Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Open Lines continue as listeners are about to express their opinions on topics covered throughout the show including the justice system, and concerns with safety within one’s own community. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program for the weekly Legally Speaking segment with Adam as they discuss notably legal proceedings and concepts. Mulligan provides a overview of the history of Canadian Laws and conducts concerning abortions. Next Mulligan shares the details of a proceeding that had RCMP did not include enough details of an injunction prior to an arrest. Finally, Mulligan talks about how courts should conduct themselves in terms of ‘reasonable doubt’.

Dan McTeague, president, Canadians for Affordable Energy joins the program to speak about the rising prices of gas and oil. McTeague notes that gas prices will continue to increase over the coming months and how beneficial more infrastructure such an pipelines could be for Canada when dealing with inflated prices. Open Lines continue as listeners are able to express their thoughts and concerns on topics covered throughout the show including concerns with transportation employers, rising stocks and profits of big gas/oil companies, and Victoria City Council.

Adam starts the show by acknowledging a few top news stories such as Prime Minister Trudeau letting a vulgarity slip this week and the triumph return of Rifflandia to Victoria after four years. Afterwards, Adam notes upon that Victoria City Council is suppose to debate defunding/dismantling police authorities as another random assaults occurred over last weekend in James Bay. Open Lines continue as callers voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam on topics covered throughout the show including Victoria City Council and random acts of violence and assault.

Dan McTeague, president, Canadians for Affordable Energy joins the program to speak about the rising prices of gas and oil. McTeague notes that gas prices will continue to increase over the coming months and how beneficial more infrastructure such an pipelines could be for Canada when dealing with inflated prices

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program for the weekly Legally Speaking segment with Adam as they discuss notably legal proceedings and concepts. Mulligan provides a overview of the history of Canadian Laws and conducts concerning abortions. Next Mulligan shares the details of a proceeding that had RCMP did not include enough details of an injunction prior to an arrest. Finally, Mulligan talks about how courts should conduct themselves in terms of ‘reasonable doubt’.

Open Lines continue as listeners are able to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam about topics covered on the show including local theft, the homelessness issue, community health, housing challenges, and unclaimed property. Adam plays a segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby as Alec Rossa, President of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church shares an update on the arson that occurred on April 20th at the home of a Ukrainian family.

Adam starts the show by sharing an update on the on going re-contextualizing of the statue of John A. McDonald as the City of Victoria publishes a press release and outlines dialogues that will occur in coming months to address various reconciliation challenges including the torn-down statue. Adam also shares that one of his segments, The Fairy Creek: Legal Assistant, has been nominated for an 2022 RTDNA Award and recounts some of the main talking points from the segment. Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered throughout the show including the ugly aspects of Canadian history, colonization, and Indigenous peoples. To wrap up the hour we listen to a portion of the interview with Mike Farnworth, Solicitor General, B.C. Emergency Preparedness Minister from earlier today on Mornings With Al Ferraby as they discuss a new warning system.  

Karen Dinnie-Smyth, President, Victoria Real Estate Board (VRBE) joins the program to speak with Adam about the lower start to the housing market’s ‘busy season’ this year. Dinnie-Smyth acknowledges that prices are stable for the time being but is unsure of where the market could go over the next several months but believes it should remain fairly stable. Open Lines continue as listeners can chat with Adam about topic covered on the show including the housing crisis, immigration, inflation, and theft. Kerry Godbout, Local mother joins the program to provide details about a theft that her family has experienced this week. Godbout noted that her blue and yellow bicycle trailer is vital to her son to being able to participate in cycling with their family as her son is unable to ride a bike on his own.

Karen Dinnie-Smyth, President, Victoria Real Estate Board (VRBE) joins the program to speak with Adam about the lower start to the housing market’s ‘busy season’ this year. Dinnie-Smyth acknowledges that prices are stable for the time being but is unsure of where the market could go over the next several months but believes it should remain fairly stable. 

Kerry Godbout, Local mother joins the program to provide details about a theft that her family has experienced this week. Godbout noted that her blue and yellow bicycle trailer is vital to her son to being able to participate in cycling with their family as her son is unable to ride a bike on his own.