Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Are we ready for Swift-couver?
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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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Episode 325
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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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Vancouver Park Board Transition Working Group’s final report
Our Soapbox Social panel, podcast host Mo Amir and Vancouver criminal lawyer Kyla Lee, speak with Gloria Macarenko about the week’s top stories.
…Kyla Lee in Vancouver is Awesome: Is it legal to keep backyard chickens in Vancouver?
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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Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Episode 324
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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Kyla Lee on The Daily Hive: Subletting for Taylor Swift cash? Beware of eviction risk
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.
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Kyla Lee on The Daily Hive: Coquitlam couple offers free stay to financially strapped Taylor Swift fans
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.”
…Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: What’s next for the BC NDP?
Amid an immense loss this week with the passed of former premier John Horgan, the NDP are swearing in their new members and making decisions for their cabinet. Kyla Lee and Mo Amir break it down for us.
…Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: Episode 323
As the temperatures drop and winter driving challenges loom, let’s take a break from our usual tales of bizarre crimes and outrageous legal antics to honor those who make a difference daily: bus drivers. This week’s Weird and Wacky Wednesdays highlights bus drivers who didn’t just do their job—they went above and beyond to protect and serve their communities. From rescuing children to putting out fires, these drivers are here to remind us that everyday heroes are out there, rain or shine.
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Kyla on CTV News: Time limits meant to speed up justice have halted hundreds of criminal cases in Canada
When police turned up at Melanie Hatton’s home in Kelowna, B.C., in November 2021, she says they found her in the bathroom covered in blood, her then-husband Jeffrey Maclean was standing over her “in an aggressive manner.”
She describes a gruesome scene in a court filing, with blood from her head wound allegedly smeared on Maclean’s mouth from his whispering in her ear. The filing in a civil lawsuit against Maclean says he told a 911 operator his wife was “bleeding like a pig.”
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