Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam discusses an appeal in respect to Beacon Hill Park.

Discussions on affordable housing. Is affordability pushing people to move farther and farther away?

What’s going on with Sooke rd?  Residents say traffic is worse than ever.

Adam hears from listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with Rob Farrer, BC Director, National Police Federation.

They discuss the recently released report titled: "A Rapid Investigation into Repeat Offending and Random Stranger Violence in British Columbia".

The National Police Federation (NPF) supports many of the themes and recommendations identified in the report.

Adam begins the show with continued discussions on the 902 Foul Bay Rd redevelopment.

Adam also discusses the MNP Governance review. The public engagement summary by MNP found 81% of respondents were either very dissatisfied or dissatisfied with the governance of the city.

What are some of the recommendations made?

The City of Victoria and blind citizens

Adam speaks with Graeme McCreath, Canadian Federation of the Blind.

They discuss access to Victoria bus stops for blind citizens, and the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal Case brought forth by the Canadian Federation of the Blind.

We hear reaction from listeners during open lines.

Listeners weigh in on issues discussed to day through calls and texts.

Delayed medical imaging could cause big problems

Adam speaks with Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing, President, B.C. Radiological Society.

Hundreds of thousands of patients are waiting for medical images. Delays in medical imaging cause delays in diagnoses, specialist referrals, surgeries, medical treatments, cancer care and more.

Adam takes calls from listeners during open lines

Hybrid work and mental health

Adam speaks with Kiffer Card, assistant professor, health sciences, SFU.

According to a new study by Simon Fraser University and Toronto Metropolitan University researchers, hybrid work is better for worker mental health compared to fully remote or in-person formats.

We hear from listeners during open lines, including Victoria city council candidate Susan Simmons

Adam speaks with Kiffer Card, assistant professor, health sciences, SFU.

According to a new study by Simon Fraser University and Toronto Metropolitan University researchers, hybrid work is better for worker mental health compared to fully remote or in-person formats.

Adam speaks with Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing, President, B.C. Radiological Society.

Hundreds of thousands of patients are waiting for medical images. Delays in medical imaging cause delays in diagnoses, specialist referrals, surgeries, medical treatments, cancer care and more.

Adam speaks with Graeme McCreath, Canadian Federation of the Blind.

They discuss access to Victoria bus stops for blind citizens, and the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal Case brought forth by the Canadian Federation of the Blind.

Adam discusses the municipal elections which are 19 days away

Also the status of 2 seats on the greater Victoria school board.

Adam discusses a proposed development in Gonzales, will we seed this development go through? Some neighbours have concerns. This development is years in the making.

Adam hears reaction from listeners during open lines

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 seven different municipalities.

Adam speaks with listeners through call and texts. Listeners weigh in on issues discussed during todays show.