Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Open Lines continue as callers are able to chat with Adam about various topics covered throughout the show including Canadian Federal Government, the Russia/Ukraine conflict, and the potential allgamation between the cities of Saanich and Victoria. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for their Legally Speaking segment as the duo discusses interesting legally proceedings. Mulligan starts off by speaking about announcements made that will change the way legal services are offered, including accessibility to legal aid for youth. Next, Mulligan shares a legal case the involved an individual caught cheating at a gambling institution and ultimately lead to the individual potentially facing deportation. Finally, Mulligan provides details for a legal case in which a person with the last name of Grabher challenges that he’s personal license plate of Grabher should be allowed under the freedom of expression.

Dr. Valorie Masuda, palliative care physician joins the program to provide insight into a unique form of treatment that involves the use of psychedelic drugs. Dr. Masuda acknowledges the challenges faced by individuals facing end of life medical situations and how certain psychedelic drugs can be very powerful in aiding individuals on a philosophical level.   

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for their Legally Speaking segment as the duo discusses interesting legally proceedings. Mulligan starts off by speaking about announcements made that will change the way legal services are offered, including accessibility to legal aid for youth. Next, Mulligan shares a legal case the involved an individual caught cheating at a gambling institution and ultimately lead to the individual potentially facing deportation. Finally, Mulligan provides details for a legal case in which a person with the last name of Grabher challenges that he’s personal license plate of "Grabher" should be allowed under the freedom of expression.

Alistair MacGregor, NDP MP for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford joins the program to speak to Adam about the recent agreement between the NDP and Liberal Parties which will allow Trudeau’s Government to remain in Federal power. MacGregor also acknowledges that it will take a tremendous amounts of efforts but is optimistic that the commitments between both Parties will ultimately help improve public health care. Open Lines continue as listeners are able to voice their thoughts and concerns on various covered on the show including Victoria City Council, taxes, health care, and housing.

Jennifer Heighton, founder of the Safe Schools Coalition B.C. and an elementary school teacher in Burnaby speaks to Adam about the mask mandates being lifted for children while at B.C. elementary schools. Heighton expresses discontent towards the mandates being lifted as schooling is a unique situation and alternative procedures should be engaged to ensure the safety of children and families. Open Lines are utilized between guests are listeners are able to voice their perspective on various topics and issues covered throughout the show. John Alexander, litigation partner, Cox Taylor Barristers and Solicitors joins the program to speak to Adam about some breaking news in the Overnight Camping at Beacon Hill Park saga as an appeal as been issued for the Court Case to be reopened nearly a month after a verdict had been reached.

The show kicks off with Adam providing a compilation of audio clips that highlight some of the curios nature and habits of Victoria City Council over the last few years. Afterwards, Adam examines and speculates upon City Council’s latest initiative in which Council hopes to implement a voluntary property tax that could ultimately benefit local Indigenous communities under the name of reconciliation. Afterwards, Adam spends some time examining Victoria and Esquimalt’s discussion over police funding. Open Lines are available to listeners to chat with Adam about topics covered throughout the show, notably the on-goings at Victoria City Council.

Alistair MacGregor, NDP MP for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford joins the program to speak to Adam about the recent agreement between the NDP and Liberal Parties which will allow Trudeau’s Government to remain in Federal power. MacGregor also acknowledges that it will take a tremendous amounts of efforts but is optimistic that the commitments between both Parties will ultimately help improve public health care.

John Alexander, litigation partner, Cox Taylor Barristers and Solicitors joins the program to speak to Adam about some breaking news in the Overnight Camping at Beacon Hill Park saga as an appeal as been issued for the Court Case to be reopened nearly a month after a verdict had been reached.

Jennifer Heighton, founder of the Safe Schools Coalition B.C. and an elementary school teacher in Burnaby speaks to Adam about the mask mandates being lifted for children while at B.C. elementary schools. Heighton expresses discontent towards the mandates being lifted as schooling is a unique situation and alternative procedures should be engaged to ensure the safety of children and families. 

Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. speaks to Adam about recent polls conducted among Canadians to help determine the general attitudes towards COVID-19 and the on-going pandemic.  Canseco provides background information as well as statistics from polls that aim to examine if Canadians consider COVID-19 a real threat, do Canadians still wear masks when out, and whether Canadians think that the worst of COVID-19 is behind us.