Our Soapbox Social panel, podcast host Mo Amir and Vancouver criminal lawyer Kyla Lee speak with Gloria Macarenko about the week’s biggest stories.
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With accommodation costs in Vancouver reaching into the thousands of dollars and the recent ticket drop of $17 tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts, some fans are looking for cheap places to sleep in Vancouver.
While it may seem like a bad idea to sleep in a car in Canada in December, it’s not illegal to do so in Vancouver.
It’s actually the parking that might land you in hot water.
“It is not City policy to ticket people sleeping in their vehicles, however, illegally parked vehicles of any kind are subject to the same street and traffic bylaws that govern all parking,” the City of Vancouver tells V.I.A.
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Okanagan drivers aren’t scared to put the pedal to the metal on highways, a risk that comes with a hefty consequence.
The statement comes as the Kelowna B.C. Highway Patrol releases that they have impounded hundreds of cars already this year in response to excessive speeding and aggressive driving.
“The number of vehicle compounds is quite staggering in the Kelowna area,” said Cpl. Michael McLaughlin.
…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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I love TikTok. It’s a platform I post on regularly. I find it entertaining and I learn things too. Coming up with topics isn’t always easy, but I’ve managed to make it look easy. Unlike some content creators, I steer clear of stunts. In Canada, TikTokers can’t monetise their accounts, so for creators in our lovely country, it’s a true labour of love. Without the pressure to generate views, the platform feels lighter and more genuine. That said, content creators in the U.S. sometimes take things way too far in their quest for internet fame. Here are a few instances where things didn’t go according to plan.
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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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Some Vancouver residents can keep chickens in their backyard but they may want to reconsider buying a hen house for now.
The City of Vancouver permits residents to have a maximum of four hens, over the age of four months on a lot (no roosters). Owners must register their hens, get permits, and notify the city if they decide not to keep them.
The Animal Control By-law does not allow residents to keep any other fowl in their backyards. However, a spokesperson for the city tells V.I.A. that it is reviewing the by-law to include more specific details on what bird species may be kept in a backyard coop.
People may also want to carefully consider the risks of handling chicks and wild birds transmitting viruses.
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Kyla Lee in Vancouver is Awesome: Is it legal to keep backyard chickens in Vancouver? Read More »
This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, we’re diving into the strange and surprisingly common world of insurance fraud. While some crimes might be rooted in desperation, the frauds we’re looking at today seem to have more to do with greed. What stands out isn’t just the sheer audacity of these schemes but also the creativity involved. In tough times, we often see an increase in these types of crimes, but it’s hard to imagine that personal financial hardship drove the people in these cases.
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A Vancouver lawyer has some words of caution for renters looking to make a quick buck by subletting their place to a Taylor Swift fan next month.
…Kyla Lee on The Daily Hive: Subletting for Taylor Swift cash? Beware of eviction riskRead More »
Kyla Lee on The Daily Hive: Subletting for Taylor Swift cash? Beware of eviction risk Read More »
Jerome Deluca, who lives with his wife in Coquitlam, said they’re willing to make the master bedroom of their home available for two fans who wouldn’t otherwise be able to go because of the cost of accommodation.
“My wife just wanted to do something nice for somebody,” he said. “I hold the basic philosophy that trust creates honesty.”
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