Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Uber wants B.C. drivers to get a head start on obtaining their Class 4 license + Legally Speaking w/ Michael Mulligan. 

Ridesharing, will it become a reality in Victoria? + discarded cigarettes are continuing to be tossed out on the roads, causing concern for first responders. 

The plan is to develop technology to track the direction of travel for the SRKW to help ships avoid getting in their paths. We hear from a statistician and specialist in quantitative marine mammal science at Simon Fraser University, Ruth Joy.  

We learn more with a lawyer at Arbutus Law Group, Erin Gray. 

The company is encouraging people interested in becoming an Uber driver to start the process of obtaining their Class 4 or else it might not operate outside Vancouver if enough qualified drivers don’t apply. Adam Stirling was joined by the president and CEO of Ridesharing Now for BC, Ian Tostenson.

This could cause brush or grass fires to ignite along the shoulders of the road during the summer months, worrying first responders on the island. We hear from Detective Sergeant Damian Kowalewich. 

A closer look at wills, a lawsuit over being beaten up by two unidentifiable strangers & two appeals. 

Liberals look to hold a strong lead heading into October + groups are furious over the Motor Vehicle Act after the death of a cyclist. 

Continuing the conversation with trouble with alcohol consumption in parks and on a bridge + Boris Johnson is the new British Prime Minister, what happens next? 

Kicking off the hour with James Bay bee hives & trouble with alcohol consumption in parks and on a bridge. 

The hard work begins as he faces a tough Brexit test. Adam Stirling was joined by a political science professor in UBC's School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, Yves Tiberghien to find out more.

How many voters would cast a ballot for a Liberal candidate? We learn the results with Mario Canseco of Research Co. 

Cycling groups are upset following the death of a man in North Vancouver who was allegedly hit by a car door while he was cycling, which knocked him under a dump truck. The driver was only fined $81. Erin O'Melinn from HUB Cycling joined Adam Stirling. 

Resource centre continues to operate in partially-condemned building + what’s under us? A group wants to explore Canada’s largest underwater volcano. 

Victoria and Saanich Council-members met yesterday to talk amalgamation; a man was left hanging on the Johnson Street + open lines on whatever is on your mind. 

Driving information sessions provide hope for those that are anxious on the road, Steve Wallace joins us and we open up the phone. 

We find out more with the DFO researcher & the expedition's lead scientist, Tammy Norgard. 

1Up was forced to flee its long-time home due to structural concerns. They have now been operating in the gym of the neighbouring Centennial United Church.  Adam Stirling was joined by the executive director of 1Up Single Parent Resource Centre, Marianne Sorensen for an update. 

Victoria Councillor Geoff Young joined Adam Stirling to provide an update. 

There’s a session for local seniors that want to get rid of the anxiety that comes with driving in the city, is it enough or too much? Adam Stirling was joined in-studio by the owner of Wallace Driving School, Steve Wallace to get his thoughts. 

BCGEU and the compensation system review + Japanese Canadians want more than an apology from the B.C. government. 

BC Hydro aims to combat climate, technologies and market opportunities + B.C. Wildfire Service are preparing for increased temperatures across the province. 

Kicking off the first hour by talking amalgamation between Victoria & Saanich, including throwback clips leading up to the big meet + open lines on what you think. 

They want to know how the B.C. government could back up its apology to those who were forced into internment camps during the Second World War. Lorene Oikawa of the National Association of Japanese Canadians joined Adam Stirling. 

Adam Stirling was joined by the President of BCGEU, Stephanie Smith to find out more.