Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam starts the show by updating listeners on the on going tension between Royal Athletic Park users and the Victoria City Council and North Park Association. Adam shares audio clips from Victoria City Council, HarbourCats managing partner Jim Swanson, and representative from the North Park Association Sean Kahil as a foundation of understanding. Afterwards, Adam reads off the latest responses from North Park Association addressing uncovered information presented in recent days. Todd Stone, Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia joins the program to speak about the challenges in the British Columbia justice system which were recently highlighted in a letter from B.C. urban mayors. Stone acknowledges that various solutions and changes has been suggested in the letter from B.C. mayors and can be realistic implemented by the Attorney General with seemingly ease.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program with Adam for their weekly Legally Speaking segment. Mulligan shares his thoughts on the recently released letter from several B.C. urban mayors that outline challenges faced by urban communities pertaining to the justice system. Afterwards, Mulligan discuss the legitimacy of the solutions that were suggested by mayors and noting upon the pros and cons of these potential solutions.

Todd Stone, Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia joins the program to speak about the challenges in the British Columbia justice system which were recently highlighted in a letter from B.C. urban mayors. Stone acknowledges that various solutions and changes has been suggested in the letter from B.C. mayors and can be realistic implemented by the Attorney General with seemingly ease.

Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered throughout the show including the Emergencies Act Inquiry, the federal government, the ‘Freedom Convoy’, the healthcare system, and B.C. Premier John Horgan.

To start the show, Adam clarifies some misinformation pertaining to the use of hotel rooms for patients of local hospitals. Afterwards, we listen to a segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby as B.C. Premier John Horgan shares his side of the story when he let a vulgarity slip during Question Period at the Legislature. Premier Horgan also speaks to the doctor shortage concerns from residents all over B.C. Jim Swanson, managing partner, Victoria HarbourCats joins the program to speak with Adam about tension between the North Park Association and the users of Royal Athletic Park. Swanson stresses that the HarbourCats have no intentions of changing parks for their activities and acknowledges that members of the North Park community do not agree with the N.P.A and do not feel properly represented.

Tyler Dyck, president of the Craft Distillers Guild of British Columbia joins the program to speak about how new regulations will prevent distilleries from producing and selling hand sanitizer  by November. Dyck notes that dozens of distilleries stopped producing alcohol consuming products and started to help out with the high demand of sanitizer at the start of the pandemic. Open Lines continue as listeners chat with Adam about topics covered throughout the show including politician slip ups and the upcoming Victoria City Council election.

Tyler Dyck, president of the Craft Distillers Guild of British Columbia joins the program to speak about how new regulations will prevent distilleries from producing and selling hand sanitizer  by November. Dyck notes that dozens of distilleries stopped producing alcohol consuming products and started to help out with the high demand of sanitizer at the start of the pandemic. 

Jim Swanson, managing partner, Victoria HarbourCats joins the program to speak with Adam about tension between the North Park Association and the users of Royal Athletic Park. Swanson stresses that the HarbourCats have no intentions of changing parks for their activities and acknowledges that members of the North Park community do not agree with the N.P.A and do not feel properly represented.

Paul Danison, rentals.ca, Content Director joins the program to speak about the rising rates of rentals in British Columbia. Danison acknowledges over the course of one year Vancouver saw an rise in over 30% for rentals with Victoria having a similar rise in rates. Danison notes that the pandemic contributed to the housing crisis and fewer retirees are moving to Vancouver Island these days because of the drastic rise in prices. Open Lines continue as listeners are able to voice their opinions on topics covered throughout the show including the housing crisis, and the doctor shortages.

The show starts with Adam providing some additional information on the topic of introducing an off leash dog park at Royal Athletic Park purposed by Victoria City Council. This additional information helps the understanding of the motives of Victoria City Council and which bylaws were altered prior to the purposed changes to Royal Athletic Park. Open Lines are available for listeners to talk with Adam about topics covered throughout the show, notably, overdoses and the doctor shortage.