Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam speaks with Rebecca Mersereau, Vice Chair, Capital Regional District Board. Adam asks Rebecca if she intends to seek reelection. Rebecca and Adam discuss Geese, and population management, cruise ship waste, curbside Blue Box Recycling, and the Regional Water Master Plan.

During the final hour of the show, we hear from listeners during open lines. We hear thoughts on keeping each other safe during extreme heat, and how likely is it for us to see another extreme heat event this summer. Also discussions on public fears and the role of the media.

Adam starts the hour with open lines, and hear thoughts on our City Council Heat Dome Death Report Adam speaks with Shirley Bond, Liberal MLA for Prince George-Valemount. They discuss a report from the B.C. Coroners Service that reviewed the heat-related deaths during last summer’s heat dome. The Coroner’s report brings light to the failings of our government to inform British Columbia...

Adam speaks about the investigation of unlicensed Airbnb‘s in Victoria, in the middle of a housing crisis. Heat dome deaths from a year ago, and the B.C.’s new Heat Alert and Response System HARS. CRD-Board Discussions Adam speaks with Rebecca Mersereau, Vice Chair, Capital Regional District Board. Adam asks Rebecca if she intends to seek reelection. Rebecca and Adam discuss Geese, and...

Adam speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Bradley, Supervisor, Greater Victoria Citizens’ Counselling Centre. We learn what steps you can take if you are struggling with mental health, and find a councilor that works well for your specific situation. https://citizenscounselling.com/

Adam discusses the contrast to the response of last year’s heat wave, and to yesterday’s public health announcement in which the B.C. Heat Alert and Response System (HARS) was announced.  

Adam speaks with Jillian Bgarnason Conservation Officer, BC Conservation Service. Adam and Jillian discuss some recent bear encounters.  Jillian gives her insight into, what the Conservation Service does, and what the public can do to deter these encounters.

Bear Encounters Adam speaks with Jillian Bgarnason Conservation Officer, BC Conservation Service. Adam and Jillian discuss some recent bear encounters.  Jillian gives her insight into, what the Conservation Service does, and what the public can do to deter these encounters.   Discussions on the heat wave response from last year. During open lines, callers discuss the heat wave, and the B...

Affordable counselling Adam speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Bradley, Supervisor, Greater Victoria Citizens’ Counselling Centre. We learn what steps you can take if you are struggling with mental health, and find a councilor that works well for your specific situation   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines

Adam speaks with Elena Jara, Community Engagement Partner, Bromwich & Smith. During the beginning of the pandemic the federal government sent CERB benefits to millions of Canadians. The CRA are now asking some Canadians for a portion of that money back.  

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new survey finds that, more than four-in-five of British Columbians are comfortable accessing banking information and shopping online.

Adam speaks with Mike Old, Hospital Employees Union, Spokesperson. Mike and Adam discusses the impact the Pandemic has had on our health care workers in B.C. The number of health care workers ill with COVID-19 is rising.

CRA may ask for Money Back if You Received CERB Adam speaks with Elena Jara, Community Engagement Partner, Bromwich & Smith. During the beginning of the pandemic the federal government sent CERB benefits to millions of Canadians. The CRA are now asking some Canadians for a portion of that money back.   Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. We hear from a few listeners who haven&rs...

Are British Columbians Worried About Data Breaches? Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. A new survey finds that, more than four-in-five of British Columbians are comfortable accessing banking information and shopping online.  

Adam discusses the disappearance and destruction of statues in our city. As well as a picture of the Queen that has been hidden away at city hall.  What is the status of missing middle housing? Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.  

Adam starts the show sharing his recent publishing that covers how a portrait of Queen Victoria has been removed and placed in the attic storage space at Victoria City Hall. Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA  joins the program to speak with Adam about the portrait of the Queen and the missing middle housing proposal.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science speaks with Adam about notably elements of Canada Politics. In particular, Professor Cheffins speaks about Ontario and their recent election and shares his own thoughts and understanding of the election with survey data as supporting evidence. Afterwards, Open Lines continues for the remainder of the show.

Open Lines is available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam on topics covered throughout the show including a signature pop culture update, issues with housing, and concerns of Victoria City Council and local  infrastructure.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science speaks with Adam about notably elements of Canada Politics. In particular, Professor Cheffins speaks about Ontario and their recent election and shares his own thoughts and understanding of the election with survey data as supporting evidence. 

During our regular segment Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers. We learn about the death sentence in Canada, and parole ineligibility. What punishments are considered “cruel and unusual”? We also learn about a settlement of class action suits, involving credit card transaction fees. How BC deals with prolific offenders

Adam speaks with Ian Tostenson, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association. Restaurant and bar sales have surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels. Will this surge last?

New data shows that restaurant sales have surpassed pre-pandemic ones Adam speaks with Ian Tostenson, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association. Restaurant and bar sales have surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels. Will this surge last? Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines. Legally-Speaking During our regular segment Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers. We learn about the death sentence in Canada, and parole ineligibility. What punishments are considered “cruel and unusual”? We also learn about a settlement of class action suits, involving credit card transact...

Adam discusses the incident that happened yesterday, in which a man was attacking people with a machete at a gas station in Vancouver.  As well as the some of the destructive crime that has occurred in Victoria. In stark contrast, to the crime involving millions of dollars of art in Saanich.   Adam reads texts from listeners. Popular topics are gun control, and crime.  

Adam speaks with Kora DeBeck, associate professor, public policy & research scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use at Providence Health Care. The federal government has announced that, British Columbia will decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use. Kora offers her expertise on this complex issue.