Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Healthy Westshore Adam speaks with Dave Saunders, Saunders Family Foundation. We hear some updates with the Healthy Weatshore and the Saunders Family Foundation, including the release of the Community Healthcare Support Network Pilot Project Proposal.   Update on a story from Saanich that happened early this morning, involving a man and an imitation firearm.    We hear about municipal elections in...

Adam spends the last hour of the show hearing from listeners through texts and calls. During open lines listeners weigh in on issues discussed during todays show. Listeners discuss municipal elections, the “right vs left”, and more.

Adam speaks with Dave Saunders, Saunders Family Foundation. We hear some updates with the Healthy Weatshore and the Saunders Family Foundation, including the release of the Community Healthcare Support Network Pilot Project Proposal.

Requirements for ArriveCan app at the border ending Adam speaks with Mark Weber, President, Canadian Customs and Immigration Union. Adam and Mark discuss Canada's decision for COVID-19 border restrictions to end. The change means international travellers will no longer have to prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19   Adam finishes the last hour of the show with open lines. Listeners weig...

Adam speaks with Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator, AGRI-FOOD ANALYTICS LAB, Dalhousie University. Canadians have been trying to cope with higher food prices in many ways. The Agri-Food Analytics Lab, investigated what Canadians consumers have been doing to cope with higher food prices.

Adam begins the second hour of the show with open lines. Listeners weigh in on topics discussed today, through calls and texts.    Food Inflation Adam speaks with Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator, AGRI-FOOD ANALYTICS LAB, Dalhousie University. Canadians have been trying to cope with higher food prices in many ways. The Agri-Food Analytics Lab, investigated what Canadians consumers have be...

Adam tells us about a city council meeting from last night that went past midnight. MNP meeting is next week, what will be discussed? The fate of the John A. Macdonald statue has been decided. How do different members of our community feel about the decision, and how it was handled?   Friday Round Table Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca joins the show for our regular Friday segment. Adam and Mike d...

Adam speaks with Mark Weber, President, Canadian Customs and Immigration Union. Adam and Mark discuss Canada's decision for COVID-19 border restrictions to end. The change means international travellers will no longer have to prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Adam discusses the strange story of a heritage home that was gutted by fire in January 2016. We hear some of the recommendations from repeat offender report, which was released yesterday. We hear about some of the crime residents have experienced, and some of the events that led to the report.

Mental health data needed for children in care Adam speaks with Jennifer Charlesworth, B.C.’s representative for children and youth. Jennifer says she’s concerned that neither the province nor the country gathers data on the rate of mental-health disorders for children in care.  Other jurisdictions show a much higher rate, so why are we failing to collect data?   Adam spends the remainder of the s...

Study released makes 28 recommendations regarding repeat offenders Adam speaks with Elenore Sturko, Liberal MLA elect & former RCMP officer. They discuss the B.C. study into repeat offenders, and random violence. There are 28 recommendations meant to address the "public safety challenges”.   We hear reaction from listeners during open lines.   Legally Speaking Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan...

Adam speaks with Jennifer Charlesworth, B.C.’s representative for children and youth. Jennifer says she’s concerned that neither the province nor the country gathers data on the rate of mental-health disorders for children in care.  Other jurisdictions show a much higher rate, so why are we failing to collect data?

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, during our regular Thursday segment. We hear about a jury award for $350K in “non-pecuniary damages” (pain and suffering) reduced on appeal top $250K. Michael also tells us about a split decision from the BC Court of Appeal, on an appeal from a sexual assault conviction. And lastly a “legal consultant” not perm...

Adam speaks with Elenore Sturko, Liberal MLA elect & former RCMP officer. They discuss the B.C. study into repeat offenders, and random violence. There are 28 recommendations meant to address the "public safety challenges”.

Adam talks about the new tsunami information portal for Greater Victoria residents, and visitors launched by The Capital Regional District. It is believed that a thousand years ago, a tsunami wiped out a catastrophic portion of Coast Salish peoples. Listeners weigh in through calls and texts.  

How well did Canadian cohabiting couples do during the pandemic? Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. According to a new poll from Research Co.:  most Canadians appear to be content with the manner in which their spouse or live-in partner behaved during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some components of life at home where the discrepancies between genders are evident.   We hear...

Update on the ongoing municipal elections race. Many incumbent councillors are not running again, and 2 are running for mayor. We hear what several councillors have in common. Listeners weigh in on the upcoming elections through texts and calls.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co. According to a new poll from Research Co.:  most Canadians appear to be content with the manner in which their spouse or live-in partner behaved during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some components of life at home where the discrepancies between genders are evident.

What is the future of the John A. Macdonald statue? Adam speaks with Chris Considine, The Sir John A. Macdonald Historical Society. They discuss the possibility of the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald being returned to the historical society that originally gave it to the city. The statue was removed by the City of Victoria in 2018, from city hall as an intended step towards reconciliation. Macdona...

Adam spends the last hour of the show hearing from listeners through calls and texts. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed during todays show.  Some popular topics are, city council, upcoming municipal elections, the removal of the John A. Macdonald statue, reducing emissions, and more.

Adam discusses the John A Macdonald statue that was taken down in 2018. The statue was removed by the City of Victoria, from city hall as an intended step towards reconciliation. Many feel more public input was needed before the removal. We also hear about the reconciliation dialogue of 2022 that took place Sept 12th.  

Adam speaks with Chris Considine, The Sir John A. Macdonald Historical Society. They discuss the possibility of the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald being returned to the historical society that originally gave it to the city. The statue was removed by the City of Victoria in 2018, from city hall as an intended step towards reconciliation. Macdonald was Canada’s first prime minister, and a key arch...

Adam speaks with Felix Pretis, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, UVic & co-director of the Oxford University project Climate Econometrics. Many countries have come together and recognize the need to curb greenhouse gas emissions and target a net-zero future within 30 years. But what policies will enable them to effectively reach their 2050 goals?

Adam speaks about the procession that will be marking the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We learn about road closures and traffic disruptions during the procession. Adam discusses violent crime in Victoria There is a call to action to address what some critics say is a “catch and release” system, which may be the cause for repeat offenders. A report to find recommendations as to how to address thi...

Healthcare crisis discussed at UBCM Adam speaks with Gaby Wickstrom, Mayor of Port McNeill Healthcare was a major issue at the UBCM conference this week. In a speech Port McNeill Mayor Gaby Wickstrom warned that healthcare issues experienced in small town (ER’s closing, long waits for ambulance, doctor shortages..) would soon be experienced across the province if not addressed immediately. What, i...