Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Thrive Health has been using a COVID self-assessment tool in BC since March, and are now teaming up with the University of Toronto. David Helliwell, Co-Founder and CEO of Thrive Health, spoke with Adam about the COVID self-assessment tool.

In this hour, Adam discusses the ongoing saga of tent encampments in Victoria parks.

In this hour, Jeff Bray, Downtown Victoria Business Association, joined the program to discuss how recent decisions by the city of Victoria about camping in parks is affecting local businesses. Later, Adam was joined by Richard Plumb, Market Manager - BC Region, Manpower, to talk about the state of hiring in Victoria and around the province.

Less than half of Canadians think the worst of the pandemic is still to come – but 61% of British Columbians think the worst is yet to come. Mario Canseco, president of Research Co, spoke with Adam about the pandemic opinions of BC residents.

In this hour, just days after campers at Centennial Square were given the boot because of a drug ring, multiple stabbings and costly vandalism to surrounding buildings Victoria Council voted to allow them back. Geoff Young, Victoria City Councillor, spoke with Adam about the decision to bring back Centennial Square as an approved camping location. Later, back to school normally brings some anxiety...

Back to school normally brings some anxiety, but this year there may be an extra level to that. Jonny Morris, CEO of the BC Division of Canadian Mental Health Association, to talk about what stressed parents and students can do to help alleviate some of that stress.

Sean Leitenberg, a concerned neighbour living near Hollywood Park, joined the program to discuss how the tent encampment has been affecting his neighbourhood.

In this hour, Jordan Milne, CEO, GMC Projects, joined the program to explain why the Adelphi Block project is his way of issuing a statement of confidence that downtown Victoria will be restored to a pre-pandemic level. Adam closes out the program by taking calls from listeners.

In this hour, Sean Leitenberg, a concerned neighbour living near Hollywood Park, joined the program to discuss how the tent encampment has been affecting his neighbourhood. Later, Sean Leitenberg, a concerned neighbour living near Hollywood Park, joined the program to discuss how the tent encampment has been affecting his neighbourhood.

Colin Plant, Chair, Capital Regional District Board, joined Adam ahead of the upcoming CRD board meeting. They discussed the plans for the Oak Bay lodge, budget process for the CRD for 2021 and the Hartland Landfill.

In this hour, Colin Plant, Chair, Capital Regional District Board, joined Adam ahead of the upcoming CRD board meeting. They discussed the plans for the Oak Bay lodge, budget process for the CRD for 2021 and the Hartland Landfill.

Just days after campers at Centennial Square were given the boot because of a drug ring, multiple stabbings and costly vandalism to surrounding buildings Victoria Council voted to allow them back. Geoff Young, Victoria City Councillor, spoke with Adam about the decision to bring back Centennial Square as an approved camping location.

Jordan Milne, CEO, GMC Projects, joined the program to explain why the Adelphi Block project is his way of issuing a statement of confidence that downtown Victoria will be restored to a pre-pandemic level.

During the darker months, many people get affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder, and this year many people are also having their mental health impacted due to COVID. Dr. Raymond Lam, Professor and BC Leadership Chair in Depression Research; Associate Head for Graduate and Undergraduate Education, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, joined Adam for a conversation about Seaso...

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed provincial premier approval polls across Canada.

By mid-August, public health restrictions had substantially eased across the country and more businesses and workplaces had reopened. Adam was joined by Ken Peacock, chief economist, Business Council of British Columbia, to discuss BC’s job market.

Two new lots, on Meares Street, near Cook and Fort, have been purchased by the province to build 50 permanent housing units for the homeless and some business owners are none too happy about it. Sparky, who owns Urge Tattoo on Meares Street, joined Adam to share his thoughts on the situation.

In this hour, two new lots, on Meares Street, near Cook and Fort, have been purchased by the province to build 50 permanent housing units for the homeless and some business owners are none too happy about it. Sparky, who owns Urge Tattoo on Meares Street, joined Adam to share his thoughts on the situation. Later, by mid-August, public health restrictions had substantially eased across the country...

The province has announced some partial tax deferrals to support small businesses. Muriel Protzer, Policy Analyst, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, joined Adam to discuss how these will benefit small businesses.

The BCGEU is calling on the government to distribute the BC COVID-19 Temporary Pandemic Pay. Paul Finch, treasurer, B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU), joined the program to discuss pandemic pay.

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

In this hour, Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed provincial premier approval polls across Canada. Later, the BCGEU is calling on the government to distribute the BC COVID-19 Temporary Pandemic Pay. Paul Finch, treasurer, B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU), joined the progr...

In this hour, the province has announced some partial tax deferrals to support small businesses. Muriel Protzer, Policy Analyst, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, joined Adam to discuss how these will benefit small businesses.

In this hour, Justin Trudeau says decriminalization is not a silver bullet, and his government is looking at other solutions to the overdose crisis. Donald MacPherson, executive director, Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, joined Adam to discuss decriminalization.

In this hour, Jay Chalke, BC Ombudsperson, joined the program to discuss why he is  calling on the B.C. government to change its Mental Health Act and protect patients when they're most vulnerable by providing them with legal representation. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly discussion pertaining to legal matters of stor...