Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In the first hour of today's show Adam discusses the latest on the camping in Beacon Hill Park, and questions the silence from a member of Victoria City Council on a matter of public safety. 

In this hour, Save-On-Foods is ending the $2 per hour "hazard pay" for their employees during the pandemic, and instead will offer other incentives. The grocery chain says they will now be offering their employees the option of 10% off their groceries, or 30 times their "More Rewards" points. Kim Novak, president, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1518 joined Adam to talk about hazard pay f...

In this hour, Rob Gordon, professor of criminology, Simon Fraser University joined Adam for a conversation about some concerns that were brought into the spotlight following the tragic events in Nova Scotia and if the RCMP as an institution is sustainable. Later, As businesses re-open, some are raising their prices -- or even introducing a "COVID tax'' (technically a surcharge) to help defer their...

In the first hour of today's show Adam addresses the latest debacle about the tent city in Beacon Hill Park, and also calls in to question the true intentions of certain members of the Victoria city council.

In the final hour of today's show Adam takes calls from listeners for the entire last segment.

As businesses re-open, some are raising their prices -- or even introducing a "COVID tax'' (technically a surcharge) to help defer their new costs associated with safety protocols. Catherine Holt, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce spoke with Adam about this possible ''COVID tax" some businesses may charge upon return.

There is a great amount of false information circulating social media and it only increases during an election period. Anton Boegman, BC's Chief Electoral Officer joined Adam to discuss the recommendations he has made to make BC's elections fairer.

Rob Gordon, professor of criminology, Simon Fraser University joined Adam for a conversation about some concerns that were brought into the spotlight following the tragic events in Nova Scotia and if the RCMP as an institution is sustainable.

The state of Canada's long-term care facilities have been under heavy scrutiny given the number of COVID-19 outbreaks at such facilities. Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute joined Adam to discuss how Canadians feel these issues with long-term care facilities should be addressed.

In this hour, There is a great amount of false information circulating social media and it only increases during an election period. Anton Boegman, BC's Chief Electoral Officer joined Adam to discuss the recommendations he has made to make BC's elections fairer. Later, The state of Canada's long-term care facilities have been under heavy scrutiny given the number of COVID-19 outbreaks at such faci...

In the final hour of today's show, How do parents feel about the voluntary return to part-time class June 1? Adam was joined by James Taylor of the Confederation of Parents' Advisory Councils of Saanich for a conversation about how parents and kids feel about the test re-opening. Adam then closes out the program by taking calls from listeners.

Victoria City Councillor Geoff Young joined Adam to express his concerns about the direction the council is heading by continuing to allow tent cities to be established in Victoria. 

Geoff Dickson, President and CEO Victoria Airport Authority joined Adam to discuss what operations are currently like at YYJ and what precautions they're taking.

In the first hour of today's show Adam reviews the comments and actions of certain Victoria City Councillors and discusses whether or not they have agendas the public isn't aware of. Later, Victoria City Councillor Geoff Young joined Adam to express his concerns about the direction the council is heading by continuing to allow tent cities to be established in Victoria. 

In this hour, Bill Lewis, chair of the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria, and general manager of the Magnolia Hotel joined the program to talk about what Victoria hotels are doing to continue operating with new protocols and reduced capacity. Later, Geoff Dickson, President and CEO Victoria Airport Authority joined Adam to discuss what operations are currently like at YYJ and what precautions...

An increasing amount of homeless people have been flocking to Beacon Hill Park to set up tents to stay in. Maureen Applewhaite is member of the Friends of Beacon Hill Park who lives near the park and is concerned for the well being of  park, her neighbours and those camping in Beacon Hill.

In this hour, An increasing amount of homeless people have been flocking to Beacon Hill Park to set up tents to stay in. Maureen Applewhaite is member of the Friends of Beacon Hill Park who lives near the park and is concerned for the well being of  park, her neighbours and those camping in Beacon Hill.

How do parents feel about the voluntary return to part-time class June 1? Adam was joined by James Taylor of the Confederation of Parents' Advisory Councils of Saanich for a conversation about how parents and kids feel about the test re-opening.

Bill Lewis, chair of the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria, and general manager of the Magnolia Hotel joined the program to talk about what Victoria hotels are doing to continue operating with new protocols and reduced capacity.

Yesterday a tornado in Saanich lifted a trampoline right out of a person's yard and was caught on camera. Armel Castellan, meteorologist, Environment and Climate Change Canada joined the program to talk about just how common these weather events are in Victoria and if it may have been caused by climate change.

Cathy Novak survived a severe case of COVID-19 that required her to be on a ventilator for nearly two weeks. She joined Adam with her husband John McAllister to share her near-death experience, and remind people that now is not the time to let their guard down.

In this hour, a significant proportion of British Columbians are unwilling to partake in specific activities unless a vaccine against COVID-19 is available, a new Research Co. poll has found. Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. spoke with Adam about the findings of this poll by his organization. Later, in the age of COVID-19 the N95 protective respirator has become a common site, but 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 latest news from the Victoria City Council about the decampment of Topaz Park and Pandora Ave.

In the final hour of today's show, yesterday a tornado in Saanich lifted a trampoline right out of a person's yard and was caught on camera. Armel Castellan, meteorologist, Environment and Climate Change Canada joined the program to talk about just how common these weather events are in Victoria and if it may have been caused by climate change. Adam closes out the show by taking calls from listene...

In the age of COVID-19 the N95 protective respirator has become a common site, but the issue is the masks are intended to be single-use only but aren't biodegradable. Johan Foster, a professor with UBC's Faculty of Applied Science and Canfor-supported industrial research chair in advanced bioproducts joined Adam to speak about he development of these biodegradable N95's.