Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In this hour, Tsawaayuss Rainbow Gardens, a not-for-profit facility operated by WestCoast Native Health Care Society, in Port Alberni has had one staff member test positive for COVID-19. Terry Lake, Chief Executive Officer, BC Care Providers Association, joined the program to discuss the outbreak. Later, we take a live press conference from BC Premier John Horgan.

In this hour, Tsawaayuss Rainbow Gardens, a not-for-profit facility operated by WestCoast Native Health Care Society, in Port Alberni has had one staff member test positive for COVID-19. Terry Lake, Chief Executive Officer, BC Care Providers Association, joined the program to discuss the outbreak. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

In this hour, a recent survey found more than 3 in 5 BC residents are concerned about climate change, and 41% are not happy with how federal government is handling it. Mario Canseco, President, Research Co., joined Adam to talk about how BC residents feel about our climate change plans. Adam closes out the show by taking calls from listeners.

Tsawaayuss Rainbow Gardens, a not-for-profit facility operated by WestCoast Native Health Care Society, in Port Alberni has had one staff member test positive for COVID-19. Terry Lake, Chief Executive Officer, BC Care Providers Association, joined the program to discuss the outbreak.

COVID-19 is getting in the way of early cancer detection and cancer screening. Also reduced access to operating rooms and moved to virtual appointments. This is causing ethical issues surrounding allocation of cancer resources. Adam spoke with Dr. Stuart Peacock, professor in Faculty of Health Sciences at SFU, about how COVID-19 has impacted cancer treatment in BC.

In this hour, the developmental disorders lab at Simon Fraser University held a survey of caregivers of children with autism in B.C. asking about their experiences from March to June. Grace Iarocci, psychology professor SFU, joined Adam to talk about what supports families and children with autism need from the provincial government.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the upcoming Victoria Council by-election. Later, Colin Plant, Chair, Capital Regional District Board, joined Adam to discuss the upcoming CRD Chair election and the process around that.

In this hour, Vancouver Island is attracting visitors who normally head to warmer climates – due to our milder climate than the rest of Canada – and Tourism Vancouver Island was one of the groups signed on to the “Venture West This Winter” campaign. Adam spoke with Anthony Everett, president and CEO, Tourism Vancouver Island, about the local tourism industry. Later, a recen...

In this hour, the Yellow Jacket paper wasp population is taking over on Vancouver Island. Barry Denluck - owner of Barry's Bees, joined Adam to chat about the growing wasp population. Later, Huawei executive, Meng Wanzhou, is wanted in the US on fraud charges over allegations she lied to HSBC, putting the bank at risk of violating American sanctions against Iran. Ken Christie, Head of the Human Se...

Vancouver Island is attracting visitors who normally head to warmer climates – due to our milder climate than the rest of Canada – and Tourism Vancouver Island was one of the groups signed on to the “Venture West This Winter” campaign. Adam spoke with Anthony Everett, president and CEO, Tourism Vancouver Island, about the local tourism industry.

Huawei executive, Meng Wanzhou, is wanted in the US on fraud charges over allegations she lied to HSBC, putting the bank at risk of violating American sanctions against Iran. Ken Christie, Head of the Human Security and Peacebuilding Program at Royal Roads University, joined the program to discuss the most recent developments in this case.

The Yellow Jacket paper wasp population is taking over on Vancouver Island. Barry Denluck - owner of Barry's Bees, joined Adam to chat about the growing wasp population.

A recent UBC study finds people aren’t using online resources that can give mental health support during the pandemic. Dr. Chris Richardson, Associate Professor in the School of Population and Public Health, UBC, joined Adam to discuss why more people aren’t using these resources.

Colin Plant, Chair, Capital Regional District Board, joined Adam to discuss the upcoming CRD Chair election and the process around that.

The developmental disorders lab at Simon Fraser University held a survey of caregivers of children with autism in B.C. asking about their experiences from March to June. Grace Iarocci, psychology professor SFU, joined Adam to talk about what supports families and children with autism need from the provincial government.

In this hour, People are starting to get tired of following public health advice  - especially as they see numbers rise. Adam was joined by Steven Taylor, professor at UBC’s department of psychiatry, a clinical psychologist, and author of The Psychology of Pandemics, for a conversation about the shifting attitudes about COVID-19. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

In this hour, A new BC Hydro report shows British Columbians feel they are prepared for an emergency due to their pandemic preparations – but they may actually not be prepared. Karla Louwers, Public Affairs Officer, BC Hydro, joined Adam to discuss what people need to do to be prepared for an emergency. Later, Adam takes calls from listeners.

A new BC Hydro report shows British Columbians feel they are prepared for an emergency due to their pandemic preparations – but they may actually not be prepared. Karla Louwers, Public Affairs Officer, BC Hydro, joined Adam to discuss what people need to do to be prepared for an emergency.

People are starting to get tired of following public health advice  - especially as they see numbers rise. Adam was joined by Steven Taylor, professor at UBC’s department of psychiatry, a clinical psychologist, and author of The Psychology of Pandemics, for a conversation about the shifting attitudes about COVID-19.

The Highlands District Community Association lost a battle in court to stop a rock quarry. Scott Richardson, chair, Highlands District Community Association, spoke with Adam about the decision.

In this hour, The Highlands District Community Association lost a battle in court to stop a rock quarry. Scott Richardson, chair, Highlands District Community Association, spoke with Adam about the decision. Adam closes out the show by taking calls from listeners.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam condemns a social media comment made against a Victoria councillor that called his religion into question.

Tourism in Victoria is in need of help – as tourists continue to not return to the region. Paul Nursey, CEO, Destination Greater Victoria, joined the program to discuss the current state of the industry.

Once restaurants were able to reopen for dining, reservations on OpenTable have remained steady around 50% through the pandemic in Vancouver. The rest of the country numbers have bounced around. Ian Tostenson, President and CEO, BC Restaurant and Food Services Association, joined Adam to talk about how BC restaurants are doing.

In this hour, Adam takes the entire hour to do open lines and take calls from listeners.