Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) has joined several other Canadian airports to receive accreditation under the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation Programme. Geoff Dickson, President and CEO, Victoria Airport Authority, joined Adam to talk about receiving this accreditation. 

Adam spoke with Dr. Judy Illes, neuroethicist and professor of neurology, about her research on the unique impacts COVID-19 has had on patients’ mental health and brains. 

In this hour, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) has joined several other Canadian airports to receive accreditation under the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation Programme. Geoff Dickson, President and CEO, Victoria Airport Authority, joined Adam to talk about receiving this accreditation. Later, Bruce Williams, CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, joined the...

In this hour, Adam discusses 24-hour camping in the City of Victoria.

In this hour, a recent survey found 72% of British Columbians support allowing ride-hailing services to operate. Mario Canseco, president, Research Co., joined Adam to discuss ride hailing in the province.

In this hour, Wendy Wall, president, Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association, joined the program to discuss what measures strata can take to protect residents from COVID without being overly draconian. Later, an Ontario woman was ordered by a court to stop smoking cigarettes in her home last week. Adam spoke with Jack Boomer, director, Clean Air Coalition of BC, about if this was the right deci...

In this hour, we take a live press conference from BC Premier John Horgan. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

Wendy Wall, president, Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association, joined the program to discuss what measures strata can take to protect residents from COVID without being overly draconian.

An Ontario woman was ordered by a court to stop smoking cigarettes in her home last week. Adam spoke with Jack Boomer, director, Clean Air Coalition of BC, about if this was the right decision or if it infringes too far on people’s rights.

A recent survey found 72% of British Columbians support allowing ride-hailing services to operate. Mario Canseco, president, Research Co., joined Adam to discuss ride hailing in the province.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Geoff Young, Victoria City Councillor, about a number of issues including bus passes for homeless individuals. Later, Saul Klein, chair of the Victoria Forum and dean of UVic’s Gustavson School of Business, joined Adam to talk about the Senate of Canada and the University of Victoria coming together virtually for the Virtual Victoria Forum 2020.

Adam spoke with Geoff Young, Victoria City Councillor, about a number of issues including bus passes for homeless individuals.

In this hour, Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Alan Perry for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed the US presidential election. Later, Michael van Hemmen, Uber’s Head of Western Canadian Operations, joined the program to talk about how Ubereats is helping small restaurants and businesses by launching its ‘Small Business...

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

In this hour, Dr. Ran Goldman, professor in UBC's department of pediatrics & lead author of study recently published in 'Emergency Medicine Journal’, joined Adam to talk about a recent study that found that emergency room visits by children are down 70 per cent during the pandemic in BC. Adam also takes calls from listeners.

Saul Klein, chair of the Victoria Forum and dean of UVic’s Gustavson School of Business, joined Adam to talk about the Senate of Canada and the University of Victoria coming together virtually for the Virtual Victoria Forum 2020.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Alan Perry for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed the US presidential election.

Dr. Ran Goldman, professor in UBC's department of pediatrics & lead author of study recently published in 'Emergency Medicine Journal’, joined Adam to talk about a recent study that found that emergency room visits by children are down 70 per cent during the pandemic in BC.

Michael van Hemmen, Uber’s Head of Western Canadian Operations, joined the program to talk about how Ubereats is helping small restaurants and businesses by launching its ‘Small Business Saturday’ initiative to encourage customers to choose the “Pickup” option in the app.

In this hour, Brendon Ogmundson - Chief economist of the BC Real Estate Association, joined Adam to discuss the BCREA housing forecast predicting residential sales to rise this year by 16.9%. Later, Sgt. Jeff Lawson and Staff Sgt. Conor King, Victoria Police, joined the program to discuss VicPD strike force seizing over one kilogram of highly potent fentanyl from a house on Dallas road.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment. This week they discussed an unsuccessful application for an annulment and a mandatory minimum fine imposed on a Quebec construction company.

In this hour, Gavin McGarrigle, western regional director, Unifor, joined Adam to discuss the many promises made on the economic recovery for the province by the NDP during the election. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment. This week they discussed an unsuccessful application for an annulment and a mandatory minimum fin...

In this hour, Oregon has voted to decriminalize small possession amounts for drugs. Scott Bernstein, Director of Policy, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, joined Adam to talk about this move by Oregon and if this would be an appropriate measure to take in BC. Later, the final decision in the US presidential election is still unknown – but how would either of the candidates impact US/Canada rel...

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses recent events in Beacon Hill Park.

Sgt. Jeff Lawson and Staff Sgt. Conor King, Victoria Police, joined the program to discuss VicPD strike force seizing over one kilogram of highly potent fentanyl from a house on Dallas road.