The B.C. government has announced it will expand involuntary care for those with mental health and addictions issues, and will open “highly secure” facilities to house people detained under the Mental Health Act throughout the province.
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Mo Amir and Kyla Lee join Gloria Macarenko to discuss the biggest political stories of the week including Surrey moving to request its own charter and Premier David Eby’s shocking announcement about the consumer carbon tax.
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Crown prosecutors will re-try the man accused of killing a gangster and an innocent teenager in Vancouver in 2018.
It comes after the double murder trial of Kane Carter came to a surprise end with a deadlocked jury Tuesday, with the judge making the rare move to declare a mistrial.
…Kyla on CTV News: Man accused of killing 15-year-old Alfred Wong to face retrialRead More »
Kyla on CTV News: Man accused of killing 15-year-old Alfred Wong to face retrial Read More »
Criminal lawyer Kyla Lee says Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim faces legal hurdles in his bid to dissolve the city’s park board…
…It is a basic rule of the road — come to a complete stop at a stop sign — but the latest research once again suggests cyclists should ignore it.
Studies and experience have shown the bicycle rolling stop (BSR) is actually safer and more efficient for everyone if bike riders treat stop signs like yield signs.
…Effective Sunday, September 1, 2024, drivers engaging in reckless driving behaviour such as impaired driving, excessive speeding, street racing or driving without a licence will face significantly higher fees for the towing and storage of their impounded vehicles…
…Our Soapbox Social panel, podcast host Mo Amir and Vancouver criminal lawyer Kyla Lee, speak with Gloria Macarenko about the week’s top stories.
“I think this sort of gives an idea of how deep the rot really went in the whole BC United situation before this has happened… Looking at what the other option is – to go and join the Conservatives or to go join the NDP, neither of them are great options…”
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A woman in Chilliwack was recently arrested by the RCMP for allegedly posting discriminatory and harmful language on social media, specifically targeting the South Asian community. This arrest has ignited a national debate in Canada about freedom of speech, with many defending the woman.
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The Vancouver Police Department’s body-worn camera (BWC) pilot project is being extended.
The six-month pilot was initially intended to end on June 30, but the VPD now says it will run until the end of the year.
Participating officers will continue to wear the cameras on a voluntary basis.
…Kyla on Global News: Vancouver police extend body camera pilot to end of yearRead More »
Kyla on Global News: Vancouver police extend body camera pilot to end of year Read More »
Mo Amir and Kyla Lee speak with Gloria Macarenko about how the pre-election is shaping up…
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