Adam Stirling: The Podcast

In this hour, 155 people died of suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths in February in the province. That’s the 11th consecutive month in which over 100 people died from overdose in BC. Lisa Lapointe, BC's Chief Coroner, joined Adam for a conversation about drug toxicity deaths. 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.

155 people died of suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths in February in the province. That’s the 11th consecutive month in which over 100 people died from overdose in BC. Lisa Lapointe, BC's Chief Coroner, joined Adam for a conversation about drug toxicity deaths.

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

Werner Antweiler, associate professor, UBC Sauder School of Business, joined Adam to talk about the federal carbon tax. The Supreme Court of Canada will release a decision on the carbon tax later tax later today.

Nurses who had to adapt to frequently changing COVID-19 protocols were more likely to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, according to new research conducted by the University of British Columbia. Adam spoke with Farinaz Havaei - UBC Nursing Professor, about how changing protocols can cause issues.

Dr. Matthew Chow - President of Doctors of BC, joined Adam to discuss how virtual appointments have helped healthcare providers throughout the pandemic. He also said that he expects telemedicine to continue to be a key component of the healthcare system when the pandemic is done.

In this hour, nurses who had to adapt to frequently changing COVID-19 protocols were more likely to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, according to new research conducted by the University of British Columbia. Adam spoke with Farinaz Havaei - UBC Nursing Professor, about how changing protocols can cause issues. Adam closed out the show by taking calls from listeners.

Jes is a resident of the 600-block of Langford street & spokesperson for a group called Vic West Together - Neighbours Creating Safe and Supportive Community. She spoke with Adam about her concerns that the facilities to house those sheltering in parks are too close to the elementary school, a number of daycares, the Montessori school and the community centre.

In this hour, Jes is a resident of the 600-block of Langford street & spokesperson for a group called Vic West Together - Neighbours Creating Safe and Supportive Community. She spoke with Adam about her concerns that the facilities to house those sheltering in parks are too close to the elementary school, a number of daycares, the Montessori school and the community centre. Later, Dr. Matthew Chow - President of Doctors of BC, joined Adam to discuss how virtual appointments have helped healthcare providers throughout the pandemic. He also said that he expects telemedicine to continue to be a key component of the healthcare system when the pandemic is done.

In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discussed a fiery wreck on the Malahat and the possibility of creating an alternate route. Adam also took calls from listeners.