Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam spoke with Faye Anstey, unit facilitator for the local St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, about how her dog Cooper is helping those who have needle anxiety.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed Victoria City Council and took calls from listeners.

Three Nanaimo restaurants were recently vandalized and had their windows smashed. Gaetan Brousseau, Owner of Melange Restaurant in Nanaimo, joined Adam to explain why he believes these were targeted attacks by those opposed to vaccination mandates.

In this hour, many people in B.C. have experienced long wait times with E-comm recently when phoning 911 in an emergency. Kaila Butler, Communications Manager, E-Comm 911, joined Adam to talk about the wait time issues they’ve been dealing with. Later, Sgt. Peter DeVries, Strategic Advisory NCO and Media Relations Officer, North Vancouver RCMP, joined Adam to explain why 911 is still the bes...

Many people in B.C. have experienced long wait times with E-comm recently when phoning 911 in an emergency. Kaila Butler, Communications Manager, E-Comm 911, joined Adam to talk about the wait time issues they’ve been dealing with.

In this hour, B.C. residents are eligible for booster shots, but are in the dark about vaccine brand – booking people are saying they have no way of telling them what will be available when they come. Adam spoke with Dr. Brian Conway, medical director of the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre, about booster shots. Later, a recent study showed that the majority of Canadian parents would sup...

Sgt. Peter DeVries, Strategic Advisory NCO and Media Relations Officer, North Vancouver RCMP, joined Adam to explain why 911 is still the best way to get help in an emergency. This new app has a purpose but 911 is still the best option.

A recent study showed that the majority of Canadian parents would support mandatory mask wearing in schools. Jason Disano, research director for Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research at the University of Saskatchewan, spoke with Adam about masking in schools.

B.C. residents are eligible for booster shots, but are in the dark about vaccine brand – booking people are saying they have no way of telling them what will be available when they come. Adam spoke with Dr. Brian Conway, medical director of the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre, about booster shots.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed the latest on the Fairy Creek situation, as well as Premier John Horgan’s interview earlier today on CFAX.

In this hour, Ryan Burghardt, owner of Budget Brake and Muffler Auto Centre, joined Adam to talk about a situation last week where a cyclist was struck by a vehicle in front of his business. Burghardt waited eleven minutes on hold with 911 before getting through. Later, according to a recent neighbourhood safety audit, some Nanaimo residents have reported not feeling safe in the city centre....

In this hour, Adam spoke with Victoria Councillor Stephen Andrew about his ride along with Victoria Bylaw through Victoria’s homeless community. Councillor Andrew shared what he saw and what pitfalls are causing this problem to worsen. Adam also took calls from listeners.

According to a recent neighbourhood safety audit, some Nanaimo residents have reported not feeling safe in the city centre. Christy Wood, Nanaimo Community Policing Coordinator, joined Adam to talk about the safety audits and how they plan on dealing with these issues. 

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam spoke with Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District, to find out what is on the schedule for this month’s CRD Board meeting including regional trail widening and lighting, Climate Action Strategy Report and a solid waste master management plan update. Adam also took calls from listeners.

Adam spoke with Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District, to find out what is on the schedule for this month’s CRD Board meeting including regional trail widening and lighting, Climate Action Strategy Report and a solid waste master management plan update.

Adam spoke with Victoria Councillor Stephen Andrew about his ride along with Victoria Bylaw through Victoria’s homeless community. Councillor Andrew shared what he saw and what pitfalls are causing this problem to worsen.

Alan Perry was in for Adam today. In this hour, Alan was joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed how the Conservative party has been unable to gain significant support in large urban areas. Alan closed out the show by opening up the phone lines to take calls from listeners.

Alan spoke with Dr. Caroline Colijn, founder of BC COVID-19 Modelling Group, Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics for Evolution, Infection and Public Health, about what the data and modelling is telling  us about his fourth wave of COVID-19. They also took questions from listeners about COVID-19.

It’s Fire Prevention Week this week and Assistant Chief Brad Sifert of the Victoria Fire Department is doing all he can to educate the public about safety. Brad joined Alan to talk about fire safety and understanding the different sounds made by smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. 

Alan Perry was in for Adam today. In the first hour of today’s show, Alan was joined by Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA for a roundtable discussion. They discussed mandating vaccinations for travel on BC Ferries and real estate development in Greater Victoria.

Alan was joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed how the Conservative party has been unable to gain significant support in large urban areas.

Alan Perry was in for Adam today. In this hour, it’s Fire Prevention Week this week and Assistant Chief Brad Sifert of the Victoria Fire Department is doing all he can to educate the public about safety. Brad joined Alan to talk about fire safety and understanding the different sounds made by smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Later, Alan spoke with Dr. Caroline Colijn, founder of BC COVID-19...

In this hour, last year only 18 cases of influenza were detected in BC, likely due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time. Dr. Ran Goldman, pediatrician and UBC professor of pediatrics, joined Adam to talk about how people can prepare for a more impactful flu season this year. Later, Adam spoke with Craig Jones, Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia, research coordin...

A recent safety audit conducted by the RCMP and Vancouver Island University showed that some Nanaimo residents don’t feel safe going downtown. Leonard Krog, mayor, City of Nanaimo, joined Adam to talk about the situation and how the City of Nanaimo plans to reinstall confidence in public safety.

In this hour, many Canadians picked up bad habits during the COVID-19 such as poor eating, increased drinking and drug usage, and decreased exercise. Adam spoke with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co, about a Research Co poll that shows Canadians are ditching these unhealthy habits. Later, a recent safety audit conducted by the RCMP and Vancouver Island University showed that some Nanaimo resi...