Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Kris Sims, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joined Adam to talk about BC MLAs not taking their scheduled pay increase, they also discuss the federal relief for businesses.

John Treleaven, 1st Vice-chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Victoria, joined Adam for a conversation about his organization calling on mayors and councils in the capital region to eliminate any 2020 increase and to slash property taxes to 2019 levels.   

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is modifying their service to provide virtual tours as people currently can't physically visit the gallery due to COVID-19.  Michelle Jacques, Chief Curator at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, spoke with Adam about why it's important people can still enjoy the art, and what they currently have on display.

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, David Screech, vice chair, CRD Parks Committee & mayor of View Royal, joined the program to share what he has seen in the CRD trails and parks, and whether or not he believes it's necessary...

David Screech, vice chair, CRD Parks Committee & mayor of View Royal, joined the program to share what he has seen in the CRD trails and parks, and whether or not he believes it's necessary to have them closed. 

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 the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles succeeds in upholding a 4 month driving prohibition for a single mother, and the Quebec government setting up checkpoints to limit travel from Ontario.

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, Kris Sims, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joined Adam to talk about BC MLAs not taking their scheduled pay increase, they also discuss the federal relief for businesses. Adam closes...

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, John Treleaven, 1st Vice-chair, Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Victoria, joined Adam for a conversation about his organization calling on mayors and councils in the capital region to eliminate any 2020 inc...

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. 

Being cooped up is hard on relationships, especially during stressful time. Fights may be increasing in frequency and intensity. What are some coping strategies to get through this cramped time? Joti Samra, registered psychologist, joined Adam to discuss the topic.

Susan Lewis, associate Vice President of academic planning at the University of Victoria, spoke with Adam about UVIC's immediate plans surrounding COVID-19, as well as what coming back to school might look like.

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. 

It's April 1st and rent and mortgage payments are due. How well has government assistance helped renters and homeowners? Andy Yan, director of The City Program at Simon Fraser University, joined Adam to speak about how well Canadians are prepared.

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, Being cooped up is hard on relationships, especially during stressful time. Fights may be increasing in frequency and intensity. What are some coping strategies to get through this cramped time?...

Cody Jacques, Fostering Change Community Organizer, First Call: BC, spoke with Adam about the announcement that youth who turn 19 during the COVID-19 pandemic will have their care agreements extended.

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, Cody Jacques, Fostering Change Community Organizer, First Call: BC, spoke with Adam about the announcement that youth who turn 19 during the COVID-19 pandemic will have their care agreements ext...

Matt Phillips, owner, Phillips Brewing and Malting Company, joined Adam to talk about his company responding to community needs by producing face shields and hand sanitizer for healthcare workers.

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, Faced with a room full of rider-less bikes, Cycle BC is offering free, long-term loans of his bicycles to health care workers so they can commute without having to rely on transit or a personal...

Faced with a room full of rider-less bikes, Cycle BC is offering free, long-term loans of his bicycles to health care workers so they can commute without having to rely on transit or a personal vehicles. Owner Ander Gat spoke with Adam about the program.

Temporary foreign workers, international students and others will now be covered by MSP during the pandemic. Dr. Mei-Ling Wiedmeyer, BC Health Coalition, joined Adam to explain why the BC Health Coalition is strongly in favour of this move.

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, Prime Minister Justin ​Trudeau is making big pledges to help businesses with their payroll, but at what cost? Jordan Bateman, worried dad and taxpayer,  formerly with the Canadian Taxpayers...

Mario Canseco, president, Research Co, joined Adam to discuss a poll by his organization found that 72% of Canadians were in favour of harsh punishment for any COVID-19 opportunists.

Nial Paltiel, Central Saanich Councillor, joined the program to talk about how the Central Saanich Council has adjusted their meetings and practices to respect physical distancing.

Jason Woywada, Executive Director, BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association, joined Adam to talk about how Canadians may be putting their privacy at risk by using new apps and programs from home.

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, Temporary foreign workers, international students and others will now be covered by MSP during the pandemic. Dr. Mei-Ling Wiedmeyer, BC Health Coalition, joined Adam to explain why the BC Health...