Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Rick McCandless, a policy analyst, and former senior public servant -- who writes the blog BC Policy Perspectives joins Adam to examine the story that involves individuals pulling down the Captain James Cook statue last Canada Day. McCandless also provides his thoughts on the on-going protests in Ottawa. 

Dan Reeve, Political Science Instructor at Camosun College joins Adam to talk about the newly elected B.C Liberal Party Leader, Kevin Falcon, and speculate on how the party will proceed going forward.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins Adam for their weekly segment of political analysis. Cheffins and Adam review the history of the B.C. Liberal and NPD parties and what that could mean for the upcoming race to determine new party leader. Adam shares his thoughts on a few of the candidates with Cheffins provides additional relevant information. Afterwards, Adam opens the call in lines for listeners to voice their thoughts and concerns over various topics covered throughout the show today.

Adam starts the show by providing an update on the story regarding a local business owner’s attempts to seek police intervention during the Pro-Trucker Convoy protests and how the proper authorities are conducting an full investigation. Then Adam recaps and examines Victoria City Council’s most recent meeting in which they intended to conclude various on-going internal debates regarding police budget, bike paths, and safety. Mike Kozakowski from Citified.ca also weighs in on the topic of City Council.

Listeners are able to call in to chat with Adam regarding topics previously covered throughout the show notably the housing crisis, vaccine mandates, and local government.

Ron Cheffins, UVic Professor Emeritus of Law and Political Science joins Adam for their weekly segment of political analysis. Cheffins and Adam review the history of the B.C. Liberal and NPD parties and what that could mean for the upcoming race to determine new party leader. Adam shares his thoughts on a few of the candidates with Cheffins provides additional relevant information

Adam kicks off today’s show be reviewing various news topics ranging from Victoria City Councillors, on-going protests in Ottawa, as well as Erin O’Toole being oust from the Canadian Conservative party. Adam askes listeners whether or not City Councillor Ben Issit  Listener utilize the call-in lines to provide their thoughts and perspectives on the housing issue, local government, and federal politics.    

Casey Edge, executive director of the Victoria Residential Builders’ Association speaks to Adam about the illusion of “record” housing projects having started in 2021. Edge explains the process in which houses are built and acknowledges the distress that citizens may be feeling regarding the new housing projects. Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers joins Adam for the weekly Legally Speaking segment to chat about the recent Annual Report that examines reductions in travel expenses, judicial attire, and more. Mulligan explains how and why strip searches may be requested by police officers and overviews a legal case out of Nanaimo regarding fentanyl drug trafficker.

Lorie Chortyk, General Manager of Communications, B.C. SPCA discuss with Adam the recording breaking year for the SPCA in helping animals. Chortyk expresses how vital volunteers and communities have been in helping the SPCA achieve in aiding animals across B.C. Adam chats to listeners who have called in to talk about the global pandemic. Franco Terrazzano, CTF speaks to Adam about the Canadian Conservative Party ousted leader O’Toole and speculates on how and why O’Toole found himself in this situation. Terrazzano and Adam also examines O’Toole’s purposed “carbon tax” and how that aligns with other governments with similar approaches. The show wraps up with Adam opening up the call in lines for listeners to voice their thoughts, concerns, and opinions regarding a variety of topics covered throughout the show.

 Lorie Chortyk, General Manager of Communications, B.C. SPCA discuss with Adam the recording breaking year for the SPCA in helping animals. Chortyk expresses how vital volunteers and communities have been in helping the SPCA achieve in aiding animals across B.C.