Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam was joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed a cross-country provincial political survey.

Victoria councilor Stephen Andrew joined the program to talk about if councilors joining meetings remotely should be required to have their camera on to prove they’re engaged solely on the meeting and not attending to other matters.

In this hour, Bruno Guévremont, Veteran, Entrepreneur, Invictus Games 2016 Team Canada Captain and Bell Let's Talk Day Ambassador, joined Adam for a conversation about mental health and what he’s doing to help create conversation about mental health. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment on legal stories that...

In this hour, Dr. Alana Hirsh, family physician and a UBC Clinical Assistant Professor who specializes in addiction medicine and the integration of trauma and substance use disorder treatment, joined the program to discuss the impact of mental health strains and addiction in our communities. Adam closes out the program by taking calls from listeners.

In this hour, Two-time Grey Cup champion and All-Star Middle Linebacker Shea Emry joined Adam to talk about normalizing men discussing their mental health. He also founded Wellmen, an action based men’s adventure club that aims to get men out of their comfort zone for an adventure within. Later, Adam spoke with Marisa Harrington, graduate student in UVic's School of Exercise Science, Physica...

Dr. Alana Hirsh, family physician and a UBC Clinical Assistant Professor who specializes in addiction medicine and the integration of trauma and substance use disorder treatment, joined the program to discuss the impact of mental health strains and addiction in our communities.

Two-time Grey Cup champion and All-Star Middle Linebacker Shea Emry joined Adam to talk about normalizing men discussing their mental health. He also founded Wellmen, an action based men’s adventure club that aims to get men out of their comfort zone for an adventure within.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the Save-on-Foods Centre being opened again as a sheltering location and the latest from Victoria city council.

Adam spoke with Marisa Harrington, graduate student in UVic's School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, about a study that found that the stress put on nurses in the Victoria area often leads to physical impacts to those nurses.

Bruno Guévremont, Veteran, Entrepreneur, Invictus Games 2016 Team Canada Captain and Bell Let's Talk Day Ambassador, joined Adam for a conversation about mental health and what he’s doing to help create conversation about mental health.

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 discusses the latest in 24/7 camping situation  and the community care tent.

In this hour, In the case of hospital crisis levels, staff will use a random number generator to decide who gets treatment, and who dies. Dr. Judy Illes - Professor of neurology UBC, joined Adam for a conversation about this grim possibility. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

In this hour, Jennifer Lyle, CEO of SafeCare BC, joined the program to talk about the report by the the Ministry of Health that provides independent analysis and recommendations to support the Province’s management of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the long-term care sector. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

In this hour, Professor Heracio Bach - Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UBC, joined Adam to discuss the new COVID-19 variants and if vaccines will work against them. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

Professor Heracio Bach - Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UBC, joined Adam to discuss the new COVID-19 variants and if vaccines will work against them.

In case of hospital crisis levels, staff will use a random number generator to decide who gets treatment, and who dies. Dr. Judy Illes - Professor of neurology UBC, joined Adam for a conversation about this grim possibility.

Jennifer Lyle, CEO of SafeCare BC, joined the program to talk about the report by the the Ministry of Health that provides independent analysis and recommendations to support the Province’s management of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the long-term care sector. 

In this hour, A recent survey found that the majority of Canadians would be in favour of a ban on non-essential travel. Mario Canseco, president, Research Co, spoke withAdam about the survey findings. Later, Bell Let’s Talk Day is coming up on Thursday, January 28. Sharing a personal story is a powerful exercise with many benefits. Louise Bradley, President and CEO, Mental Health Commission...

In this hour, Adam opens up the phone lines to take calls from listeners.

In this hour, An independent report on BC’s long term care facilities during the first wave of the pandemic was released on Monday. The report was dated two days prior to October’s provincial election. Shirley Bond, BC Liberal Leader and Critic for Senior’s Services and Long-Term Care, joined Adam to talk about the release of the report. Later, Niall Paltiel, Central Saanich Coun...

Niall Paltiel, Central Saanich Councillor, spoke with Adam about this initiative he is leading that is trying to incorporate traditional WSANEC names in his community.

Bell Let’s Talk Day is coming up on Thursday, January 28. Sharing a personal story is a powerful exercise with many benefits. Louise Bradley, President and CEO, Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), joined Adam to talk about why sharing a personal story can benefit mental health.

In the first hour of today’s show, After years of managing multiple sclerosis symptoms, Susan Simmons is asking for help. Months of sleep deprivation due to episodes of screaming and other disruptions in Beacon Hill Park are causing her symptoms to worsen.  Susan Simmons, MS advocate who lives next to Beacon Hill Park, joined Adam for a conversation about what she and her neighbours, ho...

A recent survey found that the majority of Canadians would be in favour of a ban on non-essential travel. Mario Canseco, president, Research Co, spoke with Adam about the survey findings.