Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins the program for the weekly Political Analyses segment with Adam as the duo discuss Canadian politics. Professor Cheffins focuses on the approval rating of Canada Premiers and the power relationship between the federal and provincial governments. 

Jim Swanson, managing partner, Victoria HarbourCats joins the program to speak with Adam about the updates on Royal Athletic Park’s potential off leash dog park. Swanson was pleased with the outcome of City Council’s decision and plans to donate ticket sales for tomorrow’s baseball games to the family whom were victims of a suspicious house fire. 

We listen to a segment from CTV Victoria News that also covers the potential Russian oligarch and the Saanich mansion. Open Lines continue as listeners talk with Adam about topics covered throughout the show including how community members can offer support to the victims of a recent suspicious house fire and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program for the weekly Legally Speaking with Adam as they discuss notably legal proceedings. The first case that Mulligan shares provides a foundation of understanding of a No Evidence Motion/Direct Verdict as a extremely intoxicated woman was arrested and had physical conflicts with officers. The second proceeding involves a estate plans, lack of legal advice, and an inheritance for two sisters of a father’s house.

Adam starts the show by sharing the details of a ‘Save Old Growth’ demonstration that occurred on April 20th where participants of the movement blocked part of the highway around the Goldstream area. We listen to audio clips that highlight some of the motives and goals of the ‘Save Old Growth’ movements. Adam also plays a segment from CTV Victoria News as an update on the recent suspicious house fire of a Catholic Ukraine Pastor followed by a interview on Mornings With Al Ferraby with Father Yuriy Vyshnevskyy, pastor of Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, whose family resided in the house that caught fire. Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns with Adam on topics covered throughout the show including a mansion that belongs to a potential Russian oligarch and lack of information. The hour concludes as we listen to another segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby with Elizabeth May discussion the potential Russian oligarch and the mansion.

Open Lines continue as listeners are able to voice their concerns and opinions on various topic covered throughout the show including Victoria City Council, free public transportations, the local homelessness issue, and Royal Athletic Park. Adam also shares audio clips that showcase members of Victoria City Council and their perspectives on homelessness and free public transit.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins the program for the weekly Legally Speaking with Adam as they discuss notably legal proceedings. The first case that Mulligan shares provides a foundation of understanding of a No Evidence Motion/Direct Verdict as a extremely intoxicated woman was arrested and had physical conflicts with officers. The second proceeding involves a estate plans, lack of legal advice, and an inheritance for two sisters of a father’s house.

Adam starts the show off by providing background information surrounding a proposal presented by Victoria City Council to incorporate an off leash dog park at Royal Athletic Park. Audio clips from yesterday’s show with John Wilson, co-owner, Victoria HarbourCats, David Lawes, president, Vic West Soccer, and a segment from Mornings With Al Ferraby with Jim Swanson, managing partner, Victoria HarbourCats are utilized to understand the perspectives of regular park users plus clips from Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps chat with CFAX’s Ryan Price. Open Lines are available for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered on the show including inflation, Victoria City Council, and local homelessness issues.  

Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. joins the program to speak about British Columbians attitude towards distracted driving. Canseco notes that their research suggests that Vancouver Islanders have much stronger feelings towards distracted driving compared to the rest of B.C. Open Lines continue as listeners chat with Adam about topics and issues covered throughout the show including local homelessness issues. Afterwards we listen to audio clips from a Victoria City Council meeting that helps provide understanding of the council’s relationship with local parks and relevant campers and/or homeless groups.

Rob Buffam, CTV Vancouver Island updates Adam and listeners on a indecent that occurred early this morning as a house caught fire. Buffam shares the accounts of the house residents, all of whom are safe, as they recount hearing “glugging” sounds and could smell gas before flames were set ablaze. Residents believe that an individual potentially poured gas through the front door’s mail slot before lighting the fire and fleeing. Open Lines continue as listeners are able to voice their thoughts and concerns on topics covered on the show including challenges faced by Victoria residents, homelessness issue, voluntary peace officers, and overnight camping.

Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. joins the program to speak about British Columbians attitude towards distracted driving. Canseco notes that their research suggests that Vancouver Islanders have much stronger feelings towards distracted driving compared to the rest of B.C.