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Free print referral materials for personal planning and seniors
Nidus helps people in BC plan for their future by providing information and resources about personal planning. Their website is a great resource for information on representation agreements, power of...
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New Indigenous Law Books for 2026
June is National Indigenous History Month and is an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. When the LawMatte...
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New Legal Information Publications Available
Great news! There are two new legal information publications available to help your patrons – and both are print-friendly for those who prefer print resources. Pathways to Police Accountability Toolk...
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Most popular law books in 2025
The 2026 LawMatters’ grants went out this week, with a brand-new Law Books for Libraries list and Law Books for Kids list to assist you in your purchasing decisions – you can find them both on our web...
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Free webinars from Residential Tenancy Branch
The Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) oversees and administers the Residential Tenancy Act and the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act in BC, with the goal of helping both tenants and landlords have suc...
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