Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins Adam to address the outcome of the B.C. Liberal Party Leader election and how the on-going protest may be affecting the current political climate of Canada. Cheffins spoke about Premier Ford and Prime Minister’s public conferences speaking to the COVID-19 Mandate protesters. Afterwards, Adam finishes the show with opening up the Call In lines in which Government Street merchants and general listeners are able to voice their thoughts and concerns pertaining to City Council, vaccinations, and the Truck Convoy.

Adam opens up the Call In lines allowing for listeners to call in. A few Government Street Merchants were able to call in to express their own concerns and opinions on City Council’s options regarding allowing access to Government Street during the upcoming Cruise Ship season. Stephen Andrew, Victoria City Councillor joins Adam to acknowledge and provide insight to the Government Street debate along with his own stance on the issue.

Stephen Andrew, Victoria City Councillor joins Adam to acknowledge and provide insight to the Government Street debate along with his own stance on the issue. 

Mike Williamson, CEO of Cascadia Seaweed, and Abraham Pelkey, Tsawout First Nation elected councillor, joined Adam to share a new project between Cascadia Seaweed and the Tsawout First Nation. Williamson spoke to how they are able to create eco-friendly farms for seaweed, and Pelkey spoke to how important it is for the nation to utilize their Indigenous rights

Mike Williamson, CEO of Cascadia Seaweed and Abraham Pelkey, Tsawout First Nation elected councillor join Adam to share a new collaborated project between Cascadia Seaweed and the Tsawout First Nation. Williamson speaks to how they are able to create eco friendly farms for seaweed and Pelkey speaks to how important it is for the nation to utilize their Indigenous rights. The remainder of the show is dedicated to allowing listeners to call in to speak to Adam about various topics including global COVID-19 protocols and the Trucker Convoy protests.

Adam recaps the changes in the Trucker Convoy Protests as the protests have now affected various groups, individuals, and economics necessities. Adam opens up the call in lines for listeners to voice their opinions and concerns regarding local government and business, on-going protests

Listeners are able to continue chatting with Adam via open lines. Listeners express their thoughts about COVID-19 mandates and federal government. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for their weekly segment; Legally Speaking. Mulligans shares a few legal cases including a Indigenous Grandmother seeking to care for her grandchildren and a man who quits his jobs in hopes to avoid paying child support. Mulligans also speaks about the negotiations between Crown Council Association in B.C. and the Provincial Government.

Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for their weekly segment; Legally Speaking. Mulligans shares a few legal cases including a Indigenous Grandmother seeking to care for her grandchildren and a man who quits his jobs in hopes to avoid paying child support. Mulligans also speaks about the negotiations between Crown Council Association in B.C. and the Provincial Government.

Listeners continue to call in for Open Lines to discuss various topics with Adam including ‘the great reset’ and hospital numbers regarding COVID-19. Benjamin Cox, study's lead author shares with Adam some of his research about carbon taxes and climate change. Cox stresses that there is a common ground between Mining Industry and Environmental Movements and if utilized properly, could benefit all involved. Today’s show wraps up with Adam responding to a few texts/calls from listeners as well as provides some insight into the potential fiction of protests.

Adam kicks off the show with examining the recent developments regarding COVID-19 protocols in various Canadian Provinces and speculate what it might look like going forward. Colin Plant, board chair, Capital Regional District joins Adam to discuss topics to be covered in an upcoming the CRD Board Meeting. One of these topics being how the CRD Board plans to create a 10 year strategic plan for local parks as well as reports on regional greenhouse gas inventory. Adam opens up the call in lines for listeners to voice their thoughts and opinions pertaining to COVID-19 Mandates and protocol, protests, and the Canadian government.