Adam Stirling: The Podcast

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

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, housed and unhoused, have been through.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the community care tent now set up on Cook Street adjacent to Beacon Hill Park.

Nuria Bronfman, executive director of the Movie Theatre Association of Canada, joined Adam to talk about the Rio Theatre in Vancouver being allowed to reopen as a sports bar and why the regulations on movie theatres don’t make sense.

Adam was joined by Jonny Morris, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division, for a conversation about the need for more mental health support in our community during these trying times.

In this hour, Adam was joined by Jonny Morris, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division, for a conversation about the need for more mental health support in our community during these trying times. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

A UBC Okanagan study has found that homeless people have to “perform” in order to get government support and housing. Patricia Bacon, executive director for the John Howard Society for Okanagan and Kootenay, joined Adam to talk about matching services to people based on their actual needs.

In this hour, Nuria Bronfman, executive director of the Movie Theatre Association of Canada, joined Adam to talk about the Rio Theatre in Vancouver being allowed to reopen as a sports bar and why the regulations on movie theatres don’t make sense. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

In this hour, A UBC Okanagan study has found that homeless people have to “perform” in order to get government support and housing. Patricia Bacon, executive director for the John Howard Society for Okanagan and Kootenay, joined Adam to talk about matching services to people based on their actual needs. Adam ends the show by taking calls from listeners.

Todd Stone,  MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson and Economic Recovery and Innovation Critic, joined Adam to discuss the issues with the BC recovery benefit that have left hundreds of thousands BC residents waiting.

In this hour, The province recently got confirmation that banning interprovincial would be unconstitutional. Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, joined Adam to talk about why that’s a good thing for local businesses. Later, Todd Stone,  MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson and Economic Recovery and Innovation Critic, joined Adam to discuss the issues with the BC...

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam was joined by Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca for their weekly roundtable discussion.

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 Julie Payette stepping down as Governor General and federal political party preference polls. Adam also takes calls from listeners later in the hour.

In this hour, Adam opens up the phone lines and takes calls from listeners.

Adam was joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed Julie Payette stepping down as Governor General and federal political party preference polls.

The province recently got confirmation that banning interprovincial would be unconstitutional. Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, joined Adam to talk about why that’s a good thing for local businesses.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Emilie de Rosenroll, South Island Prosperity Partnership, about Canada’s economy right now and if an economic downturn is inevitable in 2021. Later, Dr. Connor Kerns, clinical assistant professor, UBC,  joined Adam for a conversation about some of the mental health challenges that autistic children face and what work is being dine to help address those issu...

In this hour, We’re all aware of the opioid overdose pandemic in the province of British Columbia and the harms it has caused to those who use drugs. Brad Cameron, Victoria Paramedic, joined Adam to talk about how first responders have been impacted by this overdose pandemic. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

We’re all aware of the opioid overdose pandemic in the province of British Columbia and the harms it has caused to those who use drugs. Brad Cameron, Victoria Paramedic, joined Adam to talk about how first responders have been impacted by this overdose pandemic.

Mike Morris, Opposition Critic for Public Safety and Solicitor General, joined Adam for a conversation about the crime and disorder in Victoria that residents and the Victoria Police have had to deal with.

Adam spoke with Emilie de Rosenroll, South Island Prosperity Partnership, about Canada’s economy right now and if an economic downturn is inevitable in 2021.

Dr. Connor Kerns, clinical assistant professor, UBC,  joined Adam for a conversation about some of the mental health challenges that autistic children face and what work is being dine to help address those issues.

In this hour, Adam takes calls from listeners during open lines.

Kris Sims, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joined Adam to discuss why the Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants British Columbia to expand the provincial recall legislation to municipal government.

In the first hour of today’s show, Metchosin Councillor Kyara Kahakauwila has decided to resign as deputy mayor after returning from a trip to Mexico over the holidays. Metchosin Mayor, John Ranns, spoke with Adam about the situation and what he knew before the councillor left for her trip. Later, Kris Sims, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joined Adam to discuss why the Canadian Taxpayers Fed...