Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Ann Chabert, territory manager, Canadian Blood Services speaks to Adam about how their inventory of donated blood is in need of more donations. Chabert notes upon how to donate blood and who is eligible to donate plasma.

Christina Gower, Psychiatric Liaison Nurse at Royal Columbian Hospital and petition organizer joined Adam to discuss the current concerns from B.C Nurses about the upcoming BC Nurses Union bargaining conference pulling hundreds of nurses out of an already strained healthcare system for this three day conference could impose significant challenges to the system. Gower makes note of the lack of reso...

Adam kicks off today’s show by recapping and examining Victoria City Council’s meeting yesterday. City Council attempts to reach a conclusion regarding the Victoria Police Department’s budget as well as considering the new staff role of Homeless Advocate.

Adam continues to examine Victoria’s City Council meeting regarding city funds and the safety of local parks. City Councilors also continue to debate the new staff position of Homeless Advocate and duties of this position. Adam then opens to lines allowing for listeners to call in to voice their opinions and concerns. Christina Gower, Psychiatric Liaison Nurse at Royal Columbian Hospital and...

The hour opens up with listeners calling in to discuss their opinions and concerns with Adam. Ann Chabert, territory manager, Canadian Blood Services speaks to Adam about how their inventory of donated blood is in need of more donations. Chabert notes upon how to donate blood and who is eligible to donate plasma. Later callers chat with Adam about a variety of topics that was covered throughout th...

Executive Director, BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association, Jason Woywada  joins to discuss privacy breaches than pertain to local city councilors. Woywada and Adam make note of Ben Isitt’s recent apology for his involvement regarding at least one privacy breach.  

Adam opens up the call lines for listeners. Callers voice concerns about vaccine booster side-effects, the recent cross country protests, and the federal government.

Dave Korzinski joins Adam to chat about the implications of the 2021 Federal Election and the potential for another federal election. Korzinski also notes on how the current global pandemic may affect future elections and various recent polls from Canadians. Afterwards, Adam chats with listeners who have called in to voice their concerns and opinions regarding the topics covered throughout the sho...

We tune into Prime Minister Trudeau’s public announcement as the Prime Minister addresses the protest displayed over the weekend . Adam then provides his thoughts on the Trucker Convoy protest in Ottawa and Victoria. Jason Woywada joins to discuss Privacy breaches than pertain to local city councilors. Woywada and Adam make note of Ben Isitt’s recent apology for his involvement regardi...

Dave Korzinski joins Adam to chat about the implications of the 2021 Federal Election and the potential for another federal election. Korzinski also notes on how the current global pandemic may affect future elections and various recent polls from Canadians.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins Adam and provides an overview of Canadian pre confederation history, U.S invasion attempts on Canada, the creation of Canada, Canada’s brief two prime minister term, and how it ties into modern issues. Professor Cheffins finishes by sharing relevant aspects of Quebec political history. Adam takes calls from listeners to...

Adam opens the lines for listeners to call in and discuss various topics such as the global pandemics, vaccines, the cross Canada truck convoy, and concerns for municipal and federal government.

Adam recaps yesterday’s Victoria city council meeting covering a new deadline for a council advisory report. Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA joins Adam for the Friday Round Table segment to review this week’s topics including on-goings at city council. The hours wraps up with the poems that were read before City Councilors during their previous meeting.

At the top of the hour, Adam further discusses Indigenous rights and concerns. Then continuing the topic as listeners call in to voice their thoughts. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for the Legally Speaking segment. The conversation dives into the current criminal code of conduct pertaining to recent protest. Michael then shares his thoughts and un...

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for the Legally Speaking segment. The conversation dives into the current criminal code of conduct pertaining to recent protest. Michael then shares his thoughts and understanding regarding a new Black and White housing unit and an electric car.

Paul Meyer joins Adam in a conversation about the current international concern about the tension between Russia and Ukraine. 

Paul Meyer joins Adam in a conversation about the current international concern about the tension between Russia and Ukraine. Adam then provides thoughts about the Canadian Trucker Convey  movement, offering his suspicions surrounding the movement. The hour finishes out with Adam taking calls from listeners as they voice their opinions regarding the topics previously discussed throughout the...

Discussing the on-going events of the Fairy Creek. Adam notes on the controversy regarding the Old Growth Protesters, law enforcements current roll, and acknowledging the Indigenous People’s statements and stance. Listeners call in to discuss the topic further with Adam. Ending the hour by recounting Indigenous rights and concerns.

On Bell Let's Talk day, Adam shared his personal mental health story.

On Bell Let's Talk day, Niall Paltiel, Central Saanich Councillor, joined the program for a conversation about how he came to terms with his mental health challenges and got through them.

On Bell Let's Talk day, Mary Deacon, chair of Bell Let's Talk, joined Adam to talk about how the campaign has developed since it first launched in 2011, and the progress that has been made in moving mental health forward and increasing awareness about mental health issues.

On Bell Let's Talk day, Adam was joined by Adam Olsen, Green MLA, Saanich North and the Islands for a conversation about how substance abuse impacted his mental health, and how de-stigmatizing substance use is vital in mental health care.

On Bell Let's Talk day, Mary Deacon, chair of Bell Let's Talk, joined Adam to talk about how the campaign has developed since it first launched in 2011, and the progress that has been made in moving mental health forward and increasing awareness about mental health issues. Later, Adam spoke with Ryan Painter, Chair, Greater Victoria School Board about how his battles with mental health have shaped...

On Bell Let's Talk day, Adam spoke with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, professor of psychology, UBC & founder of HeadsUpGuys - a digital e-health resource for men with depression, about men’s mental health and how HeadsUpGuys can be a resource to men who don’t want to speak up. Later, Niall Paltiel, Central Saanich Councillor, joined the program for a conversation about how he came to...

On Bell Let's Talk day, Adam spoke with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, professor of psychology, UBC & founder of HeadsUpGuys - a digital e-health resource for men with depression, about men’s mental health and how HeadsUpGuys can be a resource to men who don’t want to speak up.