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Royal and McPherson Theatre Society receiving a $20,000 grant from the Victoria Foundation
The Victoria Foundation is giving the Royal and McPherson Theatre Society a $20,000 grant to help it make it through the pandemic. Carol Hall, director of strategic initiatives, Victoria Foundation, joined Al to talk about the grant. -
B.C. entering a heat wave
Armel Castellan, meteorologist, Environment and Climate Change Canada, joined Al to chat about the heatwave on the west coast. -
How can we move forward indigenous reconciliation in B.C.?
Today is National Indigenous People's Day in Canada. Murray Rankin, BC Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, joined Al for a conversation about indigenous reconciliation in Canada. -
How to plan an outing with your dog on a hot summer day
Penny Stone, executive director, Victoria Humane Society, joined Al to share some advice for those who plan to take their dog in the car on another hot day. -
BC Ferries preparing for a busy summer season
The travel restrictions have lifted, and BC Ferries has seem a boom in travel. Mark Collins, president and CEO, BC Ferries, spoke with Al about the upcoming summer season. -
Students, families, teachers and staff should plan for a near-normal return to school in September
Jennifer Whiteside, BC's new Minister of Education and MLA for New Westminster discusses what next school year will look like. A look back at this challenging year Students, families, teachers and staff should plan for a near-normal return to school in September. -
What can be done about soaring housing prices?
Canada has been experiencing soaring housing prices in several key markets - including Victoria. Erin O'Toole, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, MP for Durham discusses what can be done. -
The Teeny Tiny Garden Tour will be virtual this year
The Teeny Tiny Garden Tour will be virtual this year to raise money for Victoria Hospice. Wendy Innes, interim director of fund development, Victoria Hospice discusses what the event will look like. -
Camper came home!
Rebecca Ellis speaks with Al about Camper being found and brought home to them Wednesday night. Camper was located Wednesday night nearly five kilometres from the site where she and her owner fled their parked van Friday as a man smashed its windows with a hammer. -
Event Planners experiencing a business boom
The move to phase 2 has resulted in a boom of business for event planners. Scott Gurney, owner and founder, 17 Black Events talks about what's going on in his industry.
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Adam Stirling Hour 2. June 21, 2021
There are strong levels of support across the province for more pointed governmental and societal actions to address reconciliation further. Adam speaks with Steve Mossop, president, Insights West about what conversations British Columbians are having about residential schools. The City of Victoria says it's cautiously optimistic about the municipality's economic recovery as B.C.'s COVID-19 reopening plan continues Adam speaks with, Jeff Bray of the Downtown Victoria Business Association about the signs of economic recovery in Victoria, surge in film and building permits. Adam takes calls from Listeners -
Adam Stirling, Hour 3, June 21, 2021
Adam speaks with Rob Martin, Mayor of Colwood about some preliminary design concepts for its multi-use pathway along Lagoon Beach. Adam takes calls from listeners. -
Signs of economic recovery in Victoria
The City of Victoria says it's cautiously optimistic about the municipality's economic recovery as B.C.'s COVID-19 reopening plan continues Adam speaks with, Jeff Bray of the Downtown Victoria Business Association about the signs of economic recovery in Victoria, surge in film and building permits. -
Adam Stirling Hour 1, June 21, 2021
Adam discusses vaccination concerns, and takes calls from listeners. -
Colwood unveils new pathway designs for Esquimalt Lagoon
Adam speaks with Rob Martin, Mayor of Colwood about some preliminary design concepts for its multi-use pathway along Lagoon Beach. -
Support for reconciliation strong across Canada
There are strong levels of support across the province for more pointed governmental and societal actions to address reconciliation further. Adam speaks with Steve Mossop, president, Insights West about what conversations British Columbians are having about residential schools. -
Adam Stirling Hour 3 - June 18 - 2021
In this hour, Adam was joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political discussion. Later, Michael Lee, MLA for Vancouver-Langara, is vying to become the next leader of the BC Liberal party. He joined Adam to talk about what changes he thinks need to be made in the Liberal party and in the government of Britiwh Columbia. -
Michael Lee vying to become the next leader of the BC Liberal party
Michael Lee, MLA for Vancouver-Langara, is vying to become the next leader of the BC Liberal party. He joined Adam to talk about what changes he thinks need to be made in the Liberal party and in the government of Britiwh Columbia. -
Political analysis Professor Ron Cheffins
Adam was joined by Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, for their weekly political discussion. -
Adam Stirling Hour 2 - June 18 - 2021
In this hour, Donna Friedlander, owner/operator, Tally Ho Carriage Tours, joined Adam to chat about how they're doing as restrictions start to lift in the province. Adam also took calls from listeners.
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Jay Lamoureux ready to represent Canada at the Olympcs
Jay Lamoureux is a Canadians Olympic Cyclist preparing for the Tokyo games this summer. He joined the show to chat before his send off to the games. -
Checking in with Adam Olsen on Indigenous Peoples Day
Adam Olsen, Green MLA, Saanich North and the Islands and a member of Tsartlip First Nation joined the program to talk about what Indigenous Peoples Day means to him and what work is being done towards reconciliation in the province. -
Over $140,000 raised by Find Our Lost Children GoFundMe
Steve Sxwithul’txw is the creator of the Find Our Lost Children GoFundMe, that is raising funds to search other former residential schools for human remains. He joined Ryan Price to talk aboutthe fundraiser and what Indigenous Peoples Day means to him. -
Walk-in spots available for unvaccinated adults on Vancouver Island
Ryan speaks with Dr. Richard Stanwick, Island Health's Chief Medical Health Officer, about today's announcement that people aged 18 years and older can now get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at an Island Health mass immunization clinic without an appointment. -
Select US venues not allowing attendance by Canadians vaccinated with AstraZeneca
View Royal mayor David Screech joins the program to talk about his attempt to purchase tickets to "Springsteen on Broadway" in New York City only to discover his pair of AstraZeneca vaccinations don't meet the venue's COVID-19 safety requirements. -
Pandemic sees fathers becoming more involved with childcare and housework
Ryan speaks with Dr. Jessica Ball, a professor in the School of Child and Youth Care, at the University of Victoria, to discuss her new study showing positive changes in fathers’ involvement in childcare and housework during the pandemic. -
Expert Panel on Housing Supply and Affordability Makes 23 Recommendations for improving housing conditions in BC
Ryan speaks with Joy MacPhail, Chair of the Expert Panel on the Future of Housing Supply and Affordability, about the 23 recommendations released today the panel believes will improve housing conditions for British Columbians. -
Asian Giant Hornet recently spotted in Washington State, but not seen on Vancouver Island since late 2019.
Paul van Westendorp, BC's Provincial Apiculturist, joins the program for an update on the Province's efforts to monitor and eradicate invasive Asian Giant Hornets. -
Regional population growth outpacing projections
Ryan speaks with Ted Relph, a Victoria resident & professor emeritus of geography and planning at the University of Toronto, about the fast pace at which the population of southern Vancouver Island is growing and the need for local and regional governments to update their plans to account for it. -
Annamie Paul calls out party executives who sought to oust her, blames Trudeau for creating turmoil in the Green Party of Canada
Ryan speaks with Kim Speers, assistant teaching professor in U-Vic's School of Public Administration, about issues affecting the Green Party of Canada, their future viability as a federal political party and, the future of Annamie Paul as the Party’s leader.
Weekend Shows
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The Whole Home ShowJune 19
International Lawyer and Cross Border expert Lauren Cohen talks about investing in properties in the States, setting up a real estate business and obtaining an investor Visa. Lauren's podcast: https://laurenesq.com/ Top 10 Questions Download - https://realestateacrossborders.com/top10questions/ Here’s Lauren's gift - a link and coupon code for her e-book, Real Estate Investing Across Borders: http://bit.ly/REAcrossBorders Coupon code: REI4FREE -
june 19 2021 - tech talk
Mike Lupu, departing Tech Experience Manager at the London Drugs, joins us on air. -
The Whole Home Show- June 12
Chief Executive Officer of the British Columbia Financial Services Authority, Blair Morrison, discusses the creation of the BCFSA which oversees the Real Estate Council of BC and the Superintendent of Real Estate. Also discussed is anti-money laundering, disciplinary actions and Post COVID recovery. -
June 12 2021 - Tech Talk
Richard Odd, tech at Gizmo's Computers, joins us on air. -
The Whole Home Show- June 5
Show sponsor Denise Webster from Dominion Lending Centers Modern Mortgage Group discusses the Mortgage Stress Test implemented June 1, plus a discussion on ownership and the struggle to buy in today's market. https://denisewebster.ca/ -
June 05 2021 - Tech Talk
Aitan Roubini, President of VMUG, Certified Apple Support Specialist, and the owner/operator of MacZen.ca joins us on air. -
The Whole Home Show- May 29
Real Estate Stories 4 A collection of stories from Real Estate Agents across the country. Most hilarious, some scary, all real life! Guests Jeremy Sutton RE/MAX Langley, Vincent Baart RE/MAX Camosun, Walker Adair Keller Williams Vancouver, Tammy Evans RE/MAX White Rock, Andrew Perrie Revel Realty Niagara on the Lake -
May 29 2021 - Tech Talk
Peter Young, owner of Priority 1 Computers, joins us on air. -
The Whole Home Show - May 22
A discussion on the state of Real Estate in Victoria including bidding wars, delayed offers and more. Guest Sean Farrell from the PRIME Real Estate Team at RE/MAX Island Properties -
May 22 2021 - Tech Talk
Alan is joined by Ron Fraser, Sidney tech enthusiast.
