Updates On Repurposing Sooke Resort To Support Ukrainian Refugees
CTV’s Rob Buffam sits in for Adam Stirling. Brian Holowaychuk, owner of the Grouse Nest resort in Sooke chats with Rob about the on-going project of repurposing a Sooke resort to provide Ukrainian refugees with temporary sheltering. Holowaychuk says that they have been able to welcome a couple families to the space so far but, due to complexities at boarders and airports, refugees are having difficulties making it to the area.
Saanich North & Islands MLA Weighs In On Police Reform
CTV’s Rob Buffam sits in for Adam Stirling. Adam Olsen, Green MLA for Saanich North and the Island chats with Rob primarily on the topic of the police reform report. Olsen acknowledges that the report does include some bold changes but can ultimately be beneficial in optimizing resources for both first responders and those calling for aid from first responders.
Adam Stirling Hour 3 - May 13 - 2022
Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins the program for a weekly political analyses with Adam. This week, Prof. Cheffins focuses primarily on Ontario politics including going on polls on the current standing the political parties within the province. Cheffins notes that several polls suggest that the Conservative Party is in the lead and will likely win the upcoming election in June. Open Lines continue as listeners voice their opinions on topics covered on the show including Victoria City Council, the housing crisis, the upcoming local election, immigration, and federal politics.
Adam Stirling Hour 2 - May 13 - 2022
Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered on the show including pop culture, concerns with Victoria City Council, and the upcoming local election.
Adam Stirling Hour 1 - May 13 - 2022
Adam starts the show by examining sections of a live stream produced by a former ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer as they harass Victoria community members and call Adam out. Topic shift focus as Adam shares segments from yesterday’s Victoria City Council meeting as they debate aspects o the upcoming local election including democratic rights and voting locations. Mike Kozakowski from Citified-dot-CA joins the program for a roundtable discussion with Adam as they express their opinions on the topics covered earlier on the show. Kozakowski raises the concern that the council may be considering potentially pre-counting mail-in ballots prior to election day.
Examining The Current State Of Ontario Politics
Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins the program for a weekly political analyses with Adam. This week, Prof. Cheffins focuses primarily on Ontario politics including going on polls on the current standing the political parties within the province. Cheffins notes that several polls suggest that the Conservative Party is in the lead and will likely win the upcoming election in June.
Adam Stirling Hour 3 - May 12 - 2022
Kora DeBeck, Associate Professor, SFU School of Public Policy & Research Scientist, BC Centre on Substance Use joins the program to speak to Adam about contaminated drug supplies. Prof. DeBeck notes that compared to areas in the U.S. and Australia, B.C. saw a significant drop in quality of drug supplies during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Open Lines continue as listeners voice their thoughts on topics covered on the show including bicycle infrastructure, Victoria City Council, Council’s relationship with people with disabilities, and the upcoming municipal election.
Adam Stirling Hour 1 - May 12 - 2022
Adam starts the show by recapping a series of incidents surrounding Victoria City Council’s involvement in controversial initiatives leading up to the local election in the fall. Adam notes upon various initiatives undergone by Victoria City Council in recent years that seemingly attempt to pit two different communities against each other. Open Lines are available for listeners to call in and voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered on the show including discontent with Victoria City Council and bicycle regulations and infrastructure.