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In early 2021, LawMatters began working with PovNet and Legal Aid BC to organize a series of virtual gatherings for community advocates, legal aid staff, community library staff, and other front-line...
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LawMatters and Legal Aid BC have joined forces again to bring you an updated kit for 2021. For those who may not already have a kit in their library, the Starter Legal Display Kit provides you with pu...
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The new Provincial Court Family Rules take effect on May 17th, 2021. At that point, we will see significant changes to court processes and forms; thankfully, changes meant to make the process easier...
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In recognition of the upcoming Canadian Mental Health Week May 3rd - 9th, we’d like to highlight a few helpful resources and starting points when trying to find information or support for your patrons...
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With April 20th around the corner, what better time to highlight, all in one post, resources for answering questions about cannabis law at your library. A good introduction is the BC government web...
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