Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In the first of today’s show, Adam discusses the City of Victoria seeking a court injunction to move campers in Beacon Hill Park away from ecologically sensitive areas. Later, 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 previ...

Dan Wood, Deputy Fire Chief, Saanich Fire Department, joined the program to discuss a fire at Strawberry Vale Elementary in Saanich on Saturday morning.

The BC Federation of Labour has a plan to ensure all workers have paid sick days in the province. Sussanne Skidmore, secretary-treasurer, BC Federation of Labour, joined Adam to discuss the plan for sick days.

Canada's police chiefs are calling for decriminalization of personal possession of illicit drugs as the best way to battle substance abuse -- and to divert people away from the criminal justice system. Scott Bernstein, policy director at the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, spoke with Adam about decriminalization.

In the final hour of today’s show, Greater Victoria’s jobless rate continued to climb in June, despite a national decline in the unemployment rate. Adam spoke with Michael Lane, community engagement manager for Work BC Centre, about the issue. Adam closes out the program by taking calls from listeners.

Greater Victoria’s jobless rate continued to climb in June, despite a national decline in the unemployment rate. Adam spoke with Michael Lane, community engagement manager for Work BC Centre, about the issue.

In the first hour of today's show, Mike Kazakowski from Citified.ca joined Adam for their weekly roundtable discussion. Today they discuss the increasing number of campers in various tent encampments across the region.

In this hour, the BC Federation of Labour has a plan to ensure all workers have paid sick days in the province. Sussanne Skidmore, secretary-treasurer, BC Federation of Labour, joined Adam to discuss the plan for sick days. Later, Canada's police chiefs are calling for decriminalization of personal possession of illicit drugs as the best way to battle substance abuse -- and to divert people away f...

Canadian Cancer Trials Group is starting a trial for an immune-stimulating treatment to reduce COVID symptoms to prevent severe cases in people with cancer. Dr. Stuart Edmonds, Executive Vice President, Mission, Research and Advocacy at Canadian Cancer Society, joined the program to explain the importance of the treatment for those already suffering cancer treatments.

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 how Ontario Premier Doug Ford has performed so far. Later, Canadian Cancer Trials Group is starting a trial for an immune-stimulating treatment...

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 how Ontario Premier Doug Ford has performed so far.

In the first hour of today's show, The petition to save Beacon Hill Park has now gained more signatures than any member of Victoria Council received votes. Cynthia Diadick, Beacon Hill Park Neighbour & Creator of change.org petition 'Save Beacon Hill Park", joined Adam for an update on the petition.

In this hour, The Canadian Mental Health Association has launched their Living Life to the Full program online to help BC residents struggling with their mental health during the pandemic. Jonny Morris, CEO of the BC Division of Canadian Mental Health Association, spoke with Adam about the program and how people can access it. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence La...

In this hour, almost every municipality in the CRD has joined Saanich in a pilot project to reduce the default speed limit on residential roads. Chris Foord, member of the CRD Traffic Safety Commission, joined Adam for a conversation about speed and road safety in the region. Later, a Coast Capital Savings poll has found that the pandemic has had significant impact on the personal finances of Brit...

in the final hour of today's show, Parents who want to teach their children the responsibilities of navigating their world without parental supervision can now breathe a little easier, after a Vancouver father successfully challenged an order requiring him to accompany his kids on the bus. Adrian Crook, a father of five who fought and won the right to allow his children to ride the bus unsupervise...

A Coast Capital Savings poll has found that the pandemic has had significant impact on the personal finances of British Columbians. Matt Atkinson, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Coast Capital Savings, spoke with Adam about the poll results and what it means for those BC residents.

Almost every municipality in the CRD has joined Saanich in a pilot project to reduce the default speed limit on residential roads. Chris Foord, member of the CRD Traffic Safety Commission, joined Adam for a conversation about speed and road safety in the region.

The petition to save Beacon Hill Park has now gained more signatures than any member of Victoria Council received votes. Cynthia Diadick, Beacon Hill Park Neighbour & Creator of change.org petition 'Save Beacon Hill Park", joined Adam for an update on the petition.

Parents who want to teach their children the responsibilities of navigating their world without parental supervision can now breathe a little easier, after a Vancouver father successfully challenged an order requiring him to accompany his kids on the bus. Adrian Crook, a father of five who fought and won the right to allow his children to ride the bus unsupervised. Adrian Crook, a father of five w...

The Canadian Mental Health Association has launched their Living Life to the Full program online to help BC residents struggling with their mental health during the pandemic. Jonny Morris, CEO of the BC Division of Canadian Mental Health Association, spoke with Adam about the program and how people can access it.

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 a Vancouver father who won a lengthy legal battle allowing his children to ride transit unsupervised and the issue of over representation of Indigenous people in Canada's prison system.

In the final hour of today's show, The BC legislature will be deciding on whether they will move to no fault insurance this week. Wyatt Pickett, brain injury advocate and president of the Victoria Brain Injury Society, joined Adam to explain how changes to ICBC will negatively impact  those who are unable to represent themselves and the organizations that advocate for them. Adam closes out th...

In the first hour Adam discusses the rapidly decaying public safety in Victoria, and how neighbouring municipalities that are making it a priority are helping their businesses as well.

In this hour, While everyone is experiencing the impacts of isolation, new data from Statistics Canada has shown disabled Canadians are more likely to be severely impacted. Jewelles Smith, chair of the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, spoke with Adam about the extra challenges that people with a disability are experiencing. Later, Dominique Jacobs is the Communications and Resource Developm...

In this hour, the gender gap is widening, as more dads are heading back to work than moms. Sylvia Fuller, UBC sociology professor, to explain how and why this is happening. Later, the airport has new safety protocols, as the number of flights starts to pickup again. What does it all mean for passengers, and the finances of the airport authority? Geoff Dickson, president and CEO of the Victoria Air...