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…
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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.
“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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Former Vancouver Park Commissioner Sarah Blyth raised concerns on X (formerly Twitter) about a couple photographing unhoused individuals without their consent, sparking debate on social media. While some argue that there’s no expectation of privacy in public spaces, others believe that the couple’s actions infringe on basic human rights.
…Kyla on Castanet News: Can you film or photograph anyone in B.C. in public?Read More »
Kyla on Castanet News: Can you film or photograph anyone in B.C. in public? Read More »
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.
A teenager is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision Thursday night in Juniper Ridge between a pickup truck and an e-bike.
According to police, emergency crews were called to the 2700-block of Qu’appelle Boulevard just before 7:30 p.m.
“Initial findings suggest a youth riding an e-bike along Qu’appelle Boulevard collided with an oncoming westbound vehicle,” RCMP Cpl. James Grandy said in a news release.
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A man who was investigated six years ago for two sexual assaults but never charged wants that information sealed or wiped from a police database used to provide background checks on people applying for certain jobs or volunteer positions.
The man, 37, has no criminal record.
He applied for a job at an organization that provides guidance and mentorship for disadvantaged youth and was told he would need to submit to a background check and screening, according to a petition filed by the man in B.C. Supreme Court.
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