Adam Stirling: The Podcast

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. Adam takes calls from listeners this hour.

How are people turning to social media for information, discourse, distraction and companionship during this unprecedented time of physical isolation mandated to combat the pandemic?  Peter Chow-White, professor at SFU's school of communication, joined the program to talk about how social media has impacted us during this pandemic.

Vancouver City Council green-lights heavy fines for businesses and individuals who don't obey social-distances rules. Should Victoria follow suit? Geoff Young, Victoria city councillor, spoke with Adam about whether Victoria would do this and the announced homeless camps in parks across the city.

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, Jim Swanson, managing partner and general manager of the Victoria Harbourcats, joined Adam to discuss the plan to house the homeless at Royal Athletic Park.

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, Vancouver City Council green-lights heavy fines for businesses and individuals who don't obey social-distances rules. Should Victoria follow suit? Geoff Young, Victoria city councillor, spoke wi...

Jim Swanson, managing partner and general manager of the Victoria Harbourcats, joined Adam to discuss the plan to house the homeless at Royal Athletic Park.

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, Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist at the Conference Board of Canada, joined the program to discuss the long term financial impacts of what is happening now in Canada in response to COVID-19. Later,...

Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist at the Conference Board of Canada, joined the program to discuss the long term financial impacts of what is happening now in Canada in response to COVID-19.

Ken Boessenkool, partner in Kool Topp & Guy Public Affairs, is a self-described Conservative, but he believes that a universal income for all Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic would be a good thing. He shared his thoughts on the matter with Adam.

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, What is the BC Government's COVID-19 response plan, and how is it being received? Allan Warnke, political scientist and honourary research associate at Vancouver Island University, shared his th...

Many rumours online and elsewhere have warned COVID-19 patients from using Ibuprofen. Mahyar Etminan, an epidemiologist, drug safety expert and professor in UBC's faculty of medicine, joined Adam to help set the record straight about Ibuprofen and 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. In this hour, Ken Boessenkool, partner in Kool Topp & Guy Public Affairs, is a self-described Conservative, but he believes that a universal income for all Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic would be...

Now is not the time for a vacation to the Southern Gulf Islands! Just 100 more visitors would pose a serious threat to residents of the Southern Gulf Islands Region. Francine Carlin, Chair of the Salt Spring Economic Development Commission, spoke with Adam to dissuade people from visiting. 

The Juan de Fuca district is being inundated by tourists, overwhelming emergency responders and local grocery stores -- threatening supplies for locals. Mike Hicks, regional director for the Juan de Fuca electoral area, joined Adam to speak about the issue.

What is the BC Government's COVID-19 response plan, and how is it being received? Allan Warnke, political scientist and honourary research associate at Vancouver Island University, shared his thoughts on the government response with Adam.

Jonny Morris, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division, joined Adam to discuss how social distancing is affecting Canadian's mental health, and some things people can do to improve their mental health while in isolation.

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 Juan de Fuca district is being inundated by tourists, overwhelming emergency responders and local grocery stores -- threatening supplies for locals. Mike Hicks, regional director for the Jua...

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, Now is not the time for a vacation to the Southern Gulf Islands! Just 100 more visitors would pose a serious threat to residents of the Southern Gulf Islands Region. Francine Carlin, Chair of th...

Ingrid Jarrett, President & CEO at British Columbia Hotel Association, joined the program to speak about the impact of COVID-19 on the hotel industry.

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, Jonathan Granirer, Director of outreach and university relations, UVic Students' Society, joined the program to discuss how students are doing learning online and what students living on-campus...

Rob Shaw, legislative reporter, Vancouver Sun, spoke with Adam about a small group of MLAs meeting in the legislature today to debate and pass emergency measures, to allow the government special powers to respond to the pandemic.

A recent poll by Research Co asked Canadians about there beliefs and practices surrounding COVID-19. Mario Canseco, president, Research Co, talked to Adam about the poll results.

Jonathan Granirer, Director of outreach and university relations, UVic Students' Society, joined the program to discuss how students are doing learning online and what students living on-campus are doing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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, Rob Shaw, legislative reporter, Vancouver Sun, spoke with Adam about a small group of MLA's meeting in the legislature today to debate and pass emergency measures, to allow the government specia...

While many people are facing layoffs as a result of the pandemic -- some employers in some fields are still scrambling to find employees. The chamber has compiled a jobs' board to help people looking for work connect with employment opportunities. Catherine Holt, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, spoke with Adam about helping people find jobs.