Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Modelling released yesterday shows that cases of COVID in the province are doubling every 13 days. Adam spoke with Daniel Coombs, Professor, Mathematics Department and Institute of Applied Mathematics, UBC, about what we can extract from these statistics.

In this hour, 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. Adam closes out thew program by taking calls from listeners.

In this hour, 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. Later, modelling released yesterday shows that cases of...

In the first hour of today’s show, Mike Kazakowski from Citified.ca joined Adam for their weekly roundtable discussion.

In this hour, Adam takes calls from listeners.

In this hour, Adam discusses the upcoming Victoria Council by-election and how it’s narrative has been shaped over the last five months.

Adam spoke with Dr. Marthe Charles, a medical microbiologist with Vancouver Coastal health, about a four-week pilot project in which Translink will become the first company in North America to use copper-coatings on high-touch surfaces to prevent the spread of COVID.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment. This week they discussed the BC Supreme Court ruling that the  Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit expansion must be reviewed and an impaired driver that received a 2.5 year penitentiary sentence following a crash in 2019.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Dr. Marthe Charles, a medical microbiologist with Vancouver Coastal health, about a four-week pilot project in which Translink will become the first company in North America to use copper-coatings on high-touch surfaces to prevent the spread of COVID. Later, Adam was joined by Horacio Bach, an adjunct professor in UBC's division of infectious diseases, to discuss the...

Adam was joined by Horacio Bach, an adjunct professor in UBC's division of infectious diseases, to discuss the challenges of distributing deep-frozen vaccines around the world.

In this hour, Angus Stanfield, Dominion Vice President, Royal Canadian Legion, joined the program to discuss the Cockrell House which helps Canadian Veterans who have fallen on hard times get back on their feet by providing housing and other support services. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment. This week they discussed...

Angus Stanfield, Dominion Vice President, Royal Canadian Legion, joined the program to discuss the Cockrell House which helps Canadian Veterans who have fallen on hard times get back on their feet by providing housing and other support services.

In this hour Adam takes calls from listeners.

Brett McCollum, professor of chemistry, Mount Royal University in Calgary, joined the program to discuss a recent survey that found Canadians have become more trusting in science during the pandemic.

In this hour, Adam reflects on Remembrance Day and the sacrifices made by previous generations that have given us the freedom we enjoy today.

In this hour, Adam was joined by Ray Travers, Chair of Saanich's Memorial Avenue Committee, to talk about the veteran memorial trees along Shelbourne street. He also takes calls from listeners.

In this hour, Brett McCollum, professor of chemistry, Mount Royal University in Calgary, joined the program to discuss a recent survey that found Canadians have become more trusting in science during the pandemic. Later, The BC Federation of Labour is urging workers to follow public health orders throughout BC to stay safe. Laird Cronk, president, BC Federation of Labour, joined the program to dis...

The BC Federation of Labour is urging workers to follow public health orders throughout BC to stay safe. Laird Cronk, president, BC Federation of Labour, joined the program to discuss.

Adam was joined by Ray Travers, Chair of Saanich's Memorial Avenue Committee, to talk about the veteran memorial trees along Shelbourne street. Shelbourne Street became Canada’s first Road of Remembrance on October 2, 1921.

In this hour, InDro Robotics – based on Salt Spring – is the first company in Canada approved to deliver commercial goods by drone. Philip Reece, CEO, InDro Robotics Inc., joined the program to chat about drone delivery. Adam closes out the program by taking calls from listeners.

In this hour, Adam discusses the upcoming City of Victoria council byelection.

In this hour, John Paul Fraser, Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association, joined the program to talk about the role that Bc Salmon Farmers play in the BC economy and how embracing the industry could be a major factor in leading BC out of the pandemic financially. Later, Adam spoke with Dr. Judy Illes, neuroethicist and professor of neurology, about her research on the unique impacts...

John Paul Fraser, Executive Director of the BC Salmon Farmers Association, joined the program to talk about the role that Bc Salmon Farmers play in the BC economy and how embracing the industry could be a major factor in leading BC out of the pandemic financially.

InDro Robotics – based on Salt Spring – is the first company in Canada approved to deliver commercial goods by drone. Philip Reece, CEO, InDro Robotics Inc., joined the program to chat about drone delivery.

Bruce Williams, CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, joined the program to discuss a suggestion he made last week that COVID restrictions should be applied regionally where numbers are higher than others. Last week the BC Government applied strict orders in Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions for two weeks where cases have skyrocketed.