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Victoria businesses facing a wave of break-ins
More and more businesses in the core are suffering break ins. So far in January, Vic PD have responded to 28, surpassing December’s total of 26.Jeff Bray, executive director of the Downtown Victoria Business Association, joined the program to talk about the string of break-ins. -
BC job training fund for developmentally disabled could be better spent to serve the needs of disabled folks
Paul Gilbert, spokesperson, BC Disability Caucus, joined Adam to discuss the BC government's job training fund to help developmentally disabled people get back into the workforce, and why he says the needs of disabled people aren't being met -
Victoria teachers calling for improved safety measures in schools
Adam spoke with Winona Waldron, President of Greater Victoria Teachers Association, to discuss what health and safety measures that the GTVA would like to see implemented in schools to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. -
Westhills Stadium to be renamed Starlight Stadium
Westhills Stadium in Langford will soon be known as the Starlight Stadium -- and the new half-million dollar naming sponsorship will be a boon to Pacific FC and the municipality. Stew Young, mayor of Langford, joined Al to talk about the naming deal and the benefit the stadium has for the community. -
Checking in with Victoria MP Laurel Collins
Laurel Collins, NDP MP for Victoria, joined Al to share the news that she is expecting a baby in the springtime, and talk about preparing for a potential federal spring election. -
More Victorians are taking a daily dip in the cold water off Willows Beach
Many people are joining a "f-uncomfortable" adventure, by taking a daily dip in the chilly waters off Willows beach. Andy Bernhart started the group in 2019, but has seen membership grow during the pandemic. Bernhart chatted with Al this morning about growing interest in the cold water swims. -
Vancouver Island adds 65 new COVID cases, but cases are dropping on the south Island
There are 65 new COVID-19 cases confirmed over the weekend, but numbers on the South Island are falling. Dr. Richard Stanwick, Island Health's chief medical health officer, joined Al to speak about the latest COVID-19 numbers on the Island. -
Saanich Market offering free fresh food for those in need
Rick Boomer, missions ministry director for the Saanich Baptist Church and organizer of the Neighbourhood Market, joined Al to talk about the Saanich Market. It’s one of ten free markets across Greater Victoria run by Living Edge, a not-for-profit project of the Anglican Network of Canada, that offers free fresh food to those in need. -
Victoria MP Laurel Collins expecting a child in the spring
Laurel Collins, NDP MP for Victoria, joined Al to share the news that she is expecting a baby in the springtime, and talk about preparing for a potential federal spring election. -
BC exploring a possible travel ban
Walt Judas, CEO of the Tourism Association of BC, joined Al to talk about Premier Horgan saying he’s seeking legal opinions about a travel ban and how that would negatively impact the tourism industry.
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Adam Stirling Noon Hour - January 19 - 2021
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Adam Stirling Hour 2 - January 19 - 2021
In this hour, Adam spoke with Winona Waldron, President of Greater Victoria Teachers Association, to discuss what health and safety measures that the GTVA would like to see implemented in schools to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. Later, Cornerstone Pentecostal Church has found a way for their congregation to worship safely. Pastor Jim Shew joined Adam to talk about the drive-in service that has been approved by health officials. -
Adam Stirling Hour 1 - January 19 - 2021
In the first hour of today’s show, Adam discusses a recent motion proposed at Victoria council to eliminate all paid positions within the Victoria Police Department. -
Adam Stirling Hour 2 - January 19 - 2021
In this hour, BC is searching for more places to house those living outside, but they may have to look outside the hotels and motels they’ve been considering. Susan Abells, Committee to End Homelessness Victoria, spoke with Adam about the province purchasing new housing spaces. Later, Paul Gilbert, spokesperson, BC Disability Caucus, joined Adam to discuss the BC government's job training fund to help developmentally disabled people get back into the workforce, and why he says the needs of disabled people aren't being met -
Drive-in church service approved by health officials
Cornerstone Pentecostal Church has found a way for their congregation to worship safely. Pastor Jim Shew joined Adam to talk about the drive-in service that has been approved by health officials. -
Province may have to explore beyond buying old hotels to house homeless
BC is searching for more places to house those living outside, but they may have to look outside the hotels and motels they’ve been considering. Susan Abells, Committee to End Homelessness Victoria, spoke with Adam about the province purchasing new housing spaces. -
Adam Stirling Noon Hour - January 18 - 2021
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Adam Stirling Hour 2 - January 18 - 2021
In this hour, Rick McCandless - a policy analyst, ICBC watchdog, and former senior public servant -- who writes the blog BC Policy Perspectives, joined Adam to talk about how ICBC will slash car insurance rates by 15% starting in May. Later, BC had a very strong December in home sales which caps off a strong year in home sales driven by the low interest rates. Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist of the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA), joined Adam to discuss December home sales in the province. -
It may still be possible to transmit COVID-19 after vaccination
Adam spoke with Horacio Bach, Adjunct Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UBC, about why being vaccinated against COVID-19 isn’t necessarily a free pass to gather and socialize the way people did pre-pandemic. -
ICBC cutting car insurance rates by 15% in May
Rick McCandless - a policy analyst, ICBC watchdog, and former senior public servant -- who writes the blog BC Policy Perspectives, joined Adam to talk about how ICBC will slash car insurance rates by 15% starting in May.
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Alberta premier urging Biden not to scrap Keystone XL project
Alberta’s premier invested $1.1 billion of taxpayers’ money in the controversial Keystone XL project. Now he’s considering selling parts of the pipeline for scrap if President-elect Joe Biden moves against it. Robert Tuttle, Bloomberg energy markets reporter, joined the program to talk about what this means for Alberta and the rest of Canada. -
Laurel Collins proving that being a expecting mother and a MP aren't mutually exclusive
Victoria MP Laurel Collins made headlines today, with the announcement that she is pregnant. Janni Aragon, adjunct assistant professor of political science at UVic, with a focus on gender and feminist theory, joined the program to speak about what stereotypes and other barriers make it challenging for women in politics who want to start a family. -
Number of BC youth detained under the mental-health act grew 162% over past decade
Over a 10 year span, the number of youth detained under the mental-health act rose 162 per cent in BC, and the province's children's representative, Jennifer Charlesworth, says it's a call to review voluntary, community-based mental health programs. -
Will we see more snow this winter?
New CTV Vancouver Island weather host, Warren Dean, joined the program to chat with Ryan about what we can expect weather-wise for the rest of the winter, and also tell us a bit about himself and how he ended up in his new position. -
Victoria police catch ferry harbour thief after chase on the water
Cst. Cam MacIntyre, spokesperson for the Victoria police, joined the program to talk about a man who was arrested this morning after stealing a water harbour ferry taxi. -
Will we see more snow this winter?
New CTV Vancouver Island weather host, Warren Dean, joined the program to chat with Ryan about what we can expect weather-wise for the rest of the winter, and also tell us a bit about himself and how he ended up in his new position. -
Advocate calls for COVID-19 vaccine priority for people with Down syndrome
Ryan speaks with Wayne Leslie, CEO, Down Syndrome Resource Foundation about an open letter he penned to Provincial Health Officer Dr Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix calling for the prioritization of COVID-19 vaccines for people with Down syndrome after a U.K. study looking into the impacts of COVID-19 on people with Down syndrome estimates those with the disability are four times more likely to be hospitalized by the virus, and 10 times more likely to die. -
Campbell River driver listening to podcast via Bluetooth was not distracted
Ryan speaks with Chris Foord from the CRD Traffic Safety Commission about a recent judgement that found an Island man, ticketed for distracted driving for iistening to a podcast via Bluetooth through his vehicles speakers, was not distracted. -
Woman spends time in jail, rates West Shore RCMP staff and cells 4.5-stars
Constable Nancy Saggar from the West Shore RCMP joins the program to talk about a positive review they recently received from a woman who had spent some time in their custody. -
Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission warns of possible economic impact if full commission not fully funded
Kathleen Gilbert, commissioner of the Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission, joins the program to discuss why the commission can't continue to offer what she calls "top-shelf service that resulted in a $50 million boost to the CRD economy" in 2020 without full funding.
Weekend Shows
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Jan 16 2021 - Tech Talk
Gary Beyer co-owner of Tesseract 2.0 Computers and Joel Rushworth local technology enthusiast guest host this episode of Tech Talk. -
The Whole Home Show Jan 9
Victoria Real Estate 2020 Recap and forecast for the upcoming year. A discussion with PRIME Real Estate Team members Kyle Kerr and Sean Farrell from RE/MAX Camosun -
Jan 09 2021 - Tech Talk
Charles Martin , Victoria Mac and iOS User Group Program Director and "Space Javelin" podcast co-host joins us on air. -
The Whole Home Show Jan 2
City of Victoria's newest Councillor, newly elected Stephen Andrew discusses homelessness and housing affordability. https://www.stephenandrew.ca/ stephen.andrew@victoria.ca 250-361-1217 -
The Whole Home Show Dec 5
Legal aspects including dealing with COVID in a transaction plus Norwell Drive in Nanaimo: a non-strata row home development 778-265-2677 info@sitkalaw.ca https://www.norwelldrive.ca/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv-xQHlQkTo earle.cherneski@gmail.com (604) 998-8895 -
The Whole Home Show Jan 2
City of Victoria's newest Councillor, newly elected Stephen Andrew discusses homelessness and housing affordability. https://www.stephenandrew.ca/ stephen.andrew@victoria.ca 250-361-1217 -
The Whole Home Show Dec 26
Christmas stories with REALTORs across the country: Barry Lebow, Toronto https://barrylebow.com/ Ronn James, Mississauga http://ronnjames.ca/ Leo Bruneau, Coquitlam https://teamleo.com/ -
The Whole Home Show Dec 19
Real Estate war stories with the PRIME Real Estate Team at RE/MAX Camosun: Kyle Kerr and Sean Farrell. www.PRIMETeam.ca -
Jan 2 2020 - Tech Talk
Richard Odd, tech at Gizmo's Computers in Langford, joins us today on Tech Talk. -
Dec 26 2020 - Tech Talk
Ron Fraser, Sidney tech enthusiast and now-retired Manager of the Technology Department at the London Drugs store on Yates Street joins us.
