LawMatters, for public libraries

This blog is for anyone working in the field of public libraries interested in learning more about legal reference resources and services available in BC. LawMatters is a Courthouse Libraries BC outreach program supported by funding from Law Foundation of BC.

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Make-A-Will Week in BC is around the corner!

Next week (April 7 to 13) is Make-a-Will Week in British Columbia. The provincial government promotes this week every year to encourage the public to write their will or bring an existing will up-to-d...

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LawMatters is Growing!

The news is official! The Law Foundation of BC has most generously approved a significant increase in funding for the enhancement of the LawMatters program. What does this mean? Increased colle...

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Fall 2018 Reserach Report

At last we are delighted to share the report on our 2018 fall research of rural and remote community libraries. The full report and a summary can both be found on Courthouse Libraries BC's LawMatters...

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Legal Help for 60's Scoop Survivors

Atira in partnership with the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic, the Amici Curiae Friendship Society, and Carnegie Community Centre (with funding support from the Law Foundation of BC), will be offeri...

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Essay Contest for Grade 12 Students

Do you know any BC high school students who like to write and are interested in law? Pass the word about this contest! The Law Society of BC is inviting BC secondary school students to participate...

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