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Today on Radio NL News Mornings with Jeff & Bill: RCMP set to begin mandatory breathalyzers for drivers pulled over in Saskatchewan

The police service announced this week that effective April 1, officers will begin checking all drivers for alcohol during traffic stops. The policy builds on changes introduced to the federal Criminal Code in 2018, which gave police the authority to require breath samples from drivers without having to first prove a reasonable suspicion of impairment.

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Kyla in the Globe and Mail: Do police need my phone records to prove distracted driving?

When it comes to charging you for distracted driving in Canada, it’s the officer’s call.

Police don’t need cellphone records; they only need to prove that they saw you holding or watching your phone, a criminal defence lawyer said.

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Kyla on CBC: On the Coast: Recent attacks in the city lead to calls for action

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Police Chief Adam Palmer’s responses to recent high-profile attacks in the city led to calls for more accountability. Kyla Lee, a criminal lawyer with Acumen Law Corp., said there needs to be more accountability from law enforcement. And Mo Amir, podcast host of This is VANCOLOUR, said there needs to be long-term solutions to provide better mental health support and address poverty.

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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Vancouver’s response to high-profile attacks

Kyla Lee, a Vancouver criminal lawyer for Acumen Law Corporation, and Mo Amir, host of the podcast This is VANCOLOUR, weigh in Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Vancouver police Chief Adam Palmer’s responses to recent high-profile attacks in the city, federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s failed non-confidence vote on the carbon tax — and spring cleaning.

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Kyla on Global News: Lawyer speaks on alleged group assault case

After news broke that BC Prosecution will not be approving charges in the case where a Sikh international student was allegedly assaulted by a group of people last year – frustration from his friends and the community grew. As Victoria Femia reports, a Vancouver lawyer says these types of cases can be hard to prove in court – which is why the case may never be taken there.

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Today on Radio NL News Mornings with Jeff Andreas: B.C. proposes law targeting social media firms for alleged harm

The British Columbia government has introduced proposed legislation to recover health-related costs from alleged “wrongdoers,” including social media giants…

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Kyla on Global News: B.C. legislation targets social media companies for causing harm

The B.C. government is proposing new legislation to sue companies causing harm to the public. It targets the problems social media giants have caused to children – especially with their addictive algorithms. As Aaron McArthur reports, there are many questions about how far this legislation can go.

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