May 2026

No More Second Road Test – and Tougher Rules for Riders: BC’s 2026 Licensing Overhaul

This summer, British Columbia will roll out the most significant changes to its Graduated Licensing Program in more than a decade, along with an entirely new Motorcyclist Licensing Program.

For most drivers the changes look like administrative tweaks. For anyone currently holding a Class 7 Novice licence, or thinking about getting a Class 6 motorcycle licence, the changes are anything but minor.

If you are a new driver, a parent of a new driver, or a rider, here is what you need to know. And why fighting a small ticket today may matter more than it used to.

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Something Worth Hearing – Episode #005 – B.C.’s Mother’s Day Murders

Three international students from India are convicted of first-degree murder for a horrific home invasion and killing of a couple in their 70s.

In this episode, Paul outlines some of the terrible details from the courtroom and talks to Vancouver lawyer Kyla Lee about the case along with some of the underlying legal issues at play.

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International Child Abduction: 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 examines a case involving international child abduction, refugee claims, and the Hague Convention. Under the Hague Convention, children who are wrongfully removed from one country to another are generally expected to be returned to their home jurisdiction. But this case raised a far more complicated question: what happens when a parent brings a child to Canada and then files a refugee claim on the basis that returning would expose them or the child to danger or persecution?

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Driving Law Episode 451: Photo Radar, AI & Young Lawyers

In Episode 451 of Driving Law, Paul Doroshenko is joined by articling students Alice and Alison for a special in-car episode discussing photo radar, traffic enforcement, legal education, and the future of law in the age of artificial intelligence.

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CBC News: B.C. taxpayers have spent $300,000 to fly prisoners on private planes to and from court

B.C. taxpayers have spent nearly $300,000 in the last five months to fly inmates to and from court in rural and remote parts of the province.

Since December 2025, the B.C. Sheriff Service has chartered 31 flights to transport people accused of crimes back and forth from the detention centre where they’re being held and the courthouse where they’re being tried, according to figures provided to CBC News by the Ministry of Attorney General. 

That figure is drawing criticism from some Crown prosecutors and defence lawyers, and the Official Opposition. 

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast Soapbox Social: Bill 9 and B.C.’s Freedom of Information Laws

Kyla Lee appeared on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko for Soapbox Social, alongside podcast host Mo Amir, to discuss the week’s top stories.

One of the major topics was Bill 9, the proposed amendments to British Columbia’s freedom of information laws. The debate over the bill kept B.C. MLAs at the Legislature until nearly 4 a.m., after the Opposition Conservatives introduced a hoist motion to delay the amendments for six months to allow for more public consultation.

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Impaired Driving Update – BC Edition: Volume 23

Welcome to British Columbia’s only weekly DUI law update newsletter. This newsletter contains the most cutting-edge information, the newest case law, and helpful practice tips for DUI defence in BC.

Authored by Kyla Lee, BC’s Impaired Driving Update is released weekly on Thursdays.

What’s inside:

  • Impaired Driving Defence Tip
  • ADP of the Week
  • DUI Decision of the Week
  • Kyla’s Insight
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Common Mistakes in Applying for a Late Ticket Dispute

The case of Guo v. Judicial Justice Main 2026 BCSC 821 is a perfect example of how easily a series of seemingly minor mishaps, including a technical glitch and an unhelpful household pet, can escalate into a significant legal defeat. Beyond the specific facts of the case, the ruling provides a look into the rigid procedural requirements of the Offence Act and illustrates why the presence of competent legal counsel is often the deciding factor in whether a citizen can successfully challenge a deemed conviction.

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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Volume 397

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Three Stops, Three Endings

Most DUI investigations starts in roughly the same place. A car drifts, an officer pulls in behind, a window comes down, and the next thing you know there is a breath test and a file that will follow somebody around for years. After that, though, the path the case takes can go almost anywhere.

This week features three stops that ended in three very different places. One produced a charge the breath machine flatly refused to support. One produced a charge against the officer himself, complete with a bag of high proof shooters in the passenger seat. And one produced a plea deal so famously Californian that it has its own nickname.

A grab bag of cases, but all from the same opening scene.

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Drug Recognition Evaluation Tests in Canada

Police officer checking a driver's license through the car window during a traffic stop.

In Canada, the police have significant powers to demand samples of your breath, blood, or urine. However, these powers are not absolute. They are governed by strict statutory requirements and constitutional protections. A recent decision out of the Ontario Court of Justice, R. v. Wilson 2026 ONCJ 211, dismantles the Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE) process in a massive way.

In this case, the defendant, Mr. Wilson, was involved in a motor vehicle accident. He was eventually arrested for impaired driving and taken to the station for a DRE. After the evaluation, he refused to provide a urine sample and was charged with refusing to comply with the urine demand.

The reasons for this acquittal were based on three major elements: the failure to follow the mandatory 12-step process, the trap of tunnel vision, and the pervasive risk of confirmation bias.

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