Adam Stirling: The Podcast

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 early history of British Columbia politics and how it has shaped our current political landscape in the province. Later, Cathy Novak survived a severe case of COVID-19 that required her to be on a ventilator for nearly two weeks. She joined...

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.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discuss the early history of British Columbia politics and how it has shaped our current political landscape in the province.

In this hour, a survey found about half of non-profit housing providers reported that tenants paid partial or no rent in April -- amounting to a combined shortfall of more than $500,000 for 119 organizations represented in the survey. Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC Non-Profit Housing Association spoke with Adam about the survey and the issue of people being unable to pay rent.

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 accommodating situations where legal proceeding are not able to occur virtually and Texas experimenting with conducing  jury trials by Zoom.

A petition from the Retail Action Network calls for the BC government to legislate paid sick leave. Pamela Charron, Coordinator, Retail Action Network joined Adam to talk about how universal paid sick leave might be achieved.

In this hour, a petition from the Retail Action Network calls for the BC government to legislate paid sick leave. Pamela Charron, Coordinator, Retail Action Network joined Adam to talk about how universal paid sick leave might be achieved. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly discussion pertaining to legal matters of stories tha...

In the first hour of today's show Adam discusses the decampment of Victoria tent cities and universal paid sick leave.

In the final hour of today's show, Mike Hicks, regional director for the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area within the CRD joined the program to talk about a $85.7 million new project that will upgrade highway 14 in Sooke. Adam then closes out the show by taking calls from listeners.

Mike Hicks, regional director for the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area within the CRD joined the program to talk about a $85.7 million new project that will upgrade highway 14 in Sooke.

A survey found about half of non-profit housing providers reported that tenants paid partial or no rent in April -- amounting to a combined shortfall of more than $500,000 for 119 organizations represented in the survey. Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC Non-Profit Housing Association spoke with Adam about the survey and the issue of people being unable to pay rent.

In the first hour of today's show, Rory Kulmala, CEO, Vancouver Island Construction Association joined the program to talk with Adam about how the construction industry on Vancouver Island has fared throughout the pandemic and what the future of the industry may look like.

In this hour, The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has been encouraged with the eligibility for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program being expanded, but says more businesses who aren't eligible need help. Corinne Pohlmann, Senior Vice-President of National Affairs and partnerships of the CFIB spoke with Adam about helping out more businesses with this program. Lat...

In the final hour of today's show, Robert Bettauer, CEO of Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence and tennis analyst for Sportsnet joined the program to talk about what PISE will look like re-opening with new protocols. They also discuss the return of sports and the impact of sports on our society. Adam then closes out the program with open lines.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic the satisfaction with the federal government and their response to COVID-19 has skyrocketed, now in Canada's two largest provinces those numbers are dropping. Mario Canseco, president, Research Co joined Adam about a survey by his organization about this topic.

Rory Kulmala, CEO, Vancouver Island Construction Association joined the program to talk with Adam about how the construction industry on Vancouver Island has fared throughout the pandemic and what the future of the industry may look like.

Robert Bettauer, CEO of Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence and tennis analyst for Sportsnet joined the program to talk about what PISE will look like re-opening with new protocols. They also discuss the return of sports and the impact of sports on our society.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has been encouraged with the eligibility for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program being expanded, but says more businesses who aren't eligible need help. Corinne Pohlmann, Senior Vice-President of National Affairs and partnerships of the CFIB spoke with Adam about helping out more businesses with this program. 

In this hour, Adam discusses the reality of the ministerial order for all campers in Topaz Park and on Pandora Avenue to be gone by noon today. Later, we go live to Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, as he provides an update on the status of the decampment efforts in Victoria.

In the first hour of today's show, as the province enters its second phase of the restart plan, there will be more people on the roads. What do people need to keep in mind as the roads get more crowded? Also, some schools are operating, with children of essential workers in attendance. Does this mean school zones are still in effect? Steve Wallace, owner, Wallace Driving School joined Adam to prov...

Kevin Milligan is a Professor of Economics in the Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia. He joined the program to discuss the federal aid packages for individuals and businesses and what the long term impact of them will be. 

As the province enters its second phase of the restart plan, there will be more people on the roads. What do people need to keep in mind as the roads get more crowded? Also, some schools are operating, with children of essential workers in attendance. Does this mean school zones are still in effect? Steve Wallace, owner, Wallace Driving School joined Adam to provide answers to those questions and...

BC's new COVID-19 survey is asking if people are willing to have their phones track their movements, and if diagnosed with the virus, to contact everyone who came close to them. Jason Woywada, executive director of the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association joined the program to share his skepticism about whether or not this app respects users privacy. 

In this hour, Kevin Milligan is a Professor of Economics in the Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia. He joined the program to discuss the federal aid packages for individuals and businesses and what the long term impact of them will be. 

In this hour, Don't know how to connect with your family doctor? Pathways BC Virtual Care Directory is resource that helps you to connect virtually with a medical professional. Dr. Kathy Dabrus, family physician and board member with the Victoria Division of Family Practice joined Adam to talk about this new resource.