Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam speaks with Tasha Diamant, protest organizer. Tasha apologizes for hurting people with the idea of putting rocks at the legislature cenotaph, as an arrestee installation. Tasha believes people are upset because of what the cenotaph represents. She expresses that this was not meant to be a violent protest.

The protest has been changed to placing the rocks at one of the trees.

Adam speaks with Judith Ethier, CAO of Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. An Economic Impact Study for Victoria and Esquimalt Harbours reveals that harbour-based activities generated $2.9 billion in economic output across Greater Victoria in 2019.

A study of school staff in Vancouver says their risk of developing COVID-19 through contact at school is identical to their risk of catching the virus in the community.

Adam speaks with Dr. Louise Masse, Professor at UBC's School of Population and Public Health, and articles co-lead researcher.

Dr. Louise Masse, says it’s hoped the findings will guide future decisions about school openings and closures.

 A new poll suggests about two-thirds of Canadians believe that governments should not lift all restrictions related to COVID-19.

Adam speaks with Heather Owen, Vice-President of Vancouver Office, Leger. They discuss the easing of restrictions, and how the pandemic has impacted the wellness of many Canadians. Including, exercising less, gaining weight, drinking more alcohol and smoking more cannabis.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed B.C.’s vaccine rollout and took calls from listeners.

In this hour, Dave Korzinski, Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute, joined Adam to talk about a recent study by the Angus Reid Institute that found 34 per cent of Canadians believe Canada is a ‘racist’ country, while 12 per cent believe certain races are superior to others. Later, Differing statements on getting a second dose of Astrazeneca has created confusion for those wondering what brand their second shot should be. Horacio Bach, Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UBC Faculty of Medicine, joined Adam to explain why getting AstraZeneca as a second dose is safe and effective.

Differing statements on getting a second dose of Astrazeneca has created confusion for those wondering what brand their second shot should be. Horacio Bach, Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UBC Faculty of Medicine, joined Adam to explain why getting AstraZeneca as a second dose is safe and effective.

In this hour, Teri Mooring, president, BC Teachers' Federation, joined Adam for a conversation about the back to school safety plan for September and how this past school year went. Adam closed out the show by taking calls from listeners.

Dave Korzinski, Research Director at the Angus Reid Institute, joined Adam to talk about a recent study by the Angus Reid Institute that found 34 per cent of Canadians believe Canada is a ‘racist’ country, while 12 per cent believe certain races are superior to others.

Teri Mooring, president, BC Teachers' Federation, joined Adam for a conversation about the back to school safety plan for September and how this past school year went.