Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam has Oliver Schmitdke the Director of the Centre for Global Studies with the University of Victoria discuss Brexit.

Victoria Fire Department Historical Society will be demonstrating to the public a 'live steam' operation this Saturday, Sept. 7th from 11 am to 3 pm on the parking lot at Capital Iron’s Store parking lot on Store Street. There, we will show the public how fires were fought with steam powered pumpers in Victoria in the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s, before being motorized.

New research suggests that kids in neighbourhoods with larger households are less likely to be killed in residential fires.

The dangers of vaping and the future of Brexit are discussed. 

Adam discusses the stand-off between a Cowichan tribe and the B.C. government on a pot-shop in a local mall.

Adam discusses the stand off at Begbie Street this morning. 

B.C.'s largest First Nations group is fighting with the government on setting up a pot shop in a local shopping mall. The Cowichan Tribe thinks it's an unfair fight.

Dr. Richard Stanwick discusses the dangers of vaping following severe lung illnesses and another death from the purported 'safer option' to smoking.

Several Victoria police units, including the regional emergency response team and at least one armoured vehicle, are responding to an incident near Royal Jubilee Hospital Wednesday morning.

Britain's Parliament tried to defy Boris Johnson's Brexit plans on Wednesday as lawmakers attempted to find a way out of the blockade that has gripped the nation since 2016.

Adam's studio guest, Judy Smith, associate dean, Lifelong Learning, Simon Fraser University, Judy Smith, associate dean, Lifelong Learning gives back to school tips, benefits of lifelong learning and flexible part time studies, including certificate and degree completion for adult learners.

Bike lanes, crazy traffic and tourists with their heads in the clouds. The danger of Wharf street is discussed.

Some countries have mandatory voting where you face fines for not going to the poll. Should B.C. have a similar system?

Yesterday, the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC, Michael McEvoy, issued an Order stating that BC's privacy laws apply to the electoral district associations of federal political parties, despite their contestations.

Lifelong learning, emotional intelligence, the power in knowledge and returning to school.

Adam has reviewed the BCUC (British Columbia Utilities Commission) gas price report with a fine toothed comb and has all the details you need to know.

Yesterday, the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC, Michael McEvoy, issued an Order stating that BC's privacy laws apply to the electoral district associations of federal political parties, despite their contestations. Adam's studio guest, Mike Larsen, president, BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association speaks on this + Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. speaks on a new p...

Canada’s dependence on imported fossil fuels has reached a new level. Adam speaks with Stewart Muir, Executive Director, Resource Works

Wharf Street bike lanes are a design failure. Adam speaks with president, King Bros. Limited, Simon Smith

As ICBC’s new insurance rate model begins on September 1st, the BC Ombudsperson is reminding vehicle owners that his office can investigate complaints about ICBC.

Round table discussion with Mike Kosikowski on the levels of prison security in Canada.

Angus Reid Institute find Trudeau committed an ethics violation.  Adam discusses how free drugs can help addicts with national overdose Awareness Day coming up tomorrow

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Adam discusses what we can do to help out vulnerable addict population.

Steve Wallace of Wallace driving school discusses the pitfalls and goings on in Victoria's motorist scene.

36 per cent of Canadians say they would support the Conservative Party. Liberals have 32 per cent support – their largest level in the Angus Reid Institute’s 2019 polling.