Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Many people in B.C. have experienced long wait times with E-comm recently when phoning 911 in an emergency. Kaila Butler, Communications Manager, E-Comm 911, joined Adam to talk about the wait time issues they’ve been dealing with.

In this hour, B.C. residents are eligible for booster shots, but are in the dark about vaccine brand – booking people are saying they have no way of telling them what will be available when they come. Adam spoke with Dr. Brian Conway, medical director of the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre, about booster shots. Later, a recent study showed that the majority of Canadian parents would support mandatory mask wearing in schools. Jason Disano, research director for Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research at the University of Saskatchewan, spoke with Adam about masking in schools.

Sgt. Peter DeVries, Strategic Advisory NCO and Media Relations Officer, North Vancouver RCMP, joined Adam to explain why 911 is still the best way to get help in an emergency. This new app has a purpose but 911 is still the best option.

A recent study showed that the majority of Canadian parents would support mandatory mask wearing in schools. Jason Disano, research director for Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research at the University of Saskatchewan, spoke with Adam about masking in schools.

B.C. residents are eligible for booster shots, but are in the dark about vaccine brand – booking people are saying they have no way of telling them what will be available when they come. Adam spoke with Dr. Brian Conway, medical director of the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre, about booster shots.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed the latest on the Fairy Creek situation, as well as Premier John Horgan’s interview earlier today on CFAX.

In this hour, Ryan Burghardt, owner of Budget Brake and Muffler Auto Centre, joined Adam to talk about a situation last week where a cyclist was struck by a vehicle in front of his business. Burghardt waited eleven minutes on hold with 911 before getting through. Later, according to a recent neighbourhood safety audit, some Nanaimo residents have reported not feeling safe in the city centre. Christy Wood, Nanaimo Community Policing Coordinator, joined Adam to talk about the safety audits and how they plan on dealing with these issues. 

In this hour, Adam spoke with Victoria Councillor Stephen Andrew about his ride along with Victoria Bylaw through Victoria’s homeless community. Councillor Andrew shared what he saw and what pitfalls are causing this problem to worsen. Adam also took calls from listeners.

According to a recent neighbourhood safety audit, some Nanaimo residents have reported not feeling safe in the city centre. Christy Wood, Nanaimo Community Policing Coordinator, joined Adam to talk about the safety audits and how they plan on dealing with these issues. 

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam spoke with Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District, to find out what is on the schedule for this month’s CRD Board meeting including regional trail widening and lighting, Climate Action Strategy Report and a solid waste master management plan update. Adam also took calls from listeners.