Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In this hour, Adam was joined by John Borrows, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at the University of Victoria, to discuss how Indigenous laws and governance systems are helping to protect First Nations during the COVID-19 pandemic -- and to pave the way for a healthier and economically stronger future.​ Later, Dave Korzinski, research director, A​ngus Reid Institute, joined the program to d...

Dave Korzinski, research director, A​ngus Reid Institute, joined the program to discuss how the WE scandal has impacted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's approval among Canadians.

In this hour, Harley Gordon, PhD student of Biology at UVic, and a member of a federally-funded COVID-19 research project, joined the program to discuss the work his team is doing including reprogramming plants to produce  COVID-19 proteins.

In the final hour of today's show, Should Islanders -- and especially residents of small gulf islands -- have priority when boarding ferries with long sailing waits? Jim Abram, Quadra Island regional director, joined Adam to make the case for priority boarding for locals.

Adam was joined by John Borrows, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at the University of Victoria, to discuss how Indigenous laws and governance systems are helping to protect First Nations during the COVID-19 pandemic -- and to pave the way for a healthier and economically stronger future.​

Tally-Ho Carriage Tours have recently resumed limited service. Donna Friedlander, owner/operator, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours, joined the program for an update on resuming service.

Harley Gordon, PhD student of Biology at UVic, and a member of a federally-funded COVID-19 research project, joined the program to discuss the work his team is doing including reprogramming plants to produce  COVID-19 proteins.

In the first hour of today's show, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours have recently resumed limited service. Donna Friedlander, owner/operator, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours, joined the program for an update on resuming service.

Should Islanders -- and especially residents of small gulf islands -- have priority when boarding ferries with long sailing waits? Jim Abram, Quadra Island regional director, joined Adam to make the case for priority boarding for locals.

In the final hour of today's show, recently many major Canadian grocery companies stopped giving an extra 2$/per hour "pandemic pay" for employees. Kim Novak, president, UFCW 1518, joined the program to make he case for why frontline workers should still be receiving the pandemic pay. Adam then closes out the program by taking calls from listeners.

In the first hour of today's show, Todd Stone, BC Liberal Municipal Affairs and Housing Critic & MLA (Kamloops-South Thompson), joined Adam to discuss the deteriorating situation with those in the province suffering from homelessness and addiction, and the impact it has on public safety and businesses. 

Recently many major Canadian grocery companies stopped giving an extra 2$/per hour "pandemic pay" for employees. Kim Novak, president, UFCW 1518, joined the program to make he case for why frontline workers should still be receiving the pandemic pay.

It has been found that many deaths from COVID-19 are because of sepsis, a condition that attacks the human body in a reaction to an infection. Dr Bob Hancock, Professor in Deptartment of Microbiology and Immunology, UBC & Director, Centre for Microbial Diseases and Immunity Research, is part of a Vancouve based team that is studying how to quickly diagnose severe septis, that id treated early...

In this hour, Adam takes calls from listeners. 

In this hour, It has been found that many deaths from COVID-19 are because of sepsis, a condition that attacks the human body in a reaction to an infection. Dr Bob Hancock, Professor in Deptartment of Microbiology and Immunology, UBC & Director, Centre for Microbial Diseases and Immunity Research, is part of a Vancouve based team that is studying how to quickly diagnose severe septis, that id...

Steve Mossop, president, Insights West, joined the program to discuss a recent poll by his organization that found that Premier John Horgan and his NDP government have record-level approval ratings. 

Todd Stone, BC Liberal Municipal Affairs and Housing Critic & MLA (Kamloops-South Thompson), joined Adam to discuss the deteriorating situation with those in the province suffering from homelessness and addiction, and the impact it has on public safety and businesses. 

In the final hour of today's show Adam takes calls from listeners.

In this hour, Adam was joined by Craig Patterson, President & CEO of Vancouver-based Retail Insider Media, and an analyst at the Retail Council of Canada, to discuss how businesses are doing across the country and if more closures can be expected. Later, there are plans to build 2,100 new homes in the Royal Bay neighbourhood. John English, president, Royal Bay Homeowners Association, spoke wit...

Adam was joined by Craig Patterson, President & CEO of Vancouver-based Retail Insider Media, and an analyst at the Retail Council of Canada, to discuss how businesses are doing across the country and if more closures can be expected.

Saanich council will debate a motion to ban the use of rat poison in Saanich, that has been found to be killing other animals, such as cats and birds of prey. Andrea Wallace, Manager of Wild Animal Welfare for the BC SPCA, joined Adam for a discussion about banning rat poison in Saanich.

Despite repeated calls for people to wear masks, there are people out there who are hesitant to wear one, or outright refuse. Steven Taylor, a professor of psychiatry at the University of British Columbia and author The Psychology of Pandemics, joined the program to help us understand why some people are still skeptical of wearing masks.

In this hour, Saanich council will debate a motion to ban the use of rat poison in Saanich, that has been found to be killing other animals, such as cats and birds of prey. Andrea Wallace, Manager of Wild Animal Welfare for the BC SPCA, joined Adam for a discussion about banning rat poison in Saanich. Later, despite repeated calls for people to wear masks, there are people out there who are hesita...

There are plans to build 2,100 new homes in the Royal Bay neighbourhood. John English, president, Royal Bay Homeowners Association, spoke with Adam about some of the concerns those living in Royal Bay have with the new homes being built.

Cynthia Diadick, Beacon Hill Park Neighbour & Creator of change.org petition 'Save Beacon Hill Park", joined Adam again. This time to hear and react to an apology issued by campers in Beacon Hill Park who had previously accused her of lying about the events that led to the creation of the petition.