Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In this hour Adam is joined by Ron Cheffins UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science to discuss provincial, and federal politics. Adam is later joined by Aileen Shibata to discuss "Counter Attack" an anti-impaired driving initiative. 

Adam is joined by Craig Norris,CEO of the Victoria International Marina to discuss the processes required to obtain a liquor license and why The Marina was declined to receive one. 

In this hour Adam is joined by medical health officer Dr. Sandra Allison to discuss the fear created by Covid-19. Adam is later joined by Christine Hewitt executive director of CFAX Santas' Anonymous to discuss the upcoming fundraiser. 

In this hour Adam is joined by Jeff Guignard, executive director, Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) to discuss new COVID-19 procedures being implemented in restaurants and the importance of them. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defense Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment. This week they discussed the extent of which you own your land, and the ethical d...

In the first hour of todays show Adam discusses Covid-19 issues surrounding nursing homes, the expectancy of a vaccine and the importance of spread limiting precautions. He also discusses his thoughts on the police budget, homelessness in Victoria, and the budget for the municipal government.  

In the noon hour of the show Adam is joined by Rory Kulmala to discuss the increase in building permits on Vancouver Island through the third quarter of 2020 and what is causing it. Adam also opens up the phone lines to talk to listeners. 

In this hour Adam is joined by Dr. Reza Afshari to discuss why BC is not collecting data on how COVID-19 is impacting different ethnicities within the province, and whether they should be. Adam also further discusses Covid-19 precautions and opens up calls to listeners. 

Adam is joined by Jeff Guignard, executive director, Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) to discuss new COVID-19 procedures being implemented in restaurants and the importance of them.

Adam is joined by Dr. Reza Afshari, a professor at UBC’s School of Public and Population Health to discuss why the BC government is not tracking any covid-19 data with relation to ethnicity, and why "ethnicity" is the proper term in this context as opposed to "race".

Adam is joined by Rory Kulmala CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association to discuss the increase in building permits on Vancouver Island through the third quarter of 2020 and what is causing it.

In this hour, when pulling out Christmas decorations – it is very common to pull out a string of lights and realise it no longer works. What should people be doing with their string lights that aren’t working? Mannie Cheung, vice-president of operations, Product Care Recycling, joined Adam to talk about how people can recycle their christmas lights. Adam closes out the program by takin...

Following a record breaking 941 cases announced in one day in BC – nurses in the province are saying they’re experiencing burnout. Adam was joined by Christine Sorensen, president of the B.C. Nurses' Union, for a conversation about what nurses are dealing with right now.

In this hour, following a record breaking 941 cases announced in one day in BC – nurses in the province are saying they’re experiencing burnout. Adam was joined by Christine Sorensen, president of the B.C. Nurses' Union, for a conversation about what nurses are dealing with right now. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the ban on vehicles in Beacon Hill Park.

In this hour, more than two in five residents of Western Canadian provinces have the perception that there is a rise of criminal activity. Mario Canseco, President, Research Co, joined the program to talk about the perceived rise in crime. Later, a new UBC report says there needs to be better housing policies. A new UBC report says there needs to be better housing policies. Penny Gurstein, project...

A new UBC report says there needs to be better housing policies. A new UBC report says there needs to be better housing policies. Penny Gurstein, project lead, and Professor, School of Community & Regional Planning, UBC, spoke with Adam about what changes need to be implemented.

When pulling out Christmas decorations – it is very common to pull out a string of lights and realise it no longer works. What should people be doing with their string lights that aren’t working? Mannie Cheung, vice-president of operations, Product Care Recycling, joined Adam to talk about how people can recycle their christmas lights.

More than two in five residents of Western Canadian provinces have the perception that there is a rise of criminal activity. Mario Canseco, President, Research Co, joined the program to talk about the perceived rise in crime.

In this hour, Samantha Scholefield: Program Manager, BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, joined the program to chat about their Holiday Restaurant Idea Book, a resource for restaurants on how they can safely operate this holiday season. Adam closes out the program by taking calls from listeners.  

In this hour, Emilie de Rosenroll, CEO of the South Island Prosperity Partnership, joined the program to discuss their economic recovery plan called the plan a “blueprint for the future.” Adam also takes calls from listeners.

In this hour, Adam was joined by Gillian Judson, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, SFU, to talk about research on walking and outdoor learning that show it is beneficial to mental health and coping with pandemic stress. Later, Vancouver Island covid-19 cases are doubling every 8-12 days. As of Wednesday, there were 118 active cases on the Island — 28 in the south, 76 in the cent...

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the latest from Victoria city council.

Emilie de Rosenroll, CEO of the South Island Prosperity Partnership, joined the program to discuss their economic recovery plan called the plan a “blueprint for the future.”

Adam was joined by Gillian Judson, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, SFU, to talk about research on walking and outdoor learning that show it is beneficial to mental health and coping with pandemic stress.

Samantha Scholefield: Program Manager, BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, joined the program to chat about their Holiday Restaurant Idea Book, a resource for restaurants on how they can safely operate this holiday season.