Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Jennifer Rice, Emergency Management BC Parliamentary Secretary joins the program to speak with Adam about Tsunami Preparedness Week. Rice details the different terms in the line of communicating tsunami warnings and advisories with the public. Rice also stresses that the coast of B.C. is an area with some of the most seismic activity in Canada and communities should be prepared with high ground protocols. Open lines continues as listeners can chat with Adam about topics covered throughout the show including aspects of atomic warfare during World War II, legalities pertaining to Indigenous peoples in Canada, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Victoria.

Open Lines are used by listeners to chat with Adam about various topics covered throughout the show including exporting water, ‘authenticity’, bio-diesel, and challenges with housing. Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) chats with Adam about the rising of interest rates and inflation. Ogmundson notes than aspects of the 2022 Federal Budget plan are not going to have as much of an impact on the housing markets over the long term unless the supply can outweigh the demand.

Jennifer Rice, Emergency Management BC Parliamentary Secretary joins the program to speak with Adam about Tsunami Preparedness Week. Rice details the different terms in the line of communicating tsunami warnings and advisories with the public. Rice also stresses that the coast of B.C. is an area with some of the most seismic activity in Canada and communities should be prepared with high ground protocols. 

Donna Friedlander, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours joins the program to chat with Adam about the tourism season finally starting up in Victoria and the challenges they face over the last few years. Friedlander informs us that there are more tours being offered in different areas of the Greater Victoria Area, including in rural and seaside areas. Open Lines continue between guests as listeners express their thoughts and concerns with Adam on topics covered on the show including electric and gas powered vehicles, doctor shortage, military funding, the Canadian economy, and the pros and cons of working from home inside and outside the pandemic. Mario Canseco, President, Research Co talks with Adam about how people’s habits were very different on a day to day basis  during the pandemic and work-life balances became more complicated. Canseco also notes that youth are facing finical challenges as more necessary aspects of life are becoming more expensive and less accessible.

The show kicks off with Adam providing a recap of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visit to Victoria yesterday. Adam notes upon the Prime Minister’s attendance a Victoria City Hall as he met with Victoria Mayor, Lisa Helps and the Victoria Youth Advisory Council. Additionally, Adam acknowledge the group of protester that greeted the Prime Minister and how the size of the crowd compared to previous visit from the Prime Minister. Adam spends sometime speculating on recent announcements of new infrastructure on federal’s plans for electric vehicles and a pedestrian overpass in Colwood. We listen to a segment on Mornings With Al Ferraby as Lisa Helps, Mayor of Victoria discusses her visit with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Open Lines is also available for callers to chat with Adam about topics covered throughout the show including electric vehicles, the pedestrian overpass, and local elected officials.

Andrew Wister, director, Gerontology Research Centre, SFU joins the program to chat with Adam about the COVID-19 pandemic caused a rise in loneliness and depression among older Canadians. Wister notes that as the pandemic has gone, training older Canadians to use new technology has become more prevalent, as it serves as a means of helping Canadians remain connected with friends and family. Open Lines continue as listeners are able to chat with Adam about topics covered throughout the show including the fossil fuel vs electric debate, military spending, and environmental concerns and protests organizations.

Andrew Wister, director, Gerontology Research Centre, SFU joins the program to chat with Adam about the COVID-19 pandemic caused a rise in loneliness and depression among older Canadians. Wister notes that as the pandemic has gone, training older Canadians to use new technology has become more prevalent, as it serves as a means of helping Canadians remain connected with friends and family. 

Donna Friedlander, Tally-Ho Carriage Tours joins the program to chat with Adam about the tourism season finally starting up in Victoria and the challenges they face over the last few years. Friedlander informs us that there are more tours being offered in different areas of the Greater Victoria Area, including in rural and seaside areas. 

Mario Canseco, President, Research Co talks with Adam about how people’s habits were very different on a day to day basis  during the pandemic and work-life balances became more complicated. Canseco also notes that youth are facing finical challenges as more necessary aspects of life are becoming more expensive and less accessible. 

Adam starts off the show by playing a segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby as  Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister joins the program for a discussion on various topics including the Federal Budget Plan, the COVID-19 Pandemic, the housing crisis, and international affairs. Adam speculates on aspects of Trudeau’s responses to Ferraby’s questions. Afterwards, Open Lines are available for listeners to make any comments or voice any concerns on what Prime Minister Trudeau said or on topics covered throughout the show. A ‘Freedom Convoy’ participant calls into the show and chats with Adam about their own perspectives and discontent with the Prime Minister, COVID-19 Healthy and Safety mandates, and misunderstandings with legal protocol.