Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam takes calls in response to nation-wide protests in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'un hereditary chiefs. Later, Changes by the B.C. government gives renters new rights to receive their security and pet deposits back in a fair and timely manner. David Hutniak, chief executive officer, Landlord BC, joins Adam for a conversation on the changes.

Kabu is a new ride hailing company that has been approved for Victoria. Martin van den Hemel, communications director, Kabu, spoke with Adam about his company and there plans for operating in the capital region. Adam then closes out the program with open lines.

Bereavement supports are lacking for families whose loved ones go through medically assisted death, according to Island Health physicians who provide the service. Konia Trouton, founder and member of West Coast Assisted Dying, & family physician and co-founder of the Vancouver Island Women's Clinic, joined  Adam to discuss why patients and families need better support during the process o...

Adam opens the show by discussing a number of issues including the tentative deal reached in the Western Forest Products and United Steelworkers dispute, as well as the nation-wide protests in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'un hereditary chiefs.

Kabu is a new ride hailing company that has been approved for Victoria. Martin van den Hemel, communications director, Kabu, spoke with Adam about his company and there plans for operating in the capital region.

Adam is joined by Dr. Kathleen Ross, president, Doctors of BC, for a conversation on how she believes ICBC's new care-based model will provide significantly better coverage for people injured in traffic accidents through major increases in the level of medical care and supports for recovery. 

The plans for shore power at Ogden point will go ahead, while the overall plans for the Breakwater District at Ogden Point will be put on hold. Adam is joined Ian Robertson, CEO, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, to discuss the plans going forward.

Adam is joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political conversation. This week they discuss the Iowa Caucus and the Selection of a Democratic Party Nominee for the President of the US.

The plans for shore power at Ogden point will go ahead, while the overall plans for the Breakwater District at Ogden Point will be put on hold. Adam is joined Ian Robertson, CEO, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, to discuss the plans going forward. Adam closes the show with open lines.

Adam Stirling is joined in-studio by Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca to discuss the issues of the week. This week they talk about the new ICBC announcement and the 70% increase on the price of the Trans-Mountain pipeline.

ICBC officials are expecting significant push-back from B.C.'s Trial Lawyers Association regarding yesterday's announcement that the insurance corporation is moving toward a 'no-fault' style system. Adam is joined by Shawn Mitchell, CEO, Trial Lawyers Association of BC who shares his skepticism of the new plan. Later, Adam is joined by Dr. Kathleen Ross, president, Doctors of BC, for a conversatio...

Adam is joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political conversation. This week they discuss the Iowa Caucus and the Selection of a Democratic Party Nominee for the President of the US. Adam then addresses the protests to pipelines happening country wide.

ICBC officials are expecting significant push-back from B.C.'s Trial Lawyers Association regarding yesterday's announcement that the insurance corporation is moving toward a 'no-fault' style system. Adam is joined by Shawn Mitchell, CEO, Trial Lawyers Association of BC who shares his skepticism of the new plan.

The Johnson Street Bridge replacement project is going to be under audit by the Auditor General of Local Government. What can we expect from the audit? Ross Crockford, freelance writer and watchdog of the Johnson Street Bridge replacement project, joined the program to share what he thinks about the audit. Adam closes out the show by dissecting a major announcement from ICBC. 

Adam speaks with Shawn Hall, spokesperson, BC Salmon Farmers Association, to get his take on diseased farmed salmon.

It was recently revealed that the majority of Victoria City Councillors do not reside in the City of Victoria. Stan Bartlett, Chair, Grumpy Taxpayers, joined Adam to explain why he thinks this an important issue voters should be concerned about. Later, Clayoquot Action has completed a field survey of salmon farms in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, looking for the highly contagious No...

The Johnson Street Bridge replacement project is going to be under audit by the Auditor General of Local Government. What can we expect from the audit? Ross Crockford, freelance writer and watchdog of the Johnson Street Bridge replacement project, joined the program to share what he thinks about the audit.

It was recently revealed that the majority of Victoria City Councillors do not reside in the City of Victoria. Stan Bartlett, Chair, Grumpy Taxpayers, joined Adam to explain why he thinks this an important issue voters should be concerned about.

Adam speaks with John Rustad, BC Liberal Forestry critic, about the Western Forest Products workers strike, and what actions Mr. Rustad believes the NDP government should take.

Adam speaks with John Rustad, BC Liberal Forestry critic, about the Western Forest Products workers strike, and what actions Mr. Rustad believes the NDP government should take. Later, Adam is joined by Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, for their weekly conversation regarding the legal side of the stories CFAX 1070 is following. Today they discuss what powers Ca...

Clayoquot Action has completed a field survey of salmon farms in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, looking for the highly contagious Norwegian piscine orthoreovirus. Bonny Glambeck, campaigns director for Clayoquot Action, joined Adam to discuss the findings.

Adam is joined by Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, for their weekly conversation regarding the legal side of the stories CFAX 1070 is following. Today they discuss what powers Canada and BC, have to start quarantining people as well as a breaking update from ICBC.

Adam is joined by Jasper Sunshine, member of Victoria Van Life who has been living out of his van for the better part of three years, after Jasper says Victoria bylaw officers attended his van last night around 10pm and issued a warning notice.  

Adam is joined by Jasper Sunshine, member of Victoria Van Life who has been living out of his van for the better part of three years, to talk about the recent three hour parking limit enforced along Dallas road to prevent van campers.

Steven Cross, now former Revelstoke City Councilor who resigned after mayor, council gave themselves a raise, joined Adam to discuss why he resigned. Later in the hour, Adam is joined by Annalee Yassi, professor at UBC's school of population and public health, and a tier-1 Canada research chair in global health and capacity building, for a conversation about the outbreak of SARS and what we learne...