Adam Stirling: The Podcast

CTV’s Rob Buffam sits in for Adam Stirling. Dr. Elizabeth Hughan, North Vancouver Family Physician speaks with Rob about the doctor shortage crisis in B.C. Dr. Hughan notes that if governments funded primary care more effectively then ultimately, the government will save funding on secondary care. Dr. Hughan also acknowledges that a solution to addressing doctor shortages is to compensate physicians for their time spent with patients compared to flat rates per patients.

CTV’s Rob Buffam sits in for Adam Stirling. Kris Sims, BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins the program to speak to Rob about the rising gas prices and the new plan to rebuild of the Royal B.C Museum. Sims notes that B.C currently has two carbon gases and combined add up to approximately $0.28 per liter of gasoline and even more for deiseal. Sims hopes that the province will scrap certain taxes to help relieve the stress on British Columbians. 

CTV’s Rob Buffam sits in for Adam Stirling. Stewart Young, Mayor of Langford joins the program to speak with Rob about Langford’s police force and municipal developments. Mayor Young stresses that their local police force has been working well for their communities and is skeptical that a Province wide reform may not be as simple or effective as the existing system. Additional, Mayor Young speaks about the various development plans for Langford including more spaces for daycares and doctor offices. Afterwards, Brian Holowaychuk, owner of the Grouse Nest resort in Sooke chats with Rob about the on-going project of repurposing a Sooke resort to provide Ukrainian refugees with temporary sheltering. Holowaychuk says that they have been able to welcome a couple families to the space so far but, due to complexities at boarders and airports, refugees are having difficulties making it to the area.

CTV’s Rob Buffam sits in for Adam Stirling. Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute joins the program to speak with Rob about recent research surveys that address Canadian’s feelings towards gun violence and the use of the Emergency Act to conclude the ‘Freedom Convoy’s’ protests in Ottawa.  Korzinski acknowledges that there was a rise in fire arm offense during the pandemic, doubling since 2015. Korzinski also shares that B.C. residents were the just behind Ontario in supporting the federal use of the Emergency Act, both provinces were both close to 50% in support. 

CTV’s Rob Buffam sits in for Adam Stirling. Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute joins the program to speak with Rob about recent research surveys that address Canadian’s feelings towards gun violence and the use of the Emergency Act to conclude the ‘Freedom Convoy’s’ protests in Ottawa.  Korzinski acknowledges that there was a rise in fire arm offense during the pandemic, doubling since 2015. Korzinski also shares that B.C. residents were the just behind Ontario in supporting the federal use of the Emergency Act, both provinces were both close to 50% in support. Alec Rossa, President of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church joins Rob to speak about the family that was subjects to an arson attack on their home nearly one month ago. Rossa notes that the family is recovering and have a housing space lined up for June but are still seeking finical and item donations as most of their belongings were destroyed.  

CTV’s Rob Buffam sits in for Adam Stirling. Dr. Brian Conway, president and medical director, Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre joins the program to speak with Rob about the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Conway also provides his own perspective on speaking points made by Dr. Bonnie Henry last week. 

CTV’s Rob Buffam sits in for Adam Stirling. Dr. Brian Conway, president and medical director, Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre joins the program to speak with Rob about the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Conway also provides his own perspective on speaking points made by Dr. Bonnie Henry last week. Afterwrads, Adam Olsen, Green MLA for Saanich North and the Island chats with Rob primarily on the topic of the police reform report. Olsen acknowledges that the report does include some bold changes but can ultimately be beneficial in optimizing resources for both first responders and those calling for aid from first responders.   

CTV’s Rob Buffam sits in for Adam Stirling. Stewart Young, Mayor of Langford joins the program to speak with Rob about Langford’s police force and municipal developments. Mayor Young stresses that their local police force has been working well for their communities and is skeptical that a Province wide reform may not be as simple or effective as the existing system. Additional, Mayor Young speaks about the various development plans for Langford including more spaces for daycares and doctor offices. 

CTV’s Rob Buffam sits in for Adam Stirling. Alec Rossa, President of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church joins Rob to speak about the family that was subjects to an arson attack on their home nearly one month ago. Rossa notes that the family is recovering and have a housing space lined up for June but are still seeking finical and item donations as most of their belongings were destroyed

CTV’s Rob Buffam sits in for Adam Stirling. Brian Holowaychuk, owner of the Grouse Nest resort in Sooke chats with Rob about the on-going project of repurposing a Sooke resort to provide Ukrainian refugees with temporary sheltering. Holowaychuk says that they have been able to welcome a couple families to the space so far but, due to complexities at boarders and airports, refugees are having difficulties making it to the area.