Sick days for BC workers
The BC Federation of Labour has a plan to ensure all workers have paid sick days in the province. Sussanne Skidmore, secretary-treasurer, BC Federation of Labour, joined Adam to discuss the plan for sick days.
Adam Stirling Noon Hour - July 10 - 2020
In the final hour of today’s show, Greater Victoria’s jobless rate continued to climb in June, despite a national decline in the unemployment rate. Adam spoke with Michael Lane, community engagement manager for Work BC Centre, about the issue. Adam closes out the program by taking calls from listeners.
Canadian police chiefs calling for decriminalization of personal drugs
Canada's police chiefs are calling for decriminalization of personal possession of illicit drugs as the best way to battle substance abuse -- and to divert people away from the criminal justice system. Scott Bernstein, policy director at the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, spoke with Adam about decriminalization.
Adam Stirling Hour 1 - July 10 - 2020
In the first hour of today's show, Mike Kazakowski from Citified.ca joined Adam for their weekly roundtable discussion. Today they discuss the increasing number of campers in various tent encampments across the region.
Victoria jobless numbers continue to rise
Greater Victoria’s jobless rate continued to climb in June, despite a national decline in the unemployment rate. Adam spoke with Michael Lane, community engagement manager for Work BC Centre, about the issue.
Adam Stirling Hour 2 - July 10 - 2020
In this hour, the BC Federation of Labour has a plan to ensure all workers have paid sick days in the province. Sussanne Skidmore, secretary-treasurer, BC Federation of Labour, joined Adam to discuss the plan for sick days. Later, Canada's police chiefs are calling for decriminalization of personal possession of illicit drugs as the best way to battle substance abuse -- and to divert people away from the criminal justice system. Scott Bernstein, policy director at the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, spoke with Adam about decriminalization.
Canadian political analysis with Professor Ron Cheffins
Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discuss the impact the WE scandal may have on Justin Trudeau and the Liberal party, and later take a look at how Ontario Premier Doug Ford has performed so far.
Adam Stirling Hour 3 - July 10 - 2020
In this hour, Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science, joined Adam for their weekly political discussion. This week they discuss the impact the WE scandal may have on Justin Trudeau and the Liberal party, and later take a look at how Ontario Premier Doug Ford has performed so far. Later, Canadian Cancer Trials Group is starting a trial for an immune-stimulating treatment to reduce COVID symptoms to prevent severe cases in people with cancer. Dr. Stuart Edmonds, Executive Vice President, Mission, Research and Advocacy at Canadian Cancer Society, joined the program to explain the importance of the treatment for those already suffering cancer treatments.