Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Stephen Whipp, investement advisor, Leede Jones Gable inc speaks to Adam about the rise in property tax deferrals and how this system could benefit home owners. 

Troy Clifford​, president, Ambulance Paramedics of BC chats with Adam about the optimism among ambulance first responders due to the B.C. budget providing more resources to help combat challenges faced by these first responders.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for their weekly segment in which together, they examine legal cases of interest in B.C. Mulligan shares a case in which a mother was murdered by her son and how the victim’s will was dealt with in regards to handing down inheritance and a case where ICBC claims that a translator has committed fraud by helping participants cheat on their road knowledge tests.   

Adam starts the show by recounting an incident in which the Parksville M.P had their offices vandalised. Adam then acknowledges the crisis between Ukraine and Russia and hypothesizes how that conflict may be involved with the on-going protests and discontent among Canadians. Adam provides a bit of an update on what is happening with convoy organizers. Adam also talks about various pieces of misinformation including false stories revolving around police horses and U.N. involvement in Canada.

Adam opens up the call in lines which allow for listeners to talk to Adam about various topics covered throughout the show including Canadian reputation, federal politics, as well as prices of COVID-19 tests. Greg D’Avignon, President and CEO, Business Council of B.C. joins Adam to discuss the B.C. labour plan in which has fallen short for a lot of people in terms of addressing necessary issues. D’Avignon talks about the how vital B.C. exports are to maintaining a healthy and rounded economy within B.C.  

Adam reads off a few texts messages addressing the prices of COVID-19 tests. Open Lines are available for listeners to call in and chat with Adam about various topics throughout the show. Dr. Florian Gassner, Associate Professor, Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies, University of British Columbia joins the program to provide Adam and listeners a brief history of the relationship of Ukraine and Russia. Gassner also acknowledges the current conflict arising between the two nations, how that came about, and where it may be going.

 Greg D’Avignon, President and CEO, Business Council of B.C. joins Adam to discuss the B.C. labour plan in which has fallen short for a lot of people in terms of addressing necessary issues. D’Avignon talks about the how vital B.C. exports are to maintaining a healthy and rounded economy within B.C.  

Dr. Florian Gassner, Associate Professor, Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies, University of British Columbia joins the program to provide Adam and listeners a brief history of the relationship of Ukraine and Russia. Gassner also acknowledges the current conflict arising between the two nations, how that came about, and where it may be going.

Adam opens up the call in lines in which listeners are able to chat about various topics such as Donald Trump’s new social media platform, the spreading of misinformation. Pershing Sun, Senior Analyst, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) joins Adam speak about the housing crisis in B.C. Sun acknowledges the vacancy rates and how the markets is changing over the last few years. Afterwards Adam shares information about a recent incident that resulted in an attack on a Coastal Gaslink work camp.

Ellis Ross, Liberal MLA for Skeena and former Haisla Chief, Opposition Critic for Energy and LNG joins Adam to speak about the recent attack on a Coastal Gaslink work camp. Ross talks about how the indecent doesn’t surprise him based on past behaviours and the importance of the history of Indigenous rights. Open Lines wrap up the show with listeners sharing their opinions with Adam regarding topics covered throughout the show.