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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 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 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 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 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 in Vancouver is Awesome: You can get a $250 fine for smoking cannabis in Vancouver. Here is what to know

Marijuana isn’t an illegal substance in Vancouver (or anywhere in Canada), but some specific locations don’t have the green light for consumption from the government.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Provincial candidates make their promises

Our panel with Mo Amir and Kyla Lee discuss the discuss the promises made by the two major parties on promises made by the two major parties on housing.

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Kyla Lee in The Canadian Bar Association National: Lawyers are not their clients

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew’s decision to boot a backbencher from caucus because of his association with a criminal defence lawyer in a high-profile case is “deeply troubling and irresponsible.”

Canadian Bar Association President Lynne Vicars says criminal defence lawyers play a crucial role in the justice system, as the right to legal representation for every individual facing criminal charges is a fundamental principle within a democratic society.

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Kyla on City News: Questions remain over what happens to donors’ money now that BC United has pulled out of election

When a political party decides to pull out of an election, what happens to the funds already raised from donors?

This is the question being asked in B.C. now after BC United announced in August that it was suspending its campaign ahead of the upcoming election, with some donors wondering what comes next.

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