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Change to Residential Tenancy Law in BC
The required notice period for ending a tenancy for landlord occupancy has changed as of June 18, 2025. Now, a landlord must give a tenant 3 months to end a tenancy for this reason, with the deadline...
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BC Traffic Ticket Legal Info Resources
Getting a traffic ticket (a kind of provincial violation ticket) can be a confusing and stressful experience. Check out the links below for some resources to get your patrons started dealing with thei...
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Debt law information resources
Dealing with debt can feel overwhelming, but there are options. If your patrons have questions about getting started with dealing with a debt or their rights around debt collection, the resources belo...
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Your Most Popular Law Books in 2024
2025 LawMatters grants are here, with offers going out this week! Curious what might be coming to your library? You can find all our newly updated collections guides on our website, including the Law...
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Legal Resources for Transgender Patrons
March 31st marks Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to honouring transgender people and raising awareness of the discrimination the community faces. Given the rise of transphobia both in C...
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