Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In this hour, why do people think a COVID-19 curfew is a good idea, despite there being no evidence to show that it will work? Olav Krigolson, Associate Professor, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, spoke with Adam about a potential curfew and the impact of isolation. Later, BC health officials haven't found a single case of seasonal flu spreading in the community this wint...

In this hour, Thousand of Canadians have been finding out that they erroneously received CERB payments, but many aren’t able to pay back the total amount. Scott Hannah, President and CEO of the Credit Counselling Society, joined Adam to talk about what options those who can’t pay back the CERB have. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

Why do people think a curfew is a good idea, despite there being no evidence to show that it will work? Olav Krigolson, Associate Professor, School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, spoke with Adam about a potential curfew and the impact of isolation.

BC health officials haven't found a single case of seasonal flu spreading in the community this winter. Ed Ishiguro, Professor Emeritus, Department of Biochemistry & Microbiology, University of Victoria, joined Adam for a conversation about virus transmission.

Thousand of Canadians have been finding out that they erroneously received CERB payments, but many aren’t able to pay back the total amount. Scott Hannah, President and CEO of the Credit Counselling Society, joined Adam to talk about what options those who can’t pay back the CERB have.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Ian Wheatley, Senior Associate for Scotia Wealth Management, about the benefit of making contributions to your TFSA earlier on in life. Adam closes out the show by taking calls from listeners.

Adam spoke with Ian Wheatley, Senior Associate for Scotia Wealth Management, about the benefit of making contributions to your TFSA earlier on in life.

In this hour, Adam uses the full segment to take calls from listeners.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Winona Waldron, President of Greater Victoria Teachers Association, to discuss what health and safety measures that the GTVA would like to see implemented in schools to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. Later, Cornerstone Pentecostal Church has found a way for their congregation to worship safely. Pastor Jim Shew joined Adam to talk about the drive-in service that has be...

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses a recent motion proposed at Victoria council to eliminate all paid positions within the Victoria Police Department.

In this hour, BC is searching for more places to house those living outside, but they may have to look outside the hotels and motels they’ve been considering. Susan Abells, Committee to End Homelessness Victoria, spoke with Adam about the province purchasing new housing spaces. Later, Paul Gilbert, spokesperson, BC Disability Caucus, joined Adam to discuss the BC government's job training fu...

BC is searching for more places to house those living outside, but they may have to look outside the hotels and motels they’ve been considering. Susan Abells, Committee to End Homelessness Victoria, spoke with Adam about the province purchasing new housing spaces.

Cornerstone Pentecostal Church has found a way for their congregation to worship safely. Pastor Jim Shew joined Adam to talk about the drive-in service that has been approved by health officials.

In this hour, Rick McCandless - a policy analyst, ICBC watchdog, and former senior public servant -- who writes the blog BC Policy Perspectives, joined Adam to talk about how ICBC will slash car insurance rates by 15% starting in May. Later, BC had a very strong December in home sales which caps off a strong year in home sales driven by the low interest rates. Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist of...

In this hour, Adam takes the full segment to take calls from listeners.

Adam spoke with Horacio Bach, Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UBC, about why being vaccinated against COVID-19 isn’t necessarily a free pass to gather and socialize the way people did pre-pandemic.

Rick McCandless - a policy analyst, ICBC watchdog, and former senior public servant -- who writes the blog BC Policy Perspectives, joined Adam to talk about how ICBC will slash car insurance rates by 15% starting in May.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the COVID-19 situation in British Columbia, and the province looking to purchase another hotel to house the homeless camping in Victoria’s parks.

In this hour, Carolina Ibarra, CEO of Pacifica housing, joined the program to talk about the 80 new affordable housing units in Langford and the new childcare spaces that will be available to residents soon. Later, Adam spoke with Horacio Bach, Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UBC, about why being vaccinated against COVID-19 isn’t necessarily a free pass to gather and soci...

BC had a very strong December in home sales which caps off a strong year in home sales driven by the low interest rates. Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist of the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA), joined Adam to discuss December home sales in the province.

Carolina Ibarra, CEO of Pacifica housing, joined the program to talk about the 80 new affordable housing units in Langford and the new childcare spaces that will be available to residents soon.

In this hour, Adam takes the full hour to take calls from listeners.

In this hour, Jim Swanson, general manager, Victoria HarbourCats, joined Adam to talk about the 30-tiny homes that have been approved to be built in the Royal Athletic parking lot for those experiencing homelessness, and how the HarbourCats have been helping out the community during the pandemic. Later, There are 375,00 snowbirds complicating Canada’s pandemic response vaccine rollout. Valor...

Adam was joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed a potential 2021 spring federal election and Premier approval ratings across the country.

Jim Swanson, general manager, Victoria HarbourCats, joined Adam to talk about the 30-tiny homes that have been approved to be built in the Royal Athletic parking lot for those experiencing homelessness, and how the HarbourCats have been helping out the community during the pandemic.