Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Jennifer Metcalfe, Executive director of the West Coast Prison Justice Society, joined Adam to discuss a civil lawsuit that alleges Federal prison authorities have violated the rights of inmates in many instances with the intent to stop the spread of COVID-19 in prisons.

In this hour, Jennifer Metcalfe, Executive director of the West Coast Prison Justice Society, joined Adam to discuss a civil lawsuit that alleges Federal prison authorities have violated the rights of inmates in many instances with the intent to stop the spread of COVID-19 in prisons. Adam also took calls from listeners.

In this hour, Adam was joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed Alberta dealing with debt and deficits, which has put the spotlight on whether, for the first time, to impose a provincial sales tax. Later, David Eby, BC's Attorney General & Minister Responsible for Housing, spoke with Adam about...

Adam was joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political discussion. This week they discussed Alberta dealing with debt and deficits, which has put the spotlight on whether, for the first time, to impose a provincial sales tax. 

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam was joined by Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca for their weekly roundtable discussion. 

David Eby, BC's Attorney General & Minister Responsible for Housing, spoke with Adam about the province and City of Victoria acquiring additional housing in order to end 24/7 camping by May 1.

In this hour, Adam spoke with Jasmine Campbell, development manager, Threshold Housing Society, about their new supportive recovery program for youth who are battling substance use issues. Later, Whale researchers have determined that an orca calf born off Victoria last fall is a female, providing new hope for the future of the endangered southern resident killer whales in BC. Kelley Balcomb-Barto...

In this hour, Troy Clifford, President of The Ambulance Paramedics of BC Union, joined the program to explain why B.C. paramedics have reached a breaking point with B.C. Emergency Health Services cancelling job sharing amid what the union has called a major staff shortage. Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment on legal st...

Adam spoke with Jasmine Campbell, development manager, Threshold Housing Society, about their new supportive recovery program for youth who are battling substance use issues.

Troy Clifford, President of The Ambulance Paramedics of BC Union, joined the program to explain why B.C. paramedics have reached a breaking point with B.C. Emergency Health Services cancelling job sharing amid what the union has called a major staff shortage.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment on legal stories that are of interest to the CFAX audience.

A report by RATES-DOT-CA found Langford to be the ‘most livable’ community in the country. Langford Mayor Stew Young joined Adam to talk about what put his community at the top of the list.

Whale researchers have determined that an orca calf born off Victoria last fall is a female, providing new hope for the future of the endangered southern resident killer whales in BC. Kelley Balcomb-Bartok, Communications Director, Pacific Whale Watch Association, joined Adam to chat about what this calf means for our local orcas.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses the recent death of a woman near Beacon Hill Park that has been ruled a homicide. Later, A report by RATES-DOT-CA found Langford to be the ‘most livable’ community in the country. Langford Mayor Stew Young joined Adam to talk about what put his community at the top of the list.

In the first hour of today’s show, Colin Plant, Board Chair, Capital Regional District, joined Adam to give a regional transportation update on work that is underway on this file as well as development on the regional arts facilities.

In this hour, British Columbia's health minister Adrian Dix is blaming Telus for the issues with the call centres in the first days of vaccine booking in the province. Renee Merrifield, BC Liberal Health Critic, joined Adam to discuss what went wrong and who should take responsibility. Later, Sue Robins is a mother of a grade 12 student that is medically-compromised and hasn’t been able to a...

Christina Clarke, CEO, Songhees Development Corporation, joined Adam to talk about the Songhees Marine Trail Project that will offer tours of 12 culturally significant Songhees sites.

Sue Robins is a mother of a grade 12 student that is medically-compromised and hasn’t been able to attend school for over one year. She joined the program to explain her family’s situation and how they were left behind by the Ministry of Education. 

British Columbia's health minister Adrian Dix is blaming Telus for the issues with the call centres in the first days of vaccine booking in the province. Renee Merrifield, BC Liberal Health Critic, joined Adam to discuss what went wrong and who should take responsibility.

In this hour, Christina Clarke, CEO, Songhees Development Corporation, joined Adam to talk about the Songhees Marine Trail Project that will offer tours of 12 culturally significant Songhees sites. Adam also took calls from listeners.

Colin Plant, Board Chair, Capital Regional District, joined Adam to give a regional transportation update on work that is underway on this file as well as development on the regional arts facilities.

In this hour, Kris Sims, Director of Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joined Adam for a conversation about the federal carbon tax and if it is unfair to Canadians just trying to keep themselves and their families warm. Adam closes out the program by taking calls from listeners.

Dave Korzinski - Research Director, Angus Reid Institute, joined the program to discuss how British Columbians feel about getting a vaccine once it’s available.

In this hour, Dave Korzinski - Research Director, Angus Reid Institute, joined the program to discuss how British Columbians feel about getting a vaccine once it’s available. Later, Longview Farms in Central Saanich is looking for workers to pick daffodils for the spring harvest. Nora Cummings, sales and office manager for Longview Farms in Central Saanich, spoke with Adam about how not havi...

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses what happened yesterday when health authority phone lines were flooded with vaccination appointments opening up.