Adam Stirling: The Podcast

This year, many of us are experiencing collective stress related to COVID-19, storms and floods, and these stresses are compounded by pressures that can come with the holiday season. Sean Butler, BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services psychologist, joined Adam to share tips on managing mental health and substance use.

Later, The City of Penticton has today agreed to compensate a vulnerable 60-year-old woman following an investigation into the municipal tax sale of her home. Adam spoke with Jay Chalke, BC's Ombudsperson, about the investigation and how this happened. 

This year, many of us are experiencing collective stress related to COVID-19, storms and floods, and these stresses are compounded by pressures that can come with the holiday season. Sean Butler, BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services psychologist, joined Adam to share tips on managing mental health and substance use.

Isobel Mackenzie, BC's Seniors Advocate, joined the show to speak with Adam about her recent Long-Term Care Directory report. She was concerned with a troubling trend in the use of antipsychotic drugs.

Later, Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment on legal stories that are of interest to the CFAX audience.

Adam talked about B.C. not providing easily accessible rapid COVID-19 tests like most provinces in Canada.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, joined Adam for their weekly segment on legal stories that are of interest to the CFAX audience.

Isobel Mackenzie, BC's Seniors Advocate, joined the show to speak with Adam about her recent Long-Term Care Directory report. She was concerned with a troubling trend in the use of antipsychotic drugs.

Adam spoke with Louise Yako, program director, Road Safety at Work & spokesperson for the Winter Driving Safety Alliance's Shift into Winter campaign, about how to prepare for safe winter driving.

Adam discussed City of Victoria funding for crossing guards at schools, and city council’s emergency meeting to fix the issue.

Chris Foord, member of the CRD Traffic Safety Commission, joined Adam to talk about why there is no plan moving forward to make a reasonable Malahat alternative, despite damage caused in recent storms and the supply chain issues.

Chris Foord, member of the CRD Traffic Safety Commission, joined Adam to talk about why there is no plan moving forward to make a reasonable Malahat alternative, despite damage caused in recent storms and the supply chain issues.