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After several years of deadly long weeks on BC roads – there were no fatalities recorded during the Victoria Day long weekend – but new numbers released by ICBC shine a light on crashes, injuries and driving violations from 2024. Guest: Grant Gottgetreu - Former traffic officer, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensic-traffic-pro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week on Driving Law, Kyla and Paul examine two compelling legal stories from British Columbia and Saskatchewan. First, they explore a BC Supreme Court case involving a man who paid a speeding ticket after receiving misleading information from ICBC—only to later lose his license due to accumulated penalty points. Kyla and Paul unpack why his attempt to withdraw his guilty plea failed, and how different legal arguments, including officially induced error, might have changed the outcome. Next, they analyze a landmark constitutional challenge to Canada's mandatory alcohol screening laws. The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal upheld the controversial law under Section 1 of the Charter, despite finding that it infringed on drivers' rights under Section 8. Kyla and Paul discuss the reasoning behind the majority decision, the sharp dissent warning of potential abuse, and whether this case might head to the Supreme Court of Canada. Check out the 'Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You' T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and 'Sit Still Jackson' at sitstilljackson.com.

The World Economic Forum's Saadia Zahidi sat down with three experts for a briefing on the latest Chief Economists Outlook. ABN Amro Chief Economist Sandra Philippen, Zurich Insurance Chief Market Strategist & Economist Guy Miller, and ICBC Standard Bank Chief China Economist Jinny Yan offered their perspectives on a relatively downbeat outlook, and where we go from here.     Watch the session here: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/05/the-briefing-room-chief-economists-outlook-may-2025/ Links: Chief Economists Outlook May 2025: https://www.weforum.org/publications/chief-economists-outlook-may-2025/ Related podcasts: The global economy 'at a crossroads' ahead of Davos: Chief Economists Outlook Slow growth and the cost of debt: the World Bank's Chief Economist on the global outlook How leaders can prepare teams for the future of work: ADP's Chief Economist Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wef Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub  

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news both superpowers are dicing with unsustainable budget deficits that are posed to explode. The Moody's downgrade was just a teaser. The bond market will make the real judgment.But first today, the overnight dairy auction brought the expected settling of prices, even though they remain high. They dipped overall by -0.85% on the low volumes offered but with the backdrop that the European season is currently at its peak. WMP and SMP both dipped minorly and as signaled in the derivatives market. The Cheese price sank -9.2% however but it had probably gotten excessively high in prior events, so an unsurprising correction. Chinese buying presence was a feature of this event.US retail salesrose +5.4% last week from the same week a year ago, but this is clouded by the unknown impact of their new tariff-taxes. It is their slowest rise since late March and the impact of the tariff taxes will be starting to show up now. So it could well be that retail sales volumes are starting to decline now as a consequence.On Wall Street, there is growing nervousness about how the Federal Government's budget is being planned. If it goes through as the Administration is proposing, the US deficit to balloon sharply. And the bond market will have something sharp to say about that.In Canada, their inflation rate fell to 1.7% in April, but there was a special on-off factor that helped it. It dropped from 2.3% in March not quite hitting the expected 1.6% May level. A large part was a drop in energy prices not only because the oil price is easing but they also removed the consumer carbon tax. Food prices prices were up +3.8% however, especially the cost of fresh food.China has cut its key lending rates to record lows at yesterday's May fixing. The one-year loan prime rate, the benchmark for most corporate and household loans, was lowered by 10 basis points to 3.0%, while the five-year LPR, which is the basis for mortgage rates, was cut by the same margin to 3.5%. These changes were what markets were expecting and the first reductions since October. It is another in the string of monetary easing measures announced earlier this month.That official move was immediately followed by the four largest Chinese state-owned banks who cut deposit rates by between -5 bps and -25 bps. Those four core SOE banks are Bank of China, China Construction Bank, ICBC, (all of whom have New Zealand subsidiaries) and the Agricultural Bank of China. Other banks followed. Money is flowing out of savings accounts now, back to higher earning "wealth products', a move that in the past has been fraught with risk.The US isn't the only superpower flirting with deficit spending danger. China is too, as its fiscal stimulus pushed its four-month budget deficit to a record high of -¥2.65 tln in 2025 (-NZ$620 bln). And there is no public pushback on the wisdom of that.Malaysian exports took off in April with a strong +16.4% rise from the same month a year ago. If we look past the pandemic recovery growth, it was near their best export performance since 2018. But also came as imports surged +20% to a new all-time record high.In Europe, it might have been marginal but it is worth noting all the same - consumer sentiment got less bad in May. This seems to have broken the 2025 run of declines in these survey results, a decline that really started in late 2024.In Australia, they cut their cash rate target by -25 bps as expected to 3.85% which they say is still at a restrictive level, just less so. Inflation and trade uncertainties are still on their mind - and the risks to their continuing expansion were more so that markets were anticipating. Governor Bullock's press conference comments were more dovish than the rate change statement, and more dovish that many were expecting. The RBA also trimmed its growth forecasts. Markets now expect at least two more -25 bps rate cuts to come through in 2025. Yesterday's Bullock comments opens up the possibility of more.The UST 10yr yield is at 4.48%, up a mere +1 bp from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$3285/oz, and up +US$58 from yesterday.Oil prices are a tad softer today at just over US$62/bbl in the US but the international Brent price is +50 USc firmer at US$65.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.2 USc, up +30 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are up +40 bps at 92.2 AUc. Against the euro we are down -20 bps at 52.5 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today still just over 67.5 and essentially unchanged from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$106,320 and up +0.9% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest however at just under +/-1.2%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

What does it take to sentence a dog to death? Far less than you might think. In our latest deep dive into fascinating legal territory, we explore a heartbreaking case from Kamloops where a pit bull named Ferb faced the ultimate penalty under BC's dangerous dog laws. The story weaves through a tragic background - Ferb, stabbed five times as a puppy before being rescued, later found himself implicated in the killing of a neighbour's collie. What makes this case particularly compelling is how it illuminates the stark difference between animal and human justice systems. While humans receive the protection of "beyond a reasonable doubt," Ferb's life hung on the much lower "balance of probabilities" standard. Through expert testimony on pack mentality and circumstantial evidence, the court determined Ferb's fate in a process that raises profound questions about how we balance public safety against animal welfare.We also unpack a creative but unsuccessful class action against ICBC that claimed drivers were overcharged for cross-border liability insurance during COVID travel restrictions. The case's dismissal reveals the complex regulatory framework governing insurance rates and the limited recourse available to consumers who feel they've paid for services they couldn't legally use. Finally, we examine a fascinating business dispute involving proprietary nasal spray technology that demonstrates unique aspects of injunctive relief when enforcing negative covenants. Together, these cases paint a vivid picture of our legal system's intricate balance of competing interests and the frameworks created to resolve conflicts across vastly different contexts.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.

This week on Driving Law, Kyla and Paul review two BC Supreme Court cases that highlight the risks of representing yourself in traffic court. First, they unpack the failed appeal of a driver who claimed he was interacting with his truck's console—not a phone—when ticketed for distracted driving, and how a lack of courtroom experience undermined his defence. Then, they analyze a judicial review involving a rejected late dispute application—complete with a single stamped reason: “No arguable defence”—and why that was upheld despite arguments about inadequate reasoning. Later in the episode, Erik Magraken delivers a pointed Magraken Moment on the lack of accountability for ICBC and the BC government in the aftermath of the Lapu Lapu festival tragedy. He argues that victims are being denied justice under BC's no-fault system while Premier David Eby publicly vilifies the accused. Kyla and Paul break down the political and legal consequences, including how no-fault laws strip victims of their right to compensation and access to court. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com.

ICBC's no-fault model is proving to be a major hurdle for the Vancouver festival victims. Medical wait times are costing Canadian patients almost $5.2 billion in lost wages last year. Carney tells Trump that Canada is ‘never for sale' during their highly anticipated White House meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Higher Exchanges, we're joined by one of the sharpest minds in cannabis policy and strategy — Hirsh Jain of Ananda Strategy — for a fast-moving, wide-ranging conversation on where growth is actually happening in the cannabis industry.We cover:

This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko take a deep dive into two major developments in law and driving that show how privacy breaches and government decisions continue to ripple across BC and beyond. First, they unpack the BC Court of Appeal's decision upholding $15,000 in damages for each person affected by the ICBC privacy breach scandal—where an employee improperly accessed and sold private information that led to shootings and arsons. Kyla and Paul discuss why the Court rejected ICBC's arguments for lower payouts, and what this means for privacy law going forward. Then, they turn to the broader traffic landscape, from increasing Vancouver road chaos and police misbehaviour to the impact of new interprovincial trade rules, the upcoming federal election, and Trump's latest threat of tariffs on Canadian-made cars. They break down how all of this could reshape traffic patterns, trucking routes, and long weekends on BC's highways. Finally, in Ridiculous Driver of the Week, they highlight a Tennessee driver who crashed into a parked police car—after driving a quarter mile along the shoulder while reading a doctor's prescription. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com.

Privacy rights take center stage as the BC Court of Appeal delivers a powerful message to organizations handling sensitive information. When an ICBC employee sold policyholder data to criminal organizations, resulting in targeted arson and shooting attacks against numerous victims, the insurance giant fought tooth and nail to minimize compensation. The Court ultimately upheld a $15,000 award for each affected individual, establishing a crucial precedent that privacy violations cause significant harm even without visible damage.The ruling recognizes that having your personal details sold to criminals creates genuine suffering, even when physical attacks don't materialize. This landmark decision enforces the principle that employers bear responsibility for their employees' actions when handling sensitive data. For anyone concerned about their digital privacy, this case represents a significant step toward protecting personal information in an increasingly connected world.Meanwhile, the courts navigate the complex territory where art meets evidence. A murder trial in Surrey broke new ground by allowing expert testimony on drill rap—a subgenre where violent lyrics are often performative rather than autobiographical. The defence successfully argued that without understanding this cultural context, jurors might mistakenly interpret rap about violence as literal confessions. This raises fascinating questions about how we evaluate artistic expression in criminal proceedings and acknowledges potential racial biases in interpreting such content.In Victoria, justice persisted despite a defendant's violent refusal to participate in his own trial. Charged with beating someone with their own wheelchair during a robbery, the accused fought with sheriffs and refused to enter the courtroom. The judge's ruling that this behaviour constituted "absconding" demonstrates how our legal system adapts to maintain functionality even when faced with extreme disruption.These cases highlight how Canadian courts are evolving to address modern challenges while upholding fundamental principles of justice. Have you ever wondered how much your privacy is actually worth in the eyes of the law? This week's developments provide some compelling answers.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed. 

Some Surrey school teachers say their classes are running out of paper! Is this a budget problem or a spending problem? Do you drive less than 15,000km a year? You might qualify for a new ICBC discount! A recent op-ed in the Globe & Mail suggests we need to strike a balance between "buying Canadian" and "avoiding American". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More B.C. booze in Ontario? Doug Ford unveils legislation to boost trade within Canada to fight Donald Trump's tariffs GUEST: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director, ABLE BC (BC's Alliance of Beverage Licensees BC is making major changes to the ICBC graduated licensing program for new drivers. GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic officer, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensic-traffic-pro.com Why are local governments doing what is beyond their scope? GUEST: Christina Benty, former Mayor of Golden, B.C New immigrant applications slashed in B.C's nominee program GUEST: Barj Dhahan, Co-founder and director of the Canada India Education Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko dive into the BC government's newly announced overhaul of the province's graduated licensing system—a change that's already making waves on TikTok. Under the new rules, drivers will no longer need to take a road test to graduate from an N to a Class 5 license. But instead of full driving privileges, new Class 5 drivers will receive a restricted license that maintains many of the same limitations as the N, including zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs, restrictions on electronic device use, and potentially even passenger limits. Kyla and Paul break down what the legislation actually says, how it leaves room for expanded regulation by ICBC, and why these changes could mean more money flowing from drivers to the government through added licensing fees, reinstatement costs, and dispute applications. They also explore the potential for unequal treatment of international and out-of-province drivers and the long-standing question of whether these rules are about safety—or simply revenue. Then, in Ridiculous Driver of the Week, they discuss a Burnaby driver who was fined for having their dog in their lap while driving—raising questions about safety, enforcement, and whether our furry passengers should be considered unsecured cargo. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com.

ICBC expands coverage amounts for many health care services GUEST: Greg Phillips, President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C B.C scraps the requirement for sick notes from employees GUEST: Jennifer Whiteside, B.C's Minister of Labour Why does the Vancouver Park Board need extra revenue from paid parking? FUTURE OF WORK - How Trump's trade war with China will affect B.C. business GUEST: Dr. Samuel Roscoe, Lecturer at UBC's Sauder School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara hits the floor at the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) in Barcelona for a series of engaging conversations with key voices in the global cannabis scene. [Ep 152] Guests include: Jamie Pearson of New Holland Group ICBC's official MC, Ngaio Bealum Delia Flanagan Rebecca Allen Tapp Economist Beau Whitney From market insights to international trends, this episode offers a unique perspective on cannabis around the world—straight from one of the industry's biggest global events.

ICBC data shows a rise in Tesla vandalism claims as incidents grow more frequent — and more serious. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/icbc-data-shows-surge-in-tesla-vandalism-claims   PODCAST INFO:

This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko take a deep dive into two legal cases that raise big questions about justice, delay, and mental health on the road. First, they unpack a newly released BC Provincial Court decision in R v. Carr, where a defence lawyer attempted to argue that a traffic ticket should be thrown out for unreasonable delay—even though it was the lawyer's own Charter application that created the delay. The court firmly rejected the argument, clarifying that you can't manufacture delay and then claim a breach of the right to be tried within a reasonable time. Then, they discuss a fascinating BC Supreme Court ruling involving a driver experiencing a psychotic break who intentionally struck a motorcyclist he believed was a demon. Despite his mental state, the court found him civilly liable. Kyla and Paul debate the implications for liability law, mental health, and the role ICBC played in pursuing this case. Ridiculous Driver of the Week features two standouts: a bus in the UK pushing a sideways car down the road like a bulldozer, and a SWAT team raid gone sideways when the target casually drives past the armoured vehicle and slips away unnoticed. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com.

How is the US/China trade war impacting the rest of the world?(Hint: It's not good) It just doesn't add up! What's causing Canada's falling math scores?! And finally - why is it taking so long for new BC drivers to book a road test with ICBC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICBC says there's a backlog for driving tests right now... because EVERYBODY'S FAILING! We hear some hilarious stories of how badly folks bombed their road tests... Plus - Drew's daughter saw something she thought was an internet prank in real life and it blew her mind, when were you made an offer you couldn't refuse but had to, avoiding White Lotus spoilers and more on today's Nat & Drew Show!

Website: http://www.brministry.org | App: http://get.theapp.co/725cRon Susek leads the panel in Spiritual Warfare questions that are asked to Fred, Bill and Mark. This audio is from the ICBC spiritual warfare conference in Sioux City, Iowa in 2008.

On this week's episode, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko break down BC's new economic retaliation measures, the controversy over Tesla being cut from EV charger rebates, and why the province is giving itself broad new powers to respond to external threats. Plus, a Magraken Moment on ICBC's alleged privacy violations and this week's Ridiculous Driver—a bold excavator thief using heavy machinery to rob a bank. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

In this week's episode, we bring you the latest cannabis headlines from around the world: Macky leads a tribute to Twisted, honouring a valued community member. Two serving British Armed Forces members admit to attempting to sell cannabis, raising questions about drug policies in the military. (Source: UK News) Margaret explores the growing popularity of cannabis-infused drinks, as more consumers look for alternatives to alcohol. Health Canada releases its first results from cannabis data gathering, shedding light on trends and usage patterns in the country. Billy covers Spain's biggest cannabis B2B event, ICBC, returning to Barcelona, with insights into industry trends, networking, and exclusive discounts. John follows up on last week's story: The U.S. confirms the release of a national detained in Russia on drug charges. (Source: BBC News) New research suggests medical marijuana helps mothers be ‘more present parents' and develop stronger, more positive relationships with their children. Join us as we break down these stories and discuss their impact on the cannabis community! Come and join in the discussion about any of these news articles on our cannabis growing forum, Discord server, or any of your favourite social networks. Visit our website for links.  Website: https://highonhomegrown.com Discord: https://discord.gg/sqYGkF4xyQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/highonhomegrown Thank you for downloading and listening to our cannabis podcast! I hope you enjoy this episode.

CCDI is pleased to introduce 'Inclusion Table Talks', a new sub-series of our podcast: Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham. This series brings together CCDI's  Employer Partners and thought leaders for in-depth discussions on the growing anti-DEI rhetoric and its impact on our collective vision of building a more inclusive Canada. We'll explore what DEIA truly is and isn't, address common misconceptions, and discuss the profound impact DEIA has had and continues to have on workplaces across Canada.In this episode, Dr. Sara-Jane Finlay joins us to unpack the rising prevalence of anti-DEI rhetoric. She is the Associate Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). We begin by hearing from Dr. Finlay on the landscape of DEI across Canada, and what has set certain companies up for long-term success in this arena. Discussing diversity as an outcome of equitable policies, we explore the government's role and the impact of the media on public opinion.We unpack the changing acronym, from DEI to DEIAT, and discuss some of the challenges increasingly associated with this work. Lastly, Dr. Finlay offers some advice on the roles we can each play to build a more inclusive future. Thanks for joining us.Key Points From This Episode:The rise of anti-DEI rhetoric today.Introduction and welcome to Dr. Sara-Jane Finlay, Associate Director of DEI at ICBC.Dr. Finlay's analysis of DEI in the Canadian workplace today. How long-term strategies have supported the companies that are still prioritizing DEI today.Reframing diversity is an outcome of equity. The lack of government intervention in this space. How the media is shaping public opinion in the US and Canada. Navigating anti-DEI rhetoric at ICBC.Why the acronym is changing from DEI to DEIAT.Common myths and misconceptions around what DEI is truly about.Tips on navigating the challenges that are increasingly associated with this work. Some of the roles we can each play to build a more inclusive Canada. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Sara-Jane Finlay on LinkedInEquity and Inclusion Office of the University of British ColumbiaInsurance Corporation of British ColumbiaCanadian Centre for Diversity and InclusionThe Tyranny of MeritLeader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham

Healthcare providers raise concerns over ICBC's new rules  GUEST: Manvir Purewal, Surrey-based physiotherapist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our conversation begins with a deep dive into the charge approval process for sexual assault, where we illuminate the nuances between the standards required for police arrests and those for Crown charge approvals. We tackle the challenge of relying solely on the versions of events provided by complaints due to the lack of independent witnesses or forensic evidence. Through a discussion on trauma-informed interviewing, we ponder its potential impact on case outcomes and highlight the importance of maintaining fairness by not labelling complainants as victims before trial proceedings.In the second half of the show, we tackle the sobering realities of hit-and-run cases. We explore an ICBC claim following a hit-and-run accident in Vancouver, emphasizing the importance of promptly and actively pursuing insurance coverage by identifying at-fault drivers rather than relying entirely on police investigations. To enrich this discussion, we welcome Michael Mulligan of Mulligan Defence Lawyers for his regular Legally Speaking segment, where he offers invaluable legal insights and expertise. Join us as we navigate these legal intricacies, offering you a rich understanding of the processes and implications at stake.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.

Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to intervene with the ongoing contract dispute at Canada Post. According to MacKinnon, the federal mediator says negotiations are going in the wrong direction. We ask viewers about what changes they think Canada Post should make.Next, an ICBC survey found more than half of B.C. drivers say they feel more stressed navigating busy parking lots than they do driving on open roads. We ask viewers about parking stress and what they do to avoid confrontation.

Ben Edwards was the first host of Theologically Driven and did many other things while he was on staff at ICBC and DBTS. Today we talk with Ben about his transition to Cross Lanes Bible Church as their new Senior Pastor and his time in ministry at Inter-City Baptist Church.

Why are bankrupt restaurants becoming common in B.C? GUEST: Mark Von Schellwitz, Western Canada Vice President at Restaurants Canada Could the election bring change to ICBC's ‘no-fault' policy? GUEST: Jasmine Osterman, victim of the West Van Whole Foods crash in June 2023 Is the B.C NDP making British Columbians lazy? Chip Wilson seems to think so.. GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor Provincial Political Panel  GUEST: Moe Sihota, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister GUEST: Mary Polak, former B.C Liberal Cabinet Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Jasmine Osterman, victim of the West Van Whole Foods crash in June 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for another great episode of Hash Church,.I have Selena from Flower of Life Clinics, as well as my good friend Robert Laurie Join us from his hotel room in Edmonton during the grow up conference in Edmonton. Corey Crosser from Sample Automation creators of the Rosin Reactor, joins us as well to talk decarboxylation. My good friend Alex Rogers founder of the ICBC conferences that I have been attending for the last decade around the world. Also Etienne Fontan joins us to share with us whats going on in the world of cannabis legalization Hit me up for solventless consultation bcbubbleman@icloud.com also discount code for new UvC and led lights from www.grandmasterleds.com www.grandmasterleds.ca hashchurch10Support the show

In this episode, Paul Doroshenko, Natalie Ross, and Emily discuss ICBC, the pros and cons of public vs. private insurance, and how politics impacts BC's insurance landscape. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kyla Lee on Instagram: instagram.com/kylaleelawyer

Website- http---www.brministry.org - App- http---get.theapp.co-725c-God wants to set us free and free indeed. How can we have effective and lasting freedom in our lives-- Victor Matthews shares about the ICBC conference about freedom.

ICBC No fault insurance is at fault Guest: Michael Elliot, Lawyer at the Trial Lawyers Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia moves to single stairwell egress to provide contractors with more space to build out units. Is this move ready? GUEST: Sarah Kirby-Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor How much more does the province need to do to ensure safe work environments? GUEST: Jeff Bray, president of Business Improvement Areas of B.C, and CEO of the Downtown Victoria Business Association  Was B.C's move allowing single stairwells in smaller buildings a wise decision? GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant How to help your kids get back to a school-friendly sleep schedule GUEST: Dr. Wendy Hall, professor emeritus in UBC's school of nursing How did ICBC achieve $1.4 billion in net income over the past year? GUEST: Richard McCand-less, Retired BC senior Public Servant, and expert on ICBC finances - visit his site at bcpolicyperspectives.ca The importance of teaching students about healthy relationships GUEST: Suzanne Duncan, Vice President of Philanthropy at the Canadian Women's Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Richard McCandless, Retired BC Government Policy Manager, and expert on ICBC finances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Today's Show: What Canadian city has the highest number of affairs?? We were shocked by the answer!  ICBC is out with stats on the worst place in the entire lower mainland. Is it on your commute? One of our favourite celebrity couple could be getting back together!!!  That and more on the Nat & Drew Show Podcast! 

The full cast is on the mic this week

Will new units in former ICBC HQ resolve North Van city's housing challenges? GUEST: Linda Buchanan, City of North Vancouver Mayor  Sun's out, wallets out as summer airfares jump GUEST: Claire Newell, President and Founder of Travel Best Bets  Mayors push back on housing legislation - is Victoria bigfooting city hall? GUEST: Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey What could go wrong with Vancouver's Broadway Plan? GUEST: Sarah Kirby Yung, ABC Vancouver City Councillor It's war out there! Why crows are dive-bombing on West End residents GUEST: Linda Bakker, Co-Executive Director at the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Linda Buchanan, City of North Vancouver Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can corporations truly safeguard your privacy, or are we all at risk? Join us as we tackle this pressing question with Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers. In one of the most startling cases in recent memory, we dissect how an employee at the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) sold personal information, resulting in arson and shootings. You'll learn about the class-action lawsuit that followed and the judicial system's decision to award $15,000 per affected individual despite ICBC's efforts to minimize compensation. Plus, we dive into the unsettling case of a widow sued by the Royal Bank of Canada for her late husband's Visa bill despite having insurance meant to cover the debt, shedding light on the critical issue of consumer protection.Ever wondered why resolving disputes with neighbours often ends up in a legal quagmire? We'll explore this topic through the lens of a real-life tree dispute between neighbours, revealing the limitations of provincial court judges and the complexities of such cases. Michael Mulligan offers invaluable insights into why it's crucial to resolve conflicts amicably rather than dragging them through lengthy court battles. Whether it's about border trees or shared responsibilities, you'll gain a new perspective on managing minor conflicts without escalating them into costly legal entanglements.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discssed. 

ICBC cheques, housing targets missed and attacks on our computers and our democracy

The past several years in the US Treasury market have not been what you'd call smooth sailing. Three crises in a decade recently pushed regulators to introduce important changes to the world's largest and most liquid market. The Securities and Exchange Commission passed the most significant reform a few months ago. The FT's capital markets correspondent Kate Duguid examines that change — plus the potential pitfalls and promise that come with it. Clips from CNBC, Bloomberg- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:The radical changes coming to the world's biggest bond marketHas Gensler's SEC pushed Wall Street too far?SEC tussles with shadow trades in the US Treasury marketRansomware attack on ICBC disrupts trades in US Treasury market- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On X, follow Kate Duguid (@kateduguid) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07), or follow Michela on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this week's show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's security news. They cover: The Citrixbleed ransomware crisis Why the FBI hasn't arrested Scattered Spider members DPRK is in your supply chains Microsoft has a brainwave and buys a HSM When civil war meets pig butchering Much, much more This week's show is brought to you by Airlock Digital. David Cottingham and Daniel Schell are this week's sponsor guests. Links to everything that we discussed are below and you can follow Patrick or Adam on Mastodon if that's your thing. Show notes ‘Citrix Bleed' vulnerability targeted by nation-state and criminal hackers: CISA Australian ports operator recovering after major cyber incident Minister lashes DP World hack failure Gang says ICBC paid ransom over hack that disrupted US Treasury market | Reuters Cyberattack on US hospital owner diverts ambulances from emergency rooms in multiple states | CNN Politics Fidelity National Financial investigating cyberattack that led to service disruption | Cybersecurity Dive Potentially hundreds of UK law firms affected by cyberattack on IT provider CTS North Texas water utility serving 2 million hit with cyberattack Healthcare manufacturer Henry Schein expects platform restored this week after cyberattack High-profile ransomware gang suspects arrested in Ukraine FBI struggled to disrupt dangerous casino hacking gang, cyber responders say | Reuters Chinese spies had acces to Dutch chip maker NXP's systems for over two years: report | NL Times North Korean supply chain attacks prompt joint warning from Seoul and London North Korean attack on CyberLink impacted devices around the world, Microsoft says North Korean ‘BlueNoroff' group targeting financial institutions with macOS malware Microsoft upgrades security for signing keys in wake of Chinese breach | CyberScoop (14) Microsoft Should Look to the Past for Its Security Future Sacked Ukrainian cyber chief released on bail amid corruption probe Second top Ukrainian cyber official arrested amid corruption probe Report claims to reveal identity of Russian hacktivist leader Rebel offensive in Myanmar takes aim at online scam industry Myanmar Rebel Offensive Helps China's Cybercrime Crackdown Shadowy hacking group targeting Israel shows outsized capabilities | CyberScoop Nearly two dozen Danish energy companies hacked through firewall bug in May Senate proposes surveillance bill without FBI warrant requirement The FCC says new rules will curb SIM swapping. I'm pessimistic | Ars Technica EU urged to drop new law that could allow member states to intercept and decrypt global web traffic Google researchers discover 'Reptar,' a new CPU vulnerability | Google Cloud Blog Spavor blames fellow prisoner Kovrig for Chinese detention, alleges he was used for intelligence gathering - The Globe and Mail The Mirai Confessions: Three Young Hackers Who Built a Web-Killing Monster Finally Tell Their Story | WIRED

On this week's show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's security news. They cover: The Citrixbleed ransomware crisis Why the FBI hasn't arrested Scattered Spider members DPRK is in your supply chains Microsoft has a brainwave and buys a HSM When civil war meets pig butchering Much, much more This week's show is brought to you by Airlock Digital. David Cottingham and Daniel Schell are this week's sponsor guests. Links to everything that we discussed are below and you can follow Patrick or Adam on Mastodon if that's your thing. Show notes ‘Citrix Bleed' vulnerability targeted by nation-state and criminal hackers: CISA Australian ports operator recovering after major cyber incident Minister lashes DP World hack failure Gang says ICBC paid ransom over hack that disrupted US Treasury market | Reuters Cyberattack on US hospital owner diverts ambulances from emergency rooms in multiple states | CNN Politics Fidelity National Financial investigating cyberattack that led to service disruption | Cybersecurity Dive Potentially hundreds of UK law firms affected by cyberattack on IT provider CTS North Texas water utility serving 2 million hit with cyberattack Healthcare manufacturer Henry Schein expects platform restored this week after cyberattack High-profile ransomware gang suspects arrested in Ukraine FBI struggled to disrupt dangerous casino hacking gang, cyber responders say | Reuters Chinese spies had acces to Dutch chip maker NXP's systems for over two years: report | NL Times North Korean supply chain attacks prompt joint warning from Seoul and London North Korean attack on CyberLink impacted devices around the world, Microsoft says North Korean ‘BlueNoroff' group targeting financial institutions with macOS malware Microsoft upgrades security for signing keys in wake of Chinese breach | CyberScoop (14) Microsoft Should Look to the Past for Its Security Future Sacked Ukrainian cyber chief released on bail amid corruption probe Second top Ukrainian cyber official arrested amid corruption probe Report claims to reveal identity of Russian hacktivist leader Rebel offensive in Myanmar takes aim at online scam industry Myanmar Rebel Offensive Helps China's Cybercrime Crackdown Shadowy hacking group targeting Israel shows outsized capabilities | CyberScoop Nearly two dozen Danish energy companies hacked through firewall bug in May Senate proposes surveillance bill without FBI warrant requirement The FCC says new rules will curb SIM swapping. I'm pessimistic | Ars Technica EU urged to drop new law that could allow member states to intercept and decrypt global web traffic Google researchers discover 'Reptar,' a new CPU vulnerability | Google Cloud Blog Spavor blames fellow prisoner Kovrig for Chinese detention, alleges he was used for intelligence gathering - The Globe and Mail The Mirai Confessions: Three Young Hackers Who Built a Web-Killing Monster Finally Tell Their Story | WIRED

In this installment of the weekly round-up of the biggest headlines on Wall Street and how they affect your finances, Nicole unpacks the chaotic hack on the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and how the market reacted, the rocky road for the latest wave of union strikes and the potential shake-up in the housing market. Want to start investing, but don't know where to begin? Go to moneyassistant.com and meet Magnifi, your AI money assistant, designed to help you make a plan for your financial goals. Want one-on-one money coaching from Nicole? Book a meeting with her here: intro.co/moneynewsnetwork 

Only days until money runs out - will the government shot-down? Markets on the herky-jerky, thanks to the Fed and Mr. Powell. Major retail earnings out this week - winners and losers. PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm Up - 4-days until shut- down / anyone  care? (Shut up about shut-down already - Moody's angry - Moves US rating outlook - Croc's CTP Still Open of Entries| - Thanksgiving - What are we doing - menu items! - BOOM!  CPI dips a bit ad market RAMP (KRE up 7% IWM up 5%+) Market Update - Herky Jerky - Thanks to Fed - Big names continue to push up index values - KRI +2 Slight Overheating - Retailers earnings this week, Walmart, Target Etc -- Consumers in the spotlight Moody's - Moody's on Friday changed the outlook on the government of United States of America's ratings to "negative" from "stable". - The rating agency said it expects United States' fiscal deficits will remain very large, significantly weakening debt affordability. - Moody's affirmed the long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings at "Aaa". - Another wake up call to the administration/govy of US to get their shot together. Fed - Powell was in push-0back mode on Thursday on a speech that he clearly stated that there is probably more work to be done to conquer inflation - "If it becomes appropriate to tighten policy further, we will not hesitate to do so," Powell cautioned a market still betting both that rate hikes are done and that three cuts are coming next year, starting as soon as June. - Same day as the Bond market glitch, which as problematic - Not to worry, by Firiday no-one believed Powell an ran markets up hard (one of the best days for NAZ100 in 2023 Consumers - The consumer took a spending break ahead of the holiday season, with October retail sales, excluding autos and gas, falling by 0.08%, and core retail, which also removes restaurants, declining by 0.03% (CNBC Monitor) - The October data showed weakness in gas station sales, electronics and appliances and furniture and home stores. There was strength in sporting goods and hobby stores and non-store retails, or internet sales, along with health and personal care. Ransonware Attack - Biggest bank - Could this be the reason Treasury auction last Thursday was so weak (smacking down markets) - Sources told Bloomberg that ICBC Financial Services, a U.S. subsidiary of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, relied on the offline system to process trades of U.S. Treasuries after it was hit by a ransomware attack on Wednesday. - It could take days to reconnect ICBC to the electronic settlement system, Reuters reported. - Analysts say the attack, which disrupted the U.S. Treasury market on Thursday, was likely the work of LockBit, a Russia-linked criminal gang that was also accused of hacking Boeing earlier this year. Today, the group claimed responsibility in messages to reporters. Planes! - Emirates Airline on Monday announced an order for 95 Boeing aircraft at a value of $52 billion, kicking off the first major deal of the 2023 Dubai Airshow. - The state-owned flagship Dubai carrier, a subsidiary of Emirates Group, is ordering 55 additional Boeing 777-9s and 35 of its 777-8s, bringing the airline's total orders for the 777X widebody jets to 205 units. It is also updating its order of Boeing 787 Dreamliners from 30 to 35, comprised of 15 787-10s and 20 787-8s. - Being up 3% on the news Interesting... - Exxon aims to become a top lithium producer for electric vehicles with Arkansas drill operation - Exxon earlier this year purchased 120,000 acres of a geological site in southern Arkansas called the Smackover Formation that is rich in lithium.

CISA and the FBI issue an update on Royal Ransomware. A look at Smash-and-grab ransomware attacks as well as Cloud vulnerabilities. A pre-Black Friday look at card skimmers. Fences, and their place in organized cybercrime. DP World Australia restores port operations. Joe Carrigan on scammers taking advantage of the Bitrex crypto market being shut down. In our Industry Voices segment, Usama Houlila from CrossRealms International shares his insights on the pivotal role of AI in cybersecurity. And LockBit may be drawing unwelcome attention to itself.  For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/217 Selected reading. #StopRansomware: Royal Ransomware (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency | CISA)  FBI: Royal ransomware asked 350 victims to pay $275 million (BleepingComputer)  The Song Remains the Same: The 2023 Active Adversary Report for Security Practitioners (Sophos) Why 93% of Security Leaders Say Cloud Security Requires Zero Trust Segmentation (Illumio Cybersecurity Blog) Malwarebytes Labs Reveals 50% Uptick in Credit Card Skimming in Advance of the Holiday Shopping Season (PR Newswire)  Credit card skimming on the rise for the holiday shopping season (Malwarebytes) The Fencers: The Lynchpin of Organized Retail Crime Enterprise (Nisos) DP World cyberattack blocks thousands of containers in ports (BleepingComputer) Operations at Major Australian Ports Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack (SecurityWeek)  Australian Ports Recover From Cyber Incident (Bank Info Security) DP World: Australia sites back online after cyber-attack (BBC News) Australian ports resume some operations after major cyberattack (CNN) Australia Cyberattack Leaves 30,000 Containers Stuck at Ports (Bloomberg)  Hacking Gang Behind Attack on Largest Global Lender Says It Got Ransom Payment (Bloomberg) Gang says ICBC paid ransom over hack that disrupted US Treasury market (Reuters)  After a surprise cyberattack, the world's largest bank had to shuffle a USB stick around Manhattan to do business (PC Gamer) WSJ News Exclusive | ICBC Hackers Used Methods Previously Flagged by U.S. Authorities (Wall Street Journal)  Inside Wall Street's scramble after ICBC hack (Reuters)  Did a ransomware gang mess up by attacking a U.S. arm of China's biggest bank? (Washington Post) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian ports are recovering from a cyberattack. SysAid is hit by Cl0p user Lace Tempest. Ransomware targets China's largest bank. LockBit doxes Boeing as Boeing hangs tough on paying ransom. Docker Engine for DDoS. Rick Howard looks at the SEC's targeting of SolarWinds' CISO. And Anonymous Sudan claims attacks on ChatGPT and Cloudflare. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/216 Selected reading. Freight giant DP World recovers from cyber attack, but warns investigation and remediation is 'ongoing' (ABC) DP World port operations in Australia recovering after cyber-attack (The Loadstar)  Ransomware attack against China's largest bank. (CyberWire) China's biggest lender ICBC hit by ransomware attack (Reuters) Ransomware attack on ICBC disrupts trades in US Treasury market (Financial Times)  Hackers Hit Wall Street Arm of Chinese Banking Giant ICBC (Wall Street Journal) LockBit finally publishes its proof-of-hack as Boeing hangs tough. (CyberWire) SysAid On-Prem Software CVE-2023-47246 Vulnerability (SysAid)  Critical Vulnerability: SysAid CVE-2023-47246 (Huntress) SysAid Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited By Lace Tempest (Rapid7) SysAid vulnerability exploited. (CyberWire) OracleIV - A Dockerised DDoS Botnet (Cado Security) Anonymous Sudan and OpenAI. (CyberWire) Russia-Linked Hackers Claim Credit for OpenAI Outage This Week (Bloomberg)  Major ChatGPT Outage Caused by DDoS Attack (SecurityWeek)  Anonymous Sudan and Skynet claim Cloudflare DDoS takedown (Cyber Daily) Cloudflare website downed by DDoS attack claimed by Anonymous Sudan (BleepingComputer) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices