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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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?
…Kyla in The Daily Hive: Is automated enforcement the answer to HOV lane violators in BC?Read More »
Kyla in The Daily Hive: Is automated enforcement the answer to HOV lane violators in BC? Read More »
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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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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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.
…Kyla on City News: Rustad to end ICBC’s ‘bloated monopoly,’ if elected: BC ConservativesRead More »
Kyla on City News: Rustad to end ICBC’s ‘bloated monopoly,’ if elected: BC Conservatives Read More »
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.
…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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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.
…Kyla Lee in The Canadian Bar Association National: Lawyers are not their clientsRead More »
Kyla Lee in The Canadian Bar Association National: Lawyers are not their clients Read More »
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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A Vancouver man is fed up with what he says is reckless behaviour of delivery workers illegally using bicycles on sidewalks and wants it to stop.
Todd Clarke lives in Vancouver’s West End and says he’s been hit three times this year while walking in a section of the city popular for pedestrians.
“It’s causing a lot of chaos on the streets,” says Clarke. “It’s been getting noticeably worse with cyclists on the sidewalk.”
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