Adam Stirling: The Podcast

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 learned from it in regard to dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak.

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.

A new report by the Seniors Advocate in BC finds that not-for profit care homes are outperforming for-profit care homes – despite receiving the same level of public funding, on average. Isobel Mackenzie, BC Office of Seniors Advocate, explains the report findings. Adam closes out the show with open lines.

A new report by the Seniors Advocate in BC finds that not-for profit care homes are outperforming for-profit care homes – despite receiving the same level of public funding, on average. Isobel Mackenzie, BC Office of Seniors Advocate, explains the report findings.

Adam opens the show by talking about the Federal Court of Appeal deciding the future of the Trans-Mountain pipeline.

Ride-hailing is in service on the mainland, but there is still some significant roadblocks until the services are operating properly.  Anthony Perl, professor of political science and urban studies at Simon Fraser University, spoke with Adam about the issues the ride-hailing services are facing.

Ride-hailing is in service on the mainland, but there is still some significant roadblocks until the services are operating properly.  Anthony Perl, professor of political science and urban studies at Simon Fraser University, spoke with Adam about the issues the ride-hailing services are facing. Later, a recent poll by Research Co found that the majority of Canadians (66%) think the federal g...

British Columbia residents are being invited to share their views on BC Ferries, as the provincial government develops a “vision” for the future of the coastal ferry service. Sean Smith, BC Ferries critic and author of the blog Dear BC Ferries, joins the show to share his frustrations with BC Ferries.

In 2017 BC's Ministry of Children & Family Development decided Adrian Crook's five kids could not ride the bus or be left alone until they are age 10. In Fall 2019, Crook took the MCFD to Court, and he's recently learned he lost that case. He and his legal counsel will be filing an appeal. Crook joined Adam to talk about the case. Later, British Columbia residents are being invited to share th...

A new option for Crystal Pool is expected to be on the table during Victoria Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday. Council approved a 'new direction' on the Project four weeks ago on January 9th. Currently the city is considering four sites: Central Park, 940 Caledonia Drive, 1952 Quadra street, and Central Middle School. Susan Simmons, open-water, ultra-marathon swimmer, and MS advocate, jo...

A recent poll by Research Co found that the majority of Canadians (66%) think the federal government should not allow Huawei to participate in Canada’s 5G mobile networks. President of Research Co, Mario Canseco, joined Adam to discuss the results of the poll, and why Canadians don't want the Chinese company using 5G networks in Canada.

A new option for Crystal Pool is expected to be on the table during Victoria Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday. Council approved a 'new direction' on the Project four weeks ago on January 9th. Currently the city is considering four sites: Central Park, 940 Caledonia Drive, 1952 Quadra street, and Central Middle School. Susan Simmons, open-water, ultra-marathon swimmer, and MS advocate, jo...

In 2017 BC's Ministry of Children & Family Development decided Adrian Crook's five kids could not ride the bus or be left alone until they are age 10. In Fall 2019, Crook took the MCFD to Court, and he's recently learned he lost that case. He and his legal counsel will be filing an appeal. Crook joined Adam to talk about the case.

Adam opens the show by talking about the fears surrounding the Coronavirus in Canada, he also talks about the tragic discovery of two young men found dead in Sooke over the weekend and the ongoing search for a third man.

Steven Taylor, Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, UBC & author of “The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the next global outbreak of infectious disease.”, joins Adam to discuss the fears related to the outbreak of Coronavirus. Adam closes out the show with open lines.

Steven Taylor, Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, UBC & author of “The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the next global outbreak of infectious disease.”, joins Adam to discuss the fears related to the outbreak of Coronavirus.

Adam is joined Ron Cheffins, UVIC Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for his weekly discussion. On today's show they discuss federal politics  and the Conservative Party leadership contest and the most important rules with respect to the election of a new Conservative Party leader. 

Adam Stirling and Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca, discuss Victoria Police Chief Del Manak's video in response to acquisitions that Victoria Police mistreated protesters that occupied a government building last week in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'un hereditary chiefs.  

Adam discusses and takes calls in relation to Victoria Police Chief Del Manak's video in response to acquisitions that Victoria Police mistreated protesters that occupied a government building last week in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'un hereditary chiefs.  

Oliver Schmitdke, Director, Centre for Global Studies at the University of Victoria, joins Al to talk about the United Kingdom officially leaving the European Union today. 

Adam is joined Ron Cheffins, University of Victoria Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for his weekly discussion. On today's show they discuss federal politics  and the Conservative Party leadership contest and the most important rules with respect to the election of a new Conservative Party leader. Later, Oliver Schmitdke, Director, Centre for Global Studies at the University o...