Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Hugh Stephens, Director, Mount Work Coalition, joined the program to discuss the sewage spill at Hartland landfill.

Victoria council has voted to open the showers at Royal Athletic Park for use by people without homes. Adam spoke with Jim Swanson, general manager and Managing Partner, Victoria HarbourCats Baseball Club, to  get his thoughts on the decision.

We’re now in the final week of the BC election. What are the parties up against to win over voters? David Black, associate professor of communication and culture, Royal Roads University, joined Adam to discuss the final week of the election.

Adam was joined by Don Peterson, president of the Saanich Teachers’ Association, to talk about why he wants local candidates to focus on improving COVID-19 safety in schools.

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

In this hour, in the Committee of the Whole the plastic bag ban was approved to return on April 15. What are downtown businesses thinking of this? Adam spoke with Jeff Bray, executive director, Downtown Victoria Business Association, about how this could impact Victoria businesses. Later, a video has been circulating of a man being pursued by a cougar for over six minutes – and experts are n...

In this hour, Adam takes the full hour for open lines to hear what listeners have to say.

Calls to domestic abuse helplines have increased significantly during the pandemic. Adam spoke with Colleen Varcoe, a violence researcher and nursing professor at the University of British Columbia, about the problem.

In this hour, calls to domestic abuse helplines have increased significantly during the pandemic. Adam spoke with Colleen Varcoe, a violence researcher and nursing professor at the University of British Columbia, about the problem. Later, the Island Corridor Foundation has released a report on the economic impact of rail on Vancouver Island. Adam chatted with Larry Stevenson, Island Corridor Found...

The Island Corridor Foundation has released a report on the economic impact of rail on Vancouver Island. Adam chatted with Larry Stevenson, Island Corridor Foundation, about the report.

A video has been circulating of a man being pursued by a cougar for over six minutes – and experts are now saying the cougar was protecting her cubs. Vanessa Isnardy, Provincial WildSafeBC Coordinator joined Adam to explain what you should do if you encounter an angry cougar.

In the Committee of the Whole meeting the plastic bag ban was approved to return on April 15. What are downtown businesses thinking of this? Adam spoke with Jeff Bray, executive director, Downtown Victoria Business Association, about how this could impact Victoria businesses.

In this hour, John Cassidy, seismologist, Natural Resources Canada, joined Adam for the Great BC Shakeout and to share safety tips and reminders for preparing for an earthquake. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly discussion pertaining to legal matters of stories that CFAX is following. This week they discussed BC’s distr...

John Cassidy, seismologist, Natural Resources Canada, joined Adam for the Great BC Shakeout and to share safety tips and reminders for preparing for an earthquake.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the NDP’s mishaps and inconsistencies in relation to their equity policy ahead of the provincial election.

In this hour, Adam takes calls from listeners. Later, Angus Reid has a new poll which shows there is a rise in mental health challenges during the pandemic. Adam spoke with Dr. Daniel Chorney, scientific advisory committee member, Anxiety Canada, about taking care of your mental health during difficult times.

In this hour, Adam takes the full hour for open lines to hear what listeners have to say.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly discussion pertaining to legal matters of stories that CFAX is following. This week they discussed BC’s distracted driving laws.

Angus Reid has a new poll which shows there is a rise in mental health challenges during the pandemic. Adam spoke with Dr. Daniel Chorney, scientific advisory committee member, Anxiety Canada, about taking care of your mental health during difficult times.

In this hour, Adam takes calls from listeners. Later, recently Colwood has been experiencing a burst of activity as new homes, and retail space is being built. They are also having companies announce their move to the city. Rob Martin, mayor, City of Colwood, joined Adam to talk about what’s happening in Colwood.

Recently Colwood has been experiencing a burst of activity as new homes, and retail space is being built. They are also having companies announce their move to the city. Rob Martin, mayor, City of Colwood, joined Adam to talk about what’s happening in Colwood.

The BC Supreme Court has decided wearing earbuds in both ears while driving constitutes distracted driving. Chris Foord, member of the CRD's Traffic Safety Commission, joined Adam to chat about this decision.

David Black, associate professor of communication and culture, Royal Roads University, joined the program to discuss the highlights and mishaps of last night’s B.C. leaders’ debate.

In this hour, David Black, associate professor of communication and culture, Royal Roads University, joined the program to discuss the highlights and mishaps of last night’s B.C. leaders’ debate. Later, the BC Chamber of Commerce and UVic will be offering a program to help businesses through the COVID pandemic. Adam was joined by Dan Baxter, Director of Policy Development, Government &...

In this hour, Adam analyzes last night’s B.C. leaders’ debate.