Adam Stirling: The Podcast

The pandemic, lack of doctors and resources, as well as increased burden has created a burnout for medical providers.

Adam speaks with Dr Ramneek Dosanjh, president, Doctors of BC.  They discuss the current situation with family doctors, the factors involved, and what can be done to relieve some of the pressure.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers for our regular segment Legally Speaking. We hear about an intense case involving a 13 year old girl, who was found not criminally responsible as a result of a mental disorder.

Michael also tells us what is required to become a lawyer in BC

We also hear about a case involving a Police officer from Abbotsford, and a younger women who he added (as well as her son) to his insurance benefits even though she wasn’t actually living with him. We hear about other factors involved in the case, as well as the repercussions that followed.

Adam discusses what happened at the anti old growth logging protest yesterday, an attack against the forestry minister, dwindling access to family doctors.

Adam takes calls from listeners, including a call from a retired Dr. who sheds some light on the ongoing doctor shortage. Callers also express their frustrations with the situation.

Adam speaks with Chris Gardner, president, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association.

B.C.'s construction industry is expecting more work and significant pay increases for workers in 2022.

Vancouver Island contractors expect more work in 2022, but contractors continue to struggle to find staff.

Adam speaks with Eleanor Lynch, Co-Chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce Cannabis Working Group.

We hear about a report released by the Cannabis Working group which calls for updates to maximize industry’s potential.  It’s hoped by implementing these recommendations that will unlock billions of dollars in private sector investment.

Adam closes the last hour of the show by reading texts from listeners, and taking calls during open lines.  Listeners discuss hardships they’ve faced during the pandemic, frustrations with protests, problems with the healthcare system and more.

Dr. Andrew Weaver, former MLA calls in to spread some light on the current issues in our healthcare system, and offers a word of advice to listeners with significant health issues.

Adam speaks with Chris Gardner, president, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association.

B.C.'s construction industry is expecting more work and significant pay increases for workers in 2022.

Vancouver Island contractors expect more work in 2022, but contractors continue to struggle to find staff.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with Eleanor Lynch, Co-Chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce Cannabis Working Group.

We hear about a report released by the Cannabis Working group which calls for updates to maximize industry’s potential.  It’s hoped by implementing these recommendations that will unlock billions of dollars in private sector investment.

Adam takes calls from listeners during open lines.

Adam discusses the old growth logging protests that happened this morning. As well as the Canada Day subcommittee that took place on Monday, and we hear about what it may look like in 2022.

Adam takes calls from listeners during open lines

Adam speaks with Franco Terrazzano, federal director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about the potential of a vax tax. Mr.Terrazzano says we should unite against a vax tax. Would this set a precedent, and open the door to new taxes?

Adam speaks with Professor Laura Rosella, vice president - health at the Creative Destruction Lab Rapid Screening Consortium and associate professor in University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public.

We hear about an important study that reveals a Low Incident of False Positive Test Results from Rapid Antigen Tests.

Are rapid tests a valuable tool? Possibility of errors that can arise from rapid antigen test

Adam talks about, the 2022 budget deliberations, where they discuss public safety, ACT (Assertive community treatment) team, and Mayor Lisa Helps's apology to a representative of VIHA after a line of questioning from Councillor Ben Isitt