Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Kash Heed, former BC Liberal Solicitor General & former West Vancouver Police Chief joins the program to speak about police reform in B.C. Heed acknowledges that defunding the police is not a logistical solution but suggests more resources and funding should be available to polices forces to improve public safety. Open Lines continue as listeners chat with Adam about topics covered on the show including Victoria City Council and the upcoming local election. Dr. Scott Lear, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University & Heart and Stroke Foundation Chair in Cardiovascular Prevention Research at St. Paul's Hospital chats with Adam about a new web-app targeted to help provide legitimate information on COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Lear describes the app as a game that carters it’s content to the user in regards to the user’s stance on vaccines and players can be rewarded with gift cards and certificates.

Adam starts the show by recapping incidents pertaining to current Victoria City Councilors and the announcement of a new candidate for council in the upcoming election. Adam plays audio clips outlining some of City Council’s discussions on the local homelessness issue. Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered on the show such as random acts of violence and Victoria City Council

Sandra Riches, executive director, BC division, AdventureSmart joins the program to speak to Adam about the surge in Search & Rescue calls in B.C. Riches notes upon various means of preparing for outdoor adventures, stresses that cellphones should not be relied upon as the primary navigation tool, and acknowledges how vital understanding how to use a map and compass can be. Open Lines continue for the remainder of the show as listeners are able to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam on topics covered throughout the show including vaccinations in the work place, Victoria City Council, Elon Musk, and broadcast regulations.

Dr. Scott Lear, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University & Heart and Stroke Foundation Chair in Cardiovascular Prevention Research at St. Paul's Hospital chats with Adam about a new web-app, COVID Chronicles, targeted to help provide legitimate information on COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Lear describes the app as a game that carters it’s content to the user in regards to the user’s stance on vaccines and players can be rewarded with gift cards and certificates. 

Kash Heed, former BC Liberal Solicitor General & former West Vancouver Police Chief joins the program to speak about police reform in B.C. Heed acknowledges that defunding the police is not a logistical solution but suggests more resources and funding should be available to polices forces to improve public safety. 

Sandra Riches, executive director, BC division, AdventureSmart joins the program to speak to Adam about the surge in Search & Rescue calls in B.C. Riches notes upon various means of preparing for outdoor adventures, stresses that cellphones should not be relied upon as the primary navigation tool, and acknowledges how vital understanding how to use a map and compass can be.

Open Lines continue as listeners are able to speak with Adam about topics covered previously on the show including the Missing Middle Housing initiative, Victoria City Council, anti-vaxxers, the CRD, City Council’s plan to remove 30% vehicles, and reno-victions.

Adam starts the show with an update on the ‘Freedom Conoy’ that had been rallying outside the Legislature Building in Victoria for several weeks earlier this year. Notably convoy organizers from Albert have announced that they will be rallying in Nanaimo this upcoming weekend. Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District joins the program to speak to Adam about key topics on the agenda for the upcoming CRD meeting. Plant speaks about an initiative that will see more investment into Indigenous businesses, timelines for a new board after the upcoming election, optimizing landfills and waste management, and the full regional reach of the CRD.

Peter Milobar, Official Opposition Finance Critic, Liberal MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson joins the program to speak with Adam about the rising costs of fuel and the implications. Milobar acknowledges that B.C. residents are paying more for gas than neighbouring provinces and states. Additionally Milobar notes that we are seeing more rising charges on everything from food transportation to leisure travel. Afterwards Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute talks to Adam about Canadians general reception to Canada’s involvement in the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Korzinski notes that the survey outlines that 46% of Canadians have done something in attempt to aid the people of Ukraine including donating and sponsoring refugees. Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered on the show including Victoria City Council, public transit, the ‘Freedom Convoy’, and how the benefits of seeking both sides to a story.

Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District joins the program to speak to Adam about key topics on the agenda for the upcoming CRD meeting. Plant speaks about an initiative that will see more investment into Indigenous businesses, timelines for a new board after the upcoming election, optimizing landfills and waste management, and the full regional reach of the CRD.