Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In the final hour, Stephanie Higginson, president, BC School Trustees Association, joined Adam for a conversation about how teachers and students are adapting their methods of teaching and learning to accommodate physical distancing. Adam closes out today's show with open lines.

In this hour, a recent survey by the Angus Reid Institute found that when COVID-19 restrictions lift, most people will wait at least two weeks before resuming routines. Dave Korzinski, research director, Angus Reid Institute, joined Adam to speak about this survey. Later, Adam was joined by Rob Gordon, professor of criminology, Simon Fraser University, to discuss the recent shootings in Nova Scoti...

Stephanie Higginson, president, BC School Trustees Association, joined Adam for a conversation about how teachers and students are adapting their methods of teaching and learning to accommodate physical distancing.

Despite the horror stories of cruise passengers stuck on ships for weeks as illness spreads through the vessels, it seems many people are undeterred when it comes to booking ahead for the 2021 season. Ross Klein, a cruise-industry expert and professor at the maritime studies research unit at Memorial University of Newfoundland, gave his perspective about how the industry will change in following t...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam brings you special programming focusing on everything related to COVID-19 in Canada and keeps you up to date with all the latest news as it happens. In this hour, Saanich council will be discussing a motion this afternoon on whether to stop the amalgamation study. Jim Anderson, Chair, Amalgamation Yes, joined the program to share his thoughts on whether a...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam brings you special programming focusing on everything related to COVID-19 in Canada and keeps you up to date with all the latest news as it happens. In this hour, the court system in B.C. has been struggling with a backlog of cases for awhile, and many groups are worried the pause because of COVID-19 will create a further backlog that will take years to r...

Saanich council will be discussing a motion this afternoon on whether to stop the amalgamation study. Jim Anderson, Chair, Amalgamation Yes, joined the program to share his thoughts on whether amalgamation will occur or not. 

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam brings you special programming focusing on everything related to COVID-19 in Canada and keeps you up to date with all the latest news as it happens. In this hour, the City of Victoria made a motion to request the B.C. government to requisition hotels to use for housing for homeless people. Bill Lewis, chair, Greater Victoria Hotel Association and general...

The City of Victoria made a motion to request the B.C. government to requisition hotels to use for housing for homeless people. Bill Lewis, chair, Greater Victoria Hotel Association and general manager, Magnolia Hotel and Spa, spoke with Adam about why forced requisition of hotel rooms to house homeless people is not a productive path forward.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam brings you special programming focusing on everything related to COVID-19 in Canada and keeps you up to date with all the latest news as it happens. In this hour, Rabbi Meir Kaplan, Chabad of Vancouver Island, joined Adam to share what him and his neighbours have been experiencing since the tent encampment was introduced at Topaz Park. Rabbi Kaplan says t...

The court system in B.C. has been struggling with a backlog of cases for awhile, and many groups are worried the pause because of COVID will create a further backlog that will take years to recover from. John Rice, president, Trial Lawyers Association of B.C., spoke with Adam about the issue.

Rabbi Meir Kaplan, Chabad of Vancouver Island, joined Adam to share what him and his neighbours have been experiencing since the tent encampment was introduced at Topaz Park. Rabbi Kaplan says that because of the crime and unruly behavior of those living in the park that his children are scared to leave the house.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam brings you special programming focusing on everything related to COVID-19 in Canada and keeps you up to date with all the latest news as it happens. In this hour, Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discuss how the Liberals passed the Conservatives as the mos...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam brings you special programming focusing on everything related to COVID-19 in Canada and keeps you up to date with all the latest news as it happens. Mike Kazakowski from Citified.ca joined Adam for their weekly roundtable discussion this hour. 

What has the leader of the BC Liberal Party been up to during the pandemic? Leader of the opposition Andrew Wilkinson joined the program to talk about putting aside political differences for the greater good of the people during a pandemic. He also expressed his dissatisfaction that ICBC isn’t offering rebates for BC drivers that aren’t working due to COVID-19.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam brings you special programming focusing on everything related to COVID-19 in Canada and keeps you up to date with all the latest news as it happens. This hour, There has been a difference in pollutants on Vancouver Island during the pandemic, but will this have a lasting impact for the environment? David Atkinson, Professor, Department of Geography, UVic,...

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discuss how the Liberals passed the Conservatives as the most popular party in Canada.

Yesterday changes to ICBC were announced to reduce driver costs during the pandemic. B.C.'s attorney general David Eby spoke with Adam about the changes that were made and any other possible reductions ICBC may make in the coming weeks amid COVID-19.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam brings you special programming focusing on everything related to COVID-19 in Canada and keeps you up to date with all the latest news as it happens. This hour, what has the leader of the BC Liberal Party been up to during the pandemic? Leader of the opposition Andrew Wilkinson joined the program to talk about putting aside political differences for the gr...

There has been a difference in pollutants on Vancouver Island during the pandemic, but will this have a lasting impact for the environment? David Atkinson, Professor, Department of Geography, UVic, joined Adam to discuss the drop in air pollution and the impact it is having.

There has been lots of advanced statistical modelling that has been released by different governments and researchers pertaining to COVID-19 recently. How are these advanced models created with such precise information? University of Victoria statistical mathematician Junling Ma joined Adam to help answer those questions.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam brings you special programming focusing on everything related to COVID-19 in Canada and keeps you up to date with all the latest news as it happens. In this hour, Canadians under 54 are drinking more while at home during the COVID-19 isolation. Dr. Bryce Barker, leading expert in alcohol consumption, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, joined...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam brings you special programming focusing on everything related to COVID-19 in Canada and keeps you up to date with all the latest news as it happens. In this hour, Kris Sims, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, believes that while most other Canadians are taking a financial hit amid COVID-19 ICBC should lower their rates and wave exorbitant fees, g...

Canadians under 54 are drinking more while at home during the COVID-19 isolation. Dr. Bryce Barker, leading expert in alcohol consumption, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, joined Adam to talk about Canadians turning to the bottle now more than ever.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam brings you special programming focusing on everything related to COVID-19 in Canada and keeps you up to date with all the latest news as it happens. In this hour, In March, the number of new housing starts dropped overall in Greater Victoria. What could this mean for housing in the region? Adam checked in with Pershing Sun, analyst, Canada Mortgage and Ho...