The Rodgers Brief

Author: Adam Rodgers

This podcast features analysis of current Canadian legal news, and stories with important legal angles. Previous episodes covered the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Inquiry proceedings, arising out of the tragic events of April 18-19, 2020 in Portapique and other locations throughout Central Nova Scotia. Adam Rodgers has been a leading Nova Scotian litigation and criminal defense lawyer, as well as a business and political advisor, for 15 years. He has represented clients on many ground-breaking and prominent cases, including his most recent responsibilities with the Desmond Fatality Inquiry.
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Dispersing the Fog E74 Guard-Inmate Relations at Springhill, BC RCMP Commander Removed, RCMP Quiet re: Bodies Found Near Portapique, Ontario To Try Cash Bail, Stampede 50/50 'Win'
Sunday, 16 August, 2026

This week, Paul and Adam break news in two stories, and discuss unexplored angles on several others in the news this week. The first breaking news relates to activities at the Springhill federal jail in NS, where there are allegations of senior female employees having intimate relations with male prisoners. Then, Paul reveals details on dead bodies having been found not far from Portapique, NS, and what the RCMP is telling the public.Also discussed this week;- a man is attempting to claim the Calgary Stampede 50/50 prize from July 11th, in the amount of $125,000. The Stampede says he only had 48 hours to claim the prize.- Ontario is bringing in cash bail on Monday, in a move that many defense lawyers are saying will not stand up to Charter challenge- Malehya Brooks-Murray, mother of Jack and Lilly Sullivan, has given her first interview since her children went missing over a year ago- Calgary Police officer Cst. Craig Stothard has been charged with murder, after shooting into a van following a police chase in 2023