later, Aaron Johnson is a Qualicum Bay father and a recovered alcoholic. He recently had h...

Jackie Tegart, BC Liberal Critic for Education, joined Adam to discuss the COVID-19 variant exposures at a number of BC schools and why it’s vital to have rapid testing in BC classrooms.

UBC researchers say frequent stock exchange, like in last month's GameStop situation, leads to more risk and less reward. Xin Zheng, Assistant Professor, Accounting and Information Systems Division, UBC Sauder School of Business, joined Adam to discuss the benefits of the buy and hold strategy.

Adam spoke with Dr. Prean Armogam, Port McNeill Medical Collaborative, about how under current circumstances he will soon be the lone practicing medical doctor serving the over 5,000 patients in the Port McNeill area.

Aaron Johnson is a Qualicum Bay father and a recovered alcoholic. He recently had his truck stolen at a gas station and was able to get a hold of the thief, who was suffering from drug-induced psychosis. However, Johnson doesn’t want to press charges but rather help her get into recovery like he did in the past.

In this hour, Ahmed Al-Rawi, professor, School of Communication, Simon Fraser University, joined Adam to discuss a recent study he published that found that Iranianian and Russian internet trolls engaged in a campaign of disinformation in an attempt to influence the 2015 federal election. Later, Justin Trudeau’s approval is sinking over vaccination rollout delays. Adam spoke with Dave Korzin...

Ahmed Al-Rawi, professor, School of Communication, Simon Fraser University, joined Adam to discuss a recent study he published that found that Iranianian and Russian internet trolls engaged in a campaign of disinformation in an attempt to influence the 2015 federal election.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Steve Mossop, president, Insights West, about a recent poll that found that many Canadians plan to go against COVID-19 guidelines over spring break, citing pandemic fatigue as a reason. Adam also takes class from listeners.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the threats and harassment that City of Victoria staff have been subjected to due to 24/7 camping in the city’s parks. He also talks about the issues with the December 2020 Victoria by-election.

Justin Trudeau’s approval is sinking over vaccination rollout delays. Adam spoke with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute, about the federal political scene and how the Prime Minister’s approval could impact a potential 2021 spring election.

Adam spoke with Steve Mossop, president, Insights West, about a recent poll that found that many Canadians plan to go against COVID-19 guidelines over spring break, citing pandemic fatigue as a reason.