Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In the final hour of the show today, 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 privac...

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.

Many people are struggling with their mental health during this pandemic, and it is important to take steps to take care of mental health, or to seek help if you’re struggling. What resources are available in the region? Lyndsay Wells, community education program coordinator, Vancouver Island Crisis Society joined Adam for a conversation about mental health and what supports are available?

Farmers in BC can now apply for up to $5,000 from the BC Government to help them transition their sales online, to help them weather the pandemic. What kinds of challenges are farmers facing? Lana Popham, BC's Minister of Agriculture joined Adam for a conversation about supporting BC farmers.

Rick McCandless, a policy analyst, ICBC watchdog, and former senior public servant joined the program to speak about the state of ICBC's finances and if people should expect a rebate any time soon.

In the first hour of today's show, Mike Kazakowski from Citified.ca joined Adam for their weekly roundtable discussion. Adam goes into his archives to play a number of clips from Victoria City Council and Councilor Ben Isitt following the approval of a partial parking ban in Beacon Hill Park.

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 federal Conservative leadership race, as well as the drastic change in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's approval. Later, Farmers in BC can now apply for up to $5,000 from the BC Government to help them transition their sales online, to help...

In this hour, News the city purchased some property on Pandora Ave broke this week, as part of the city's plan to address homelessness -- but the details are scant at this time. The community is hoping for consultation to address their concerns about this development. Harold Stanley, co-chair of the North Park Neighbourhood Association’s land-use committee spoke with Adam about this property...

In the final hour of today's show, many people are struggling with their mental health during this pandemic, and it is important to take steps to take care of mental health, or to seek help if you’re struggling. What resources are available in the region? Lyndsay Wells, community education program coordinator, Vancouver Island Crisis Society joined Adam for a conversation about mental health...

News the city purchased some property on Pandora Ave broke this week, as part of the city's plan to address homelessness -- but the details are scant at this time. The community is hoping for consultation to address their concerns about this development. Harold Stanley, co-chair of the North Park Neighbourhood Association’s land-use committee spoke with Adam about this property acquisition b...

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discuss the federal Conservative leadership race, as well as the drastic change in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's approval.

In the final hour of today's show, yesterday Destination Greater Victoria released a detailed outline of what they’ll need to survive the next 18 months, and in it predicted 22,000 jobs lost in the region. What impact would this have on Victoria? Catherine Holt, CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce spoke with Adam about the impact on the capital region. Adam then closes out the program...

Yesterday Destination Greater Victoria released a detailed outline of what they’ll need to survive the next 18 months, and in it predicted 22,000 jobs lost in the region. What impact would this have on Victoria? Catherine Holt, CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce spoke with Adam about the impact on the capital region.

While restaurants across the province are getting ready to open in the coming weeks, but the BC Liberals want to see the government implement more actions to support the industry. What more should the government be doing? Leader of the BC Liberals and MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena, Andrew Wilkinson, joined the program to talk about what his party would like to see happen to help streamline the re-op...

In the first hour of the show today, Today the City of Victoria will be voting on whether to ban parking in Beacon Hill for the duration of the pandemic, with the option to make it permanent. What effect might this have on the carriage tours? Donna Friedlander, president, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours joined Adam to talk about how a possible parking ban could hurt her business.

The BC government plans to restart surgery on Monday, and the BC Health Coalition says the province should be doing more to clear the backlog. What more should be done? Edith MacHattie, co-chair, BC Health Coalition joined Adam for a conversation getting back to doing these procedures.

In this hour, 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 sexual assault case and the intricacies of legal consent, as well as a case about when a person paying spousal support should no longer have to do so.

In this hour, The BC government plans to restart surgery on Monday, and the BC Health Coalition says the province should be doing more to clear the backlog. What more should be done? Edith MacHattie, co-chair, BC Health Coalition joined Adam for a conversation getting back to doing these procedures. Later, While restaurants across the province are getting ready to open in the coming weeks, but the...

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 sexual assault case and the intricacies of legal consent, as well as a case about when a person paying spousal support should no longer have to do so.

Today the City of Victoria will be voting on whether to ban parking in Beacon Hill for the duration of the pandemic, with the option to make it permanent. What effect might this have on the carriage tours? Donna Friedlander, president, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours joined Adam to talk about how a possible parking ban could hurt her business.

Adam was joined by Susan Simmons who is a marathon swimmer and multiple sclerosis advocate. She is speaking out against what she feels is opportunism by Victoria’s mayor to ban vehicle traffic from Beacon Hill Park without adequately considering the negative impacts to disabled and mobility challenged people.

In this hour, during the COVID-19 pandemic, families with seniors are experiencing extra difficulties, and seniors with dementia are in an extra delicate place. How can we help our family members with dementia be comfortable through this pandemic? Dr. Mark Fok, clinical assistant professor of geriatric medicine in the UBC faculty of medicine joined Adam to talk about caring for those with dementia...

In the first hour of today's show, Adam was joined by Susan Simmons who is a marathon swimmer and multiple sclerosis advocate. She is speaking out against what she feels is opportunism by Victoria’s mayor to ban vehicle traffic from Beacon Hill Park without adequately considering the negative impacts to disabled and mobility challenged people.

In this hour, People in psychiatric settings are vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic, and several human rights groups are calling on the province to be transparent about the infection rates in these facilities, and conditions in which patients are being detained. Kendra Milne, Executive Director of Health Justice, joined Adam to explain why the government needs to be direct about the infection...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, families with seniors are experiencing extra difficulties, and seniors with dementia are in an extra delicate place. How can we help our family members with dementia be comfortable through this pandemic? Dr. Mark Fok, clinical assistant professor of geriatric medicine in the UBC faculty of medicine joined Adam to talk about caring for those with dementia at this time.