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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 1h

Verdicts & Voices: The sisterhood of “gender sellouts” in criminal law: Anita Szigeti, Hamna Anwar and Kyla Lee

“It’s a very warm, welcoming network of women… It’s also a braintrust of some of the smartest criminal defence lawyers out there…”

https://loom.ly/oGThU1c

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 2h

B.C. Liquor Stores Struggle During Ongoing BCGEU Strike

Not all businesses are suffering due to the strike. Deep Blue Distillery in Richmond has reported a significant surge in orders from private liquor retailers and hospitality establishments...

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B.C. Liquor Stores Struggle During Ongoing BCGEU Strike

The ongoing BCGEU strike has significantly disrupted the liquor distribution system in British Columbia, affecting numerous private retailers. The strike, which is now in its seventh week, involves 25,000 public service workers, including those from the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB). Their union, the BCGEU, is at an impasse with the provincial government over wage negotiations. …

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 3h

CBC’s On The Coast with Kyla and @vancolour.bsky.social: Soapbox Social: Vancouver Park Board, extortion in Surrey

“It is nice to see that the police are finally doing something about this… ”

https://loom.ly/zLKn_jg

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 3h

The B.C. liquor distribution strike is creating a rare moment for local distilleries. As supply chains shift, independent producers are stepping up to keep shelves stocked and support bars, restaurants, and private liquor stores.
https://loom.ly/bAKwAzc

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 5h

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The sisterhood of “gender sellouts” in criminal law: Anita Szigeti, Hamna Anwar and Kyla Lee | Verdicts and Voices

Three criminal defence lawyers discuss the obstacles they’ve faced as women in their field, and the community they’ve built to overcome them.

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 23h

Some people think they’ve found a trick to outsmart a breathalyzer.

It involves circular breathing.

Does it actually work? Or could it backfire?

https://loom.ly/MMxb3zU

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 4d

This week on Driving Law, @pauldoroshenko.com and @kylalee.ca break down Canada’s road-rage debate, the flaws in “Xavier’s Law,” and one wild case from Florida.

Listen now on all streaming platforms!

https://loom.ly/13wZa9Y

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 5d

CBC News: B.C. considering ‘Xavier’s Law’ to crack down on drivers who cause death

“Innocent people may end up losing their licences … until such a time that it can be determined that they didn’t actually do anything wrong,” - Kyla Lee

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 6d

Kyla Lee on CBC’s BC Today with Michelle Eliot: How to navigate road rage on the streets

A road rage incident in North Vancouver has sent one person to hospital and another into police custody...

https://loom.ly/znsMMtc

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 6d

Disagree with ICBC’s fault decision after a crash? You have options. Learn how to dispute accident liability in BC and protect your record.

Read the full blog here:

https://kylalee.ca/dispute-icbc-accident-liability/

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 6d

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays:
A Florida man tried a cartwheel instead of a sobriety test. An Ontario driver reversed through an intersection. Another tried to ram a car off a bridge. Driving + drama = disaster.

https://kylalee.ca/weird-wacky-wednesdays-driving-incidents/

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 8d

Happy Monday! An all new episode of "Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!" is now on Youtube! This week I discuss Indigenous People protesting...

Watch now!
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https://youtu.be/CnTLA4bwu4E

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 11d

A new episode of Driving Law is now available to stream! 🚙⚖️
This week, Paul and I talk snow tire rules, strike-related chaos with hearings and ticket payments, and the capture of the phantom F1 driver in the Czech Republic.
Listen now on all streaming platforms!

https://loom.ly/MQfOwYc

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 12d

CBC’s On The Coast with Kyla and @vancolour.bsky.social : Soapbox Social: Pipeline Politics

“Right now, we have the big deficit, it’s a huge opportunity to create all sorts of longterm jobs while the brand new pipeline is being built.”

https://loom.ly/Uo2KnMg

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 14d

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays:
Running from a horse, ramming a cruiser out of boredom, and a Dodge Ram that literally rammed police. Some crimes aren’t hidden—they happen right in front of the cops.

https://kylalee.ca/weird-wacky-wednesdays-crimes-in-front-of-police/

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 15d

It's Monday! Which means an all new episode of "Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t!" is now on Youtube! This week I discuss protests...

Watch now!
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https://youtu.be/dPxzstUiJ4Q

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 16d

“It’s your constitutional right to have a fair and reasonable opportunity to challenge the prohibition… and people are being denied their constitutional rights as a result of this strike.” - Kyla Lee

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Kyla Lee on Global News: Uncertainty looms as talks set to resume between BCGEU and the province this week - Kyla Lee: Vancouver DUI Lawyer

After four weeks of strike action by the union representing BC’s public service workers, talks are set to resume Monday with the province… “It’s your constitutional right to have a fair and reasonable opportunity to challenge the prohibition… and people are being denied their constitutional rights as a result of this strike.”

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 18d

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BCGEU strike leaves drivers with roadside suspensions in limbo: Lawyer

Drivers fighting licence suspensions are left with vehicles impounded, licences suspended for several extra weeks while adjudicators strike

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 18d

Sometimes I’m working so fast it can only be seen on laser.

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 18d

🚙⚖️ New Driving Law Podcast!
Paul & I unpack how job action has frozen IRP hearings, leaving drivers stuck without justice. We’re also talking BC’s $6K limo bill & Doug Ford’s traffic camera flip-flop.
Listen now 🎧
https://loom.ly/xJifxjo

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 19d

BCGEU Strike Fallout: Drivers Left in Legal Limbo
Hearings cancelled. Licences suspended. Vehicles impounded.
What happens when the government halts justice—but keeps the punishment going?

https://vancouvercriminallaw.com/bcgeu-strike-drivers-legal-limbo/

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 19d

Update on the total injustice going on with IRP DUI disputes in BC right now.

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 20d

I don’t know to be honest. Maybe BCGEU site?

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 21d

This is @vancolour.bsky.social: Kyla's Court - Healthcare in BC

“…the way that you would sue the government if you were going to, is say that it’s a violation of your right, liberty and security of the person...”

https://loom.ly/2MIp8K8

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Kyla Lee @kylalee.ca · 22d

Major news about the BCGEU strike impacting justice in IRP cases.

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