Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In this hour, Mario Canseco, President of Research Co., joined Adam to discuss how much cannabis Canadians have been consuming during the pandemic, and if consumers have been buying it from legal retailers or from the black market.

A temporary ban on evictions will lift in September, and tenants with rent owing have about a year to pay it back -- but the public service union says tenants need more protections​. Stephanie Smith, president of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union, joined the program to discuss what protections she believes should be in place.

As COVID-19 numbers rise in the U.S. more Canadians are once again feeling anxious about catching the virus. Dave Korzinski, research director, Angus Reid Institute, spoke with Adam about the uptick in covid anxiety.

In the final hour of today's show, Sidney set up impossible criteria for cannabis shops to meet -- but one prospective pot-shop owner has sued the municipality -- and won. Cindy Pendergast and Brad Styles, of Happy Buddha Cannabis, joined Adam to discuss their legal battle to meet regulations and the plans for their shop in Sidney. Adam closes out the program by taking calls from listeners.

Sidney set up impossible criteria for cannabis shops to meet -- but one prospective pot-shop owner has sued the municipality -- and won. Cindy Pendergast and Brad Styles, of Happy Buddha Cannabis, joined Adam to discuss their legal battle to meet regulations and the plans for their shop in Sidney.

Stephen Andrew, Victoria council candidate, joined the program to discuss a number of issues in the city.

Mario Canseco, President of Research Co., joined Adam to discuss how much cannabis Canadians have been consuming during the pandemic, and if consumers have been buying it from legal retailers or from the black market.

In this hour, as COVID-19 numbers rise in the U.S. more Canadians are once again feeling anxious about catching the virus. Dave Korzinski, research director, Angus Reid Institute, spoke with Adam about the uptick in covid anxiety. Later, a temporary ban on evictions will lift in September, and tenants with rent owing have about a year to pay it back -- but the public service union says tenants nee...

In this hour, Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discuss the impact the WE scandal may have on Justin Trudeau and the Liberal party, and later take a look at the history of Ontario politics. Later, according to a new survey of businesses, employers are having a hard time rehiring -- and CERB may have...

According to a new survey of businesses, employers are having a hard time rehiring -- and CERB may have something to do with it. Muriel Protzer, senior policy analyst for BC and the North, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, joined Adam to talk about the issue.

Jane Thornthwaite, Liberal  MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour  and critic for mental health and addictions, joined Adam for a conversation about B.C.’s overdose death crisis and possible solutions.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discuss the impact the WE scandal may have on Justin Trudeau and the Liberal party, and later take a look at the history of Ontario politics.

For the second time, the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club was raided by police, and re-opened within a day -- and members rallied for an exemption that will allow it to operate. Zach Walsh, associate professor of psychology at UBC's Okanagan Campus, spoke with Adam about the need for compassion clubs for some medical marijuana users.

Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, joined the program to discuss B.C. taxpayer funded construction projects.

In this hour, For the second time, the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club was raided by police, and re-opened within a day -- and members rallied for an exemption that will allow it to operate. Zach Walsh, associate professor of psychology at UBC's Okanagan Campus, spoke with Adam about the need for compassion clubs for some medical marijuana users. Later, Jane Thornthwaite, Liberal  MLA for North...

In the first hour of today's show, Mike Kazakowski from Citified.ca joined Adam for their weekly roundtable discussion. Today they discuss some interesting developments in the Beacon Hill Park encampment story and the rising crime in Victoria.

In the final hour of today's show, Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, joined the program to discuss B.C. taxpayer funded construction projects. Adam then closes out the program with open phone lines.

In this hour, 2,100 new homes are going to be built in Royal Bay. Rob Martin, mayor of Colwood, joined Adam to discuss what these new homes will do for the community. 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 discuss the different ways in which a...

In this hour, Dan Baxter, Director of Policy Development, BC Chamber of Commerce, joined Adam to express what the BC Chamber of Commerce is recommending be done with the E&N corridor.

B.C. has reported another record-high monthly total of illicit drug deaths in June. Donald MacPherson, Executive Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, joined the program for a conversation about how we got here and the possibility of decriminalizing all drugs.

In the first hour of today's show, Adam addresses the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club being raided and the issue of non-legal pot shops.

2,100 new homes are going to be built in Royal Bay. Rob Martin, mayor of Colwood, joined Adam to discuss what these new homes will do for the community.

In the final hour of today's show, B.C. has reported another record-high monthly total of illicit drug deaths in June. Donald MacPherson, Executive Director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, joined the program for a conversation about how we got here and the possibility of decriminalizing all drugs.

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 discuss the different ways in which a police officer is able to stop an individual or detain them.

Dan Baxter, Director of Policy Development, BC Chamber of Commerce, joined Adam to express what the BC Chamber of Commerce is recommending be done with the E&N corridor.