Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In this hour, Adam takes calls from listeners.

Acuitas Therapeutics is a Vancouver-based company which developed technology that was used in the Pfizer vaccine. Dr. Thomas Madden, president and CEO of Acuitas Therapeutics, spoke with Adam about their technology and the vaccine.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the improving COVID-19 statistics on Vancouver Island.

In this hour, Dr. Chris Ryerson, a respirologist and associate professor at the University of British Columbia Centre for Heart Lung Innovation, is involved in researching the impact COVID is having on “long-haulers”. He joined Adam to discuss some of the long term impacts COVID-19 has shown to cause. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined...

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment. This week they discussed the life and legacy of BC Humans Rights lawyer Joe Arvay.

Dr. Chris Ryerson, a respirologist and associate professor at the University of British Columbia Centre for Heart Lung Innovation, is involved in researching the impact COVID is having on “long-haulers”. He joined Adam to discuss some of the long term impacts COVID-19 has shown to cause.

In this hour, this year we have become very reliant on Zoom to do everything from work meetings, to hanging out with friends – but many people are tired of using the technology. Jaigris Hodson, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University, joined Adam to talk about what Zoom fatigue is, and how people can avoid it. Later, Acuitas Therapeutics is a Vancouver-based...

This year we have become very reliant on Zoom to do everything from work meetings, to hanging out with friends – but many people are tired of using the technology. Jaigris Hodson, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University, joined Adam to talk about what Zoom fatigue is, and how people can avoid it.

In this hour, the annual Canada’s Food Price report predicts groceries will cost an average family $700  more next year. Adam spoke with Jim Vercammen, BC Lead for Canada’s Food Price Report 2020, about the potential rise in grocery prices. Adam closes out the program by taking calls from listeners.  

In this hour, Yesterday, BC’s restrictions were extended to January 8th – and the province released a timeline for the $53 million for the tourism industry.  Adam spoke with Paul Nursey, CEO, Destination Greater Victoria, about the funding. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

The annual Canada’s Food Price report predicts groceries will cost an average family $700  more next year. Adam spoke with Jim Vercammen, BC Lead for Canada’s Food Price Report 2020, about the potential rise in grocery prices.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the City of Victoria council by-election. Later, Colin Plant, Chair, Capital Regional District Board, joined Adam to discuss the new CRD Board standing committee structure and appointments, and what will be discussed at the committee of the whole meeting.

Yesterday, BC’s restrictions were extended to January 8th – and the province released a timeline for the $53 million for the tourism industry.  Adam spoke with Paul Nursey, CEO, Destination Greater Victoria, about the funding.

The pandemic has seriously impacted the health and well-being of seniors in the province. Isobel Mackenzie, BC's Seniors Advocate, joined Adam to discuss how seniors are doing in our province.

In this hour, the pandemic has seriously impacted the health and well-being of seniors in the province. Isobel Mackenzie, BC's Seniors Advocate, joined Adam to discuss how seniors are doing in our province. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

Colin Plant, Chair, Capital Regional District Board, joined Adam to discuss the new CRD Board standing committee structure and appointments, and what will be discussed at the committee of the whole meeting.

People continue to be hesitant about wearing masks - despite the proof that they help to prevent the spread of COVID. Dr. Amy Tan, founding member of Masks4Canada and Victoria based palliative care physician and family doctor, joined Adam to discuss how to better reach people who refuse to wear masks.

The first doses of the Pfizer vaccine are scheduled to arrive in Canada next week - but they have not yet been approved by Health Canada. Horacio Bach, Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UBC Faculty of Medicine, joined Adam to talk about how and when the vaccine will be approved.

In this hour, People continue to be hesitant about wearing masks - despite the proof that they help to prevent the spread of COVID. Dr. Amy Tan, founding member of Masks4Canada and Victoria based palliative care physician and family doctor, joined Adam to discuss how to better reach people who refuse to wear masks. Later, Adam takes calls from listeners.

In this hour, A new report estimates that 1.56 billion single use face masks will end up in the oceans by the end of 2020. Adam spoke with Teale Phelps Bondaroff, director of research, OceansAsia, about masks ending up in our oceans.  Adam also takes calls from listeners.

In this hour, the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine are scheduled to arrive in Canada next week - but they have not yet been approved by Health Canada. Horacio Bach, Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UBC Faculty of Medicine, joined Adam to talk about how and when the vaccine will be approved. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the City of Victoria council by-election.

A new report estimates that 1.56 billion single use face masks will end up in the oceans by the end of 2020. Adam spoke with Teale Phelps Bondaroff, director of research, OceansAsia, about masks ending up in our oceans.

In this hour, yesterday, Sunday, December 6, was the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It marked the 31st anniversary of the violent act at Polytechnique Montréal that claimed the lives of 14 women. Mary Bartram, Director of COVID-19 policy response, Mental Health Commission of Canada, spoke with Adam to provide advice and resources to anyone living in an abu...

In this hour, BC Transit is receiving $86 million in funding to help cover the costs associated with COVID-19. Susan Brice, chair, Victoria Regional Transit Commission, spoke with Adam about how that money will be spent. Later, the Friends of Vic High are calling on Victoria council and School District 61 to fund a proper sized track at Victoria High School. Adam spoke with Stephen Dorsey, spokesp...