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Make a Will Week 2025
October 20 to 26 marks Make a Will Week in BC this year. The goal of this week is to make people aware of the benefits of having a will and encourage everyone in BC to make or update their will. This...
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Settlement Claim for Indigenous People Affected by Boarding Homes Program
Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation fall on September 30th; the day is meant to honour and remember the children who never came home from and the survivors of residentia...
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New Settlement Claim for Indigenous People Now Open
Claims for the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement are now open! This settlement provides compensation for Indigenous individuals who experienced either of the fo...
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Free Legal Advice for Workplace Sexual Harassment
The free legal help program Sexual Harassment Advice, Response, and Prevention for Workplaces (SHARP Workplaces) is now up and running again and able to provide help to you and your patrons! SHARP Wo...
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New Residential Tenancy Resources from the Residential Tenancy Branch
The Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) oversees disputes between renters and landlords in BC. They also produce a variety of information resources that your patrons can use when trying to learn more abo...
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