Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam starts the show by providing an update on the nomination for the RTDNA Awards then shifts focus to Victoria City Council and the Victoria Police Department. We examines various audio clips as Adam speculates upon some of the potential tensions between City Council and the Police Department regarding to the Province-Wide Police Reform Report and the rise in incidents in the downtown Victoria area involving youth.

Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisinfoWatch.org joins the program to speak with Adam about why Canada is banning tech-company Huawei from participating in Canadian 5G networks. Kolga explains what 5G and how it works and also provides understanding in why Huawei may be banned from participating in this technology in Canada. Then, Deputy Chief George Klemm, Errington Fire Department chats with Adam about a new initiative as the department has purchased a drone capable of utilizing thermal imaging in emergency and rescue efforts. Open Lines continue as listeners are able to provide their thoughts and opinions on topics covered on the show including the Royal B.C Museum, delayed infrastructure, and local tourism.

Deputy Chief George Klemm, Errington Fire Department chats with Adam about a new initiative as the department has purchased a drone capable of utilizing thermal imaging in emergency and rescue efforts. 

Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisinfoWatch.org joins the program to speak with Adam about why Canada is banning tech-company Huawei from participating in Canadian 5G networks. Kolga explains what 5G and how it works and also provides understanding in why Huawei may be banned from participating in this technology in Canada. 

Adam speaks with Dr. Patrick Brown, Centre for Global Health Research - St. Michael's Hospital, Department of Statistical Sciences - University of Toronto.

We hear about a U of T study which shows that, Omicron triples Canada's COVID-19 infection count.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

We hear peoples thoughts on the closure of the museum, and continued discussions on yesterdays council meeting.

Adam starts the hour with open lines.

Callers discuss the letter regarding stay home students, and crime involving youth downtown. 

Dr. Patrick Brown joins the show to discuss a U of T study which shows that, Omicron triples Canada's COVID-19 infection count

Adam takes call from listeners during open lines. Topics discussed are covid, and the future museum upgrade.

Adam discusses yesterdays council meeting.  Topics discussed included, an apparent letter that allegedly bans international students from being downtown after 5:00pm. 

Adam also discusses a previous motion in which Councilor Marianne Alto was in favor of ditching free lunches for council members.

Mike Kozakowski  from citified.ca joins Adam to speak on these issues as well.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines

Adam Stirling returns to the show! To start the show off, Adam provides updates on topics from last week including the ‘Freedom Convoy’, Albert politics, Victoria City Council, and Pickleball courts. Adam speculates upon City Council’s involvement with the Pickleball community as certain members appear to be stepping out of their duties in attempt to provide solutions for finding locations for courts for the players. We listen to relevant segments of a Victoria City Council meeting as they discuss potential options for Pickleballers in the southern regions of the Greater Victoria Area.  

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program for the weekly Legally Speaking segment with Adam as Mulligan shares interesting and notably legal proceedings. The first case Mulligan explains sees a party goer get intoxicated on drugs and alcohol to the point of being considered an  automaton and how the court proceeded with the crimes committed by this intoxicated individual. Afterwards, Mulligan provides an understanding of how decisions are shared among various levels of Canadian courts and how courts are the same level remain consistent. Finally, Mulligan addresses a case in B.C that involves ICBC.