How To Prepare For Outdoor Adventures As Search & Rescue Calls Rise
Sandra Riches, executive director, BC division, AdventureSmart joins the program to speak to Adam about the surge in Search & Rescue calls in B.C. Riches notes upon various means of preparing for outdoor adventures, stresses that cellphones should not be relied upon as the primary navigation tool, and acknowledges how vital understanding how to use a map and compass can be.
Adam Stirling Hour 3 - May 10 - 2022
Open Lines continue as listeners are able to speak with Adam about topics covered previously on the show including the Missing Middle Housing initiative, Victoria City Council, anti-vaxxers, the CRD, City Council’s plan to remove 30% vehicles, and reno-victions.
Adam Stirling Hour 1 - May 10 - 2022
Adam starts the show with an update on the ‘Freedom Conoy’ that had been rallying outside the Legislature Building in Victoria for several weeks earlier this year. Notably convoy organizers from Albert have announced that they will be rallying in Nanaimo this upcoming weekend. Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District joins the program to speak to Adam about key topics on the agenda for the upcoming CRD meeting. Plant speaks about an initiative that will see more investment into Indigenous businesses, timelines for a new board after the upcoming election, optimizing landfills and waste management, and the full regional reach of the CRD.
Adam Stirling Hour 2 - May 10 - 2022
Peter Milobar, Official Opposition Finance Critic, Liberal MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson joins the program to speak with Adam about the rising costs of fuel and the implications. Milobar acknowledges that B.C. residents are paying more for gas than neighbouring provinces and states. Additionally Milobar notes that we are seeing more rising charges on everything from food transportation to leisure travel. Afterwards Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute talks to Adam about Canadians general reception to Canada’s involvement in the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Korzinski notes that the survey outlines that 46% of Canadians have done something in attempt to aid the people of Ukraine including donating and sponsoring refugees. Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered on the show including Victoria City Council, public transit, the ‘Freedom Convoy’, and how the benefits of seeking both sides to a story.
A Preview Of Topics To Be Covered By The Capital Regional District
Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District joins the program to speak to Adam about key topics on the agenda for the upcoming CRD meeting. Plant speaks about an initiative that will see more investment into Indigenous businesses, timelines for a new board after the upcoming election, optimizing landfills and waste management, and the full regional reach of the CRD.
What Are The Implications Of Rising Gas Prices?
Peter Milobar, Official Opposition Finance Critic, Liberal MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson joins the program to speak with Adam about the rising costs of fuel and the implications. Milobar acknowledges that B.C. residents are paying more for gas than neighbouring provinces and states. Additionally Milobar notes that we are seeing more rising charges on everything from food transportation to leisure travel.
How Are Canadians Feeling About Canada's Involvement In The Ukraine/Russia Conflict
Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute talks to Adam about Canadians general reception to Canada’s involvement in the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Korzinski notes that the survey outlines that 46% of Canadians have done something in attempt to aid the people of Ukraine including donating and sponsoring refugees.
Adam Stirling Hour 1 - May 9 - 2022
Adam starts the show with an update from a story covered last week as a bicycle trailer of a young boy with a disability was stolen from the family’s secure area. The trailer has been found and the GoFundMe surpassed the goal and will now be donated to charity. Afterwards Adam shifts focus to the repeat offender issue as an incident occurred recently in Sooke as an individual was injured by a discharged firearm. We listen to segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby as Sergeant Chris Manseau, media relations officer for the B.C. RCMP discuses some of the details of the incident and ensures that the public does not need to be concerned as the suspect is in custody. Adam then addresses the purposed Missing Middle Housing initiative from Victoria City Council.