Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In the first hour of today’s show, John Alexander, litigation partner, Cox Taylor Barristers and Solicitors, joined the program this morning to discuss the civil lawsuit that his client is bringing against the City of Victoria for failing to enforce the no daytime camping in parks bylaw in Beacon Hill Park, therefore failing to act as a trustee to to the park. Adam also takes calls from list...

In this hour, BC's unemployment seems to be on the recovery from the spike caused by the pandemic. Dan Baxter, interim CEO, BC Chamber of Commerce, joined Adam to talk about BC’s unemployment numbers. Later, Dr. Ted Rosenberg, clinical assistant professor, UBC and physician with Home Team Medical Services, joined the program to explain why he believes rapid testing would greatly help seniors...

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.

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, spokesperson, Friends of Vic High, about why a new track should be funded. 

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 abusive relations...

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed the federal political scene as well as B.C’s new cabinet and the Executive Council.

In this hour, Jennifer Charlesworth, B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, is calling on the government to address the needs of children and youth with special needs who have been neglected during the pandemic. She joined the program to talk about what needs have been overlooked. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the most recent Victoria council meeting and the funding they gave out to certain groups in the community.

Jennifer Charlesworth, B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, is calling on the government to address the needs of children and youth with special needs who have been neglected during the pandemic. She joined the program to talk about what needs have been overlooked.

In this hour, Adam takes calls from listeners. Later, Adam was joined by Christine Hewitt, executive director, CFAX Santas Anonymous, and Bruce Crowle, Vice President and Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities in Victoria, they discussed different ways people can donate and Miracle Day which is happening next Friday.

In this hour, Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed the federal political scene as well as B.C’s new cabinet and the Executive Council. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

Adam was joined by Christine Hewitt, executive director, CFAX Santas Anonymous, and Bruce Crowle, Vice President and Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities in Victoria, they discussed different ways people can donate and Miracle Day which is happening next Friday.

In this hour, there are changes coming to condo insurance to try and address the rising premiums. Tony Gioventu, Executive Director, Condominium Home Owners Association of BC, joined the program to discuss the changes coming to condo insurance in the province. Later, Diane Gromala, distinguished professor, School of Interactive Arts & Technology, SFU,  is leading a team of SFU researchers...

There are changes coming to condo insurance to try and address the rising premiums. Tony Gioventu, Executive Director, Condominium Home Owners Association of BC, joined the program to discuss the changes coming to condo insurance in the province.

Diane Gromala, distinguished professor, School of Interactive Arts & Technology, SFU,  is leading a team of SFU researchers working to identify who should be receiving a COVID vaccine first when one becomes available. She joined Adam to discuss the work they’re doing on vaccine distribution planning.

In this hour, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment. This week they discussed a Mr. Big undercover RCMP operation, and a case where a juror in a murder trial developed a sexual relationship with the accused. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

In this hour, a new report found that women-owned businesses in Canada are taking twice as long to recover from COVID-19. Nancy Wilson, Founder and CEO, Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce, joined Adam to discuss why that is.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the Victoria by-election and grants that Victoria council is considering.

A new report found that women-owned businesses in Canada are taking twice as long to recover from COVID-19. Nancy Wilson, Founder and CEO, Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce, joined Adam to discuss why that is.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment. This week they discussed a Mr. Big undercover RCMP operation, and a case where a juror in a murder trial developed a sexual relationship with the accused.

A witness's video of an anti-masker in Starbucks has gone viral -- and it resulted in additional fines for the man, who already faced a fine and charge for his previous actions at a gas station. James Whitney, captured the video of the anti-mask disturbance at Starbucks, and he joined Al to discuss what went down.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the Victoria by-election and some of the issues with mail-in voting.

In this hour, most Canadians are in support of restricting travel within their province to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Adam was joined by Mario Canseco, President, Research Co., to talk about what the latest polls show about how Canadians feel about the current restrictions. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

Everyday people need to make big decisions about risks they will or won’t take during the pandemic – which for many is leading to decision fatigue. Olav Krigolson , neuroscientist, University of Victoria, spoke with Adam about what decision fatigue is and how we can combat it.

Across the country people are buying Christmas trees earlier than normal. Arthur Loewen, past president, Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association and board member, BC Christmas Tree Council, joined Adam to chat about why there’s such a hot market for Christmas trees this year.