Episode 416: Pepper Spray Road Rage, Uber’s Big Win, & the IRP Nobody Saw Coming
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August 2025
Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 362
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Absurd lawsuit edition
Welcome to another lawsuit edition of Weird and Wacky Wednesdays. When it comes to absurd and ridiculous legal cases, the United States is like a nonstop factory. It might not always be a reliable trading partner, but it consistently serves up bizarre lawsuits. This week we bring you three real cases with a legal twist. These made it into court, even if nobody should have taken them that seriously.
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How Many DUIs Do You Need to Get a Breathalyzer in Your Car?
In British Columbia, one of the most significant consequences for multiple DUI offences or prohibitions is the installation of an Ignition Interlock in your vehicle.
If you’ve been convicted of a DUI, particularly for a second or third offence, you may be required to have this device installed for a specified period. In addition, multiple alcohol or drug-related suspensions on your license in a five-year period, even without a criminal conviction, can still trigger these referrals.
But how many DUIs do you need to get a breathalyzer in your car?
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Consultation with First Nations: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!
Welcome to “Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!”
In this episode, Kyla Lee from Acumen Law Corporation discusses a case involving the Huron-Wendat First Nation and the Canadian government’s constitutional duty to consult. While the Nation’s main application—arguing they were not adequately consulted on a development project—was waiting to be heard in Superior Court, the government attempted to move forward with the project. The Huron-Wendat First Nation sought an interim stay to pause the project until the issue of consultation could be resolved. The court refused, and the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the case. This decision raises serious concerns about how Canada’s duty to consult is respected—or disregarded—in practice.
…Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 361
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: When the Cops Became the Problem
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays we look at police officers who found themselves in trouble for doing absurd things. These are real stories of misconduct. Each one raised questions about professionalism and public trust.
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Kyla Lee in APTN News: Vancouver lawyer encourages Terrace, B.C. women to create record of RCMP stops
A trip from Prince Rupert to Terrace for a berry festival took an unsettling turn for a woman and her friend along Yellowhead Highway 16 in northern B.C.
Symbia Barnaby said it happened around 5:30 p.m. close to the Shames Mountain entrance on July 23.
“We had just come back from cultural duties,” Barnaby said. “We had a tea with hereditary chiefs in Prince Rupert. We saw two police cars on the road … there wasn’t anybody in the middle of the road directing traffic, and I said to my friend ‘what do I do?’ and he said, ‘we’ll voluntarily stop and then we’ll ask what we should do.’”
An officer directed them to pull over.
…How Long is Ignition Interlock Required in BC?
In British Columbia, an ignition interlock device (Ignition Interlock) is often required for individuals convicted of impaired driving or other alcohol-related incidents that have been added to their driving records. These can include 24-hour driving prohibitions, Administrative Driving Prohibitions, and Immediate Roadside Prohibitions.
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Episode 414: Celsius Confusion, Broken Ribs, and the Stuck RCMP SUV
This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dive into the surprising intersections of beverage labeling errors, breath testing failures, and an RCMP SUV that’s gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Episode 414 covers the legal implications of accidental intoxication, systemic flaws in Canada’s roadside prohibition system, and a moment of pure embarrassment caught on camera. Here’s what you need to know.
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