October 2024

Weird and Wacky Wednesdays Volume 318

A chaotic scene at an airport runway during sunset, with multiple police cars chasing a car speeding across the tarmac

After a magical week at Disneyland (which was a rare and much-needed break for me), I’m gearing up for a one-week course in Chicago. But my travels got me thinking about airports and the strange things that can happen when people get behind the wheel in places where they really shouldn’t—like on airport runways. This week’s Weird and Wacky is all about women who somehow ended up driving on runways. Coincidence? Or maybe too many cocktails on the plane? Let’s dive into these three runway-driving escapades.

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Kyla on Global News: B.C. hit-and-run driver racked up 15 infractions in 18 months — some after fatal crash

The man facing possible prison time over a deadly hit-and-run in Vancouver two years ago has a long record of vehicle infractions — some of which he racked up after the crash.

The family of the man killed in the crash, meanwhile, will have to wait until the new year for closure, with the defence’s sentencing submissions for the man who was behind the wheel delayed until January.

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Kyla on Global News: B.C. hit-and-run driver racked up 15 infractions in 18 months — some after fatal crash Read More »

Kyla on The Globe and Mail: B.C. party leaders prepare for high stakes debate in a close election

B.C. party leaders prepare for high stakes debate in a close election

British Columbia’s political leaders are preparing to square off in the only televised debate of the election, and the main rivals have set the stage with duelling proposals to tackle crime and public safety.

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Kyla in The Daily Hive: Is automated enforcement the answer to HOV lane violators in BC?

Is automated enforcement the answer to HOV lane violators in BC?

HOV lane violators are a major sore spot for BC drivers, and a recent, albeit short-lived, crackdown has led to some pondering the solution to the problem.

After all, who wouldn’t be irked by seeing someone speeding solo through the HOV lane in their Corvette?

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Kyla in The Daily Hive: Is automated enforcement the answer to HOV lane violators in BC? Read More »

Kyla in The Vancouver Sun: An average of 150 cars a month are towed from this downtown Vancouver block

On a recent weekday afternoon in downtown Vancouver, a worker from Incredible Restorations stood vigil beside a company truck parked at the foot of the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel while his colleagues worked inside a nearby building.

“It’s in case a tow truck comes,” he said.

For the past several months, cars parked along the 1000-block of West Cordova Street have been disappearing faster than free samples at Costco.

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Kyla in The Vancouver Sun: An average of 150 cars a month are towed from this downtown Vancouver block Read More »

Don’t Believe the Hype: Cannabis Legalization and the Myth of Increased Traffic Injuries

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Since the legalization of recreational cannabis, there’s been a wave of fear-mongering about its impact on road safety. But is there really a link between legalization and a surge in traffic injuries? A systematic review published in the Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine suggests otherwise.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: breaking down the election promises

Our Soapbox Social panel, podcast host Mo Amir and Vancouver criminal lawyer Kyla Lee, speak with Gloria Macarenko about the week’s top stories…

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: breaking down the election promises Read More »

Kyla on City News: Rustad to end ICBC’s ‘bloated monopoly,’ if elected: BC Conservatives

BC Conservatives Leader John Rustad calls the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) a “bloated monopoly” and a “broken system” and announces a new plan to end the insurance company’s monopoly across the province.

The party says it will bring fair, competitive car insurance to drivers across B.C.

“On top of that, David Eby and the NDP have stripped away the rights of accident victims to fight for the support they need to rebuild their lives. That’s not just wrong, it’s cruel,” Rustad said, according to a release Wednesday.

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Kyla on City News: Rustad to end ICBC’s ‘bloated monopoly,’ if elected: BC Conservatives Read More »

Body Cameras: Fool’s Gold in the Fight Against Police Violence?

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We’ve all heard it before: “Body cameras are the answer! Transparency! Accountability!” These buzzwords echo through the media every time another horrifying video of police violence surfaces. Politicians pat themselves on the back for throwing money at body camera programs, and even some civil liberties groups have bought into the hype, calling them a win-win for everyone.

But as a criminal lawyer who sees the inside of the system, I’m here to tell you: don’t believe the hype.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays Volume 317

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This week, we’re diving into stories of police officers who broke the law they were supposed to uphold. And if you’ve ever tried to Google “cop arrested,” you’ll know it’s a useless search term—after all, “arrested” pops up in nearly every crime story. But if you search for “cop arrested suspended,” that’s when you find the stories we’re talking about. Why? Because every time a police officer is arrested, they get suspended from duties while the case awaits court resolution. Here are the highlights of some officers who ended up on the wrong side of the badge.

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