Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Open Lines continue as listeners are able to discuss their thoughts and concerns on topics covered on the show including doctor shortages, clinic wait times, and John Horgan’s recent f-bomb.

Paul Danison, rentals.ca, Content Director joins the program to speak about the rising rates of rentals in British Columbia. Danison acknowledges over the course of one year Vancouver saw an rise in over 30% for rentals with Victoria having a similar rise in rates. Danison notes that the pandemic contributed to the housing crisis and fewer retirees are moving to Vancouver Island these days because of the drastic rise in prices. 

Adam starts off the show by recapping the events that transpired leading up to an Old Growth Supporter being brought to hospital after their food/fluid strike, in order to obtain a public meeting with the Minister Of Forests, raised health concerns. We listen to segments from the CTV News Victoria’s relevant broadcasts, a message from local Indigenous community member, and audio clips posted by Old Growth supporters. Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam on topics covered throughout the show including an incident transpiring at a motel, homelessness issue, and a suspicious house fire from last week.

Joanna Eyquem, Lead Author of Irreversible Extreme Heat: Protecting Canadians and Communities from a Lethal Future, joins the program to provide understanding of a new report that outlines areas of Canada that may be subject to extreme environmental conditions. Eyquem acknowledges that some methods of combating extreme heat may still be harmful to the environment itself, however, Eyquem also recommends means of cooling off that can actually benefit the environment. Afterwards, we listen to a segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby as Stewart Jensen, Victoria man living in Shanghai during a COVID lockdown speaks to his experience living in the 20+ day lockdown in China. Open Lines continue for the remainder of the show as listeners chat with Adam about Royal Athletic Park, Old Growth protests, the environment, electric vehicles, additionally, Langford City Councillor Seaton calls to address a previous caller’s concerns on fire safety infrastructure.

We listen to a segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby as Sarah Mitchell, long COVID patient, shares her story and experience with COVID-19 and the still lasting affects of the virus. Open Lines continue as listeners are able to chat with Adam about topics and issues covered throughout the show including the suspicious house fire that occurred last week, a call from a community member clarifies some speculation upon political rumours brought up from a caller last week, Old Growth protests, fees for single use items and fire safety infrastructure.

Joanna Eyquem, Lead Author of Irreversible Extreme Heat: Protecting Canadians and Communities from a Lethal Future, joins the program to provide understanding of a new report that outlines areas of Canada that may be subject to extreme environmental conditions. Eyquem acknowledges that some methods of combating extreme heat may still be harmful to the environment itself, however, Eyquem also recommends means of cooling off that can actually benefit the environment.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins the program for the weekly Political Analyses segment with Adam as the duo discuss Canadian politics. Professor Cheffins focuses on the approval rating of Canada Premiers and the power relationship between the federal and provincial governments. Open Lines continue for the remainder of the show as listeners can chat with Adam about topics and issues covered on the show including bylaws pertaining to overnight camping in cars, bicycle thief and insurance, Victoria City Council, and universal healthcare.

Brad Simpson, Chief Wealth Strategist, TD Wealth chats with Adam about a recent survey that looks at Canadian’s responses to inflation. Simpson notes that the survey outlines that participants over the age of 35 are finically focusing on post pandemic travel.

The show kicks off with Adam covering relevant portions of yesterday’s Meeting Of The Whole from Victoria City Council as they debate the proposal of incorporating a off leash dog park at Royal Athletic Park. We hear audios clips from various sources that provide an understanding of the events that have taken place leading up to yesterday’s debate. Afterwards, the topic shifts focus as Victoria City Council debates an initiative to impose an additional fee on single use items such as coffee cups and food containers.

Jim Swanson, managing partner, Victoria HarbourCats joins the program to speak with Adam about the updates on Royal Athletic Park’s potential off leash dog park. Swanson was pleased with the outcome of City Council’s decision and plans to donate ticket sales for tomorrow’s baseball games to the family whom were victims of a suspicious house fire. Open Lines are available for listeners to chat with Adam about topics covered throughout the show including outdoor activity facilities, Ukraine and Russia conflict, and a call from Langford City Councilor Lanny Seaton. Brad Simpson, Chief Wealth Strategist, TD Wealth chats with Adam about a recent survey that looks at Canadian’s responses to inflation. Simpson notes that the survey outlines that participants over the age of 35 are finically focusing on post pandemic travel.