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CBC News: Majority of B.C.’s courthouses inaccessible, unsafe for intimate partner violence victims: report

A new report from a Vancouver-based non-profit has found that a majority of B.C.’s courthouses are unsafe for victims of intimate partner violence, and often fail to meet accessibility standards.

The report from Rise Women’s Legal Centre found that, out of 73 courthouses that were studied, 42 per cent didn’t include enough space for someone who used a wheelchair or crutches.

In addition, two-thirds of the court locations did not have multiple entrances and exits, and almost none had multiple ways to get in and out of courtrooms themselves.

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The Richmond Sentinel: Insight on Richmond’s Surveillance Cameras with Kyla Lee

In this edition of Richmond Stories, the Richmond Sentinel sat down with Kyla Lee, an accomplished criminal lawyer, author, and educator to share some of her insights on the City of Richmond’s surveillance cameras used at intersections.

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Kyla on CTV News: B.C. Tesla driver ‘zoned out’ using illegal self-driving mode: police

Police in British Columbia are reminding electric vehicle owners that self-driving features are illegal on the province’s roadways after a woman was pulled over and fined for appearing to sleep behind the wheel.

The B.C. Highway Patrol says an officer spotted the Tesla driver with her eyes closed and her arms crossed while travelling eastbound on the Trans-Canada Highway during the morning rush hour on March 17.

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Kyla on CTV News: B.C. Tesla driver ‘zoned out’ using illegal self-driving mode: police Read More »

Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: B.C’s Premier says there aren’t Housing starts in the province

More that two years after launching B.C. Builds, the premier says he’s concerned there aren’t enough housing starts in the province. Our Soapbox Social panel will look at why, and what it may take to get things moving again…

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: B.C’s Premier says there aren’t Housing starts in the province Read More »

Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Eby and Open AI, Daylight Saving time and more from City Hall

B.C. Premier David Eby says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to apologize to the people of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after it emerged the AI giant didn’t report a mass shooter’s account to authorities. Also, B.C. is permanently adopting daylight time, making its “spring forward” on March 8 the last time change.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Eby and Open AI, Daylight Saving time and more from City Hall Read More »

This is VANCOLOUR: Kyla’s Court – Should we ‘legalize’ some banned weapons for self-defence?

As public safety concerns grow, some women are choosing to carry prohibited items like bear spray for personal protection. This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks criminal defence lawyer Kyla Lee how quickly self-protection can turn into criminal liability. What does Canadian law actually allow when it comes to self-defence, and what could happen if you’re caught?

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This is VANCOLOUR: Kyla’s Court – Should we ‘legalize’ some banned weapons for self-defence? Read More »

Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim made false drug claim about COPE councillor

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim apologized to Coun. Sean Orr for falsely claiming, without evidence, that Orr distributed illegal drugs on Christmas Day, but refused to answer detailed questions about the allegation. Orr has strongly denied the claim, calling it defamatory, while other councillors criticized Sim’s remarks as harmful and irresponsible…

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim made false drug claim about COPE councillorRead More »

Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim made false drug claim about COPE councillor Read More »

Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Latest B.C. budget and Vancouver politics

The B.C. government’s 2026 budget announced a series of tax increases, capital project delays, and a reduction of 15,000 public sector jobs over three years.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Latest B.C. budget and Vancouver politics Read More »

Kyla Lee on CBC Soap Box Social: Why are so many people running for mayor of Vancouver?

On the Coast’s Soapbox Social panelists Mo Amir and Kyla Lee weigh in with CBC’s Gloria Macarenko on the growing race for Vancouver’s next mayor, how things could shape up and who a crowded field favours.

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Kyla Lee on CBC Soap Box Social: Why are so many people running for mayor of Vancouver? Read More »

Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: The crowded race to be Vancouver’s next mayor

Pete Fry is hoping that for the first time since 2005, Vancouverites might elect a city councillor as its next mayor….

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: The crowded race to be Vancouver’s next mayor Read More »

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