Legal Updates

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Important Notice RE: Legal Services During COVID-19

RE: Legal Services During COVID-19 This is to update you on how legal services have been affected or adapted to serve your needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to monitor the situation closely and follow the latest direction from our health authorities. Courts The Honourable Chief Justice Hinkson has suspended regular operations of the […]

Expanded COVID-19 Enforcement Role for Bylaw Officers

The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth announced today that he was enabling municipal bylaw officers to support enforcement of the Provincial Health Officers orders for business closures and gatherings in line with offences under the Public Health Act. The key parts of the order are summarized as follows: Bylaw enforcement officers […]

“If You Want Something Done Right, Do It Yourself” – A Plug for Remedial Action

Jarrett Plonka In the local government world, this is not always possible or practical. However, with remedial action requirements, you can get it done yourself. And you can recover the cost of the work! Every community, no matter how big or small, has one. A problem property. The neighbours complain about it being a nuisance. […]