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B.C. appoints new Provincial Court judge

  • November 29, 2022

The Government of British Columbia is appointing a new Provincial Court judge to support continued access to justice. Grace Oh will be appointed a judge effective Jan. 3, 2023.

CBABC Announcement

Call for Volunteers: The Law Foundation of BC, Board of Governors

  • November 29, 2022

CBABC seeks candidates to appoint to the Law Foundation of BC Board of Governors for a 3-year term beginning January 1, 2023. The representative will succeed Laurence Scott, KC who has greatly contributed to the work of the Foundation.

Legal News

2023 Lawyer Show Auditions: Mamma Mia!

  • November 29, 2022

Are you a lawyer with acting and singing chops? Touchstone Theatre is still looking for actors/performers for our presentation of MAMMA MIA! this spring.  There are some great supporting and chorus roles available.

Professional Notice

CPD 3: Complex Criminal Cases

  • November 25, 2022

This Criminal Practice Direction describes the process by which the Court will manage large or complex criminal cases that show a potential to occupy a very significant amount of court time or to risk delays in reaching and concluding the trial.