New Building Act Regulations Shed Further Light on Legislative Scheme

Written by: Michael Hargraves

2016-09-20Legal Updates
This past June, the provincial government enacted the Building Act General Regulation, B.C. Reg. 131/2016 (the “Building Act Regulation”), providing some clarity with respect to two important elements of the new Building Act, S.B.C. 2015, c.2 (the “Building Act”).
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BC Supreme Court Puts the Kibosh on Marihuana Dispensary

Written by: Peter Johnson

2016-09-19Legal Updates
Although the federal government is studying the legalization of marihuana, with the announced intention of introducing legislation sometime in 2017, the sale of cannabis products outside of the framework provided through the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations remains illegal under Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Even so, storefront cannabis dispensaries continue to […]
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The Federal Government Announces the Replacement of the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations

Written by: Ryan Bortolin

2016-09-19Legal Updates
On August 24, 2016, the federal government repealed the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) and replaced them with a new set of regulations entitled the “Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations” (ACMPR).  The MMPR allowed for the issuance of federal licences permitting the commercial production and distribution of marihuana for medical purposes.  It […]
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Failure to Give Notice Results in Dismissal of Claim

Written by: Marie Watmough

2016-09-19Legal Updates
In the recent case of Kazemi v. North Vancouver (City), 2016 BCSC 1240, the BC Supreme Courrt dismissed a personal injury claim against the municipality as a result of the plaintiff’s failure to give notice within the two-month period required under the Local Government Act.
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UBCM Convention – September 27 to 30

Written by: SMS Lawyers

2016-09-19Announcements
The partners at Stewart McDannold Stuart will be attending the annual convention of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities next week.  We welcome all participants to our beautiful home town of Victoria. As in years past we are proud to sponsor the UBCM Daily News. We look forward to meeting with our clients and colleagues […]
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TOLGMA September 14 – 16

Written by: SMS Lawyers

2016-07-28Announcements
Michael Hargraves will be presenting a legal update at this year’s TOLGMA conference, being held at Silver Star Resort in Vernon from September 14-16. Michael’s presentation will be on Friday, September 16, and he hopes to see you there.
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Court Orders End to Homeless Encampment

Written by: Marie Watmough

2016-07-13Legal Updates
On July 5, 2016, the Honourable Chief Justice Hinkson released his decision in British Columbia v. Adamson, 2016 BCSC 1245, following a renewed application by the Province for an interim injunction to end the “Tent City” encampment beside the Victoria Courthouse. Chief Justice Hinkson found in favour of the Province, ordering the dismantling of the […]
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Selecting the location of cell antenna a “core” federal power – Rogers Communications Inc. v Châteauguay (City), 2016 SCC 23

Written by: Madelaine Campbell

2016-06-22Legal Updates
The Supreme Court of Canada’s most recent decision on the division of federal and provincial powers helps clarify the extent to which local governments can control the locations of cell phone antennas and other radiocommunication infrastructure within their borders. In Rogers Communications Inc. v Châteauguay (City), 2016 SCC 23 (“Rogers”), the Court found that, because […]
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Court Clarifies Authority to Require Geotechnical Reports for Hazardous Lands

Written by: Michael Hargraves

2016-06-14Legal Updates
Section 56 of the Community Charter, which applies not only to municipalities, but also to regional districts by virtue of section 302 of the Local Government Act, has been given some helpful interpretation by a recent decision of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. In Compagna v. Nanaimo (City), 2016 BCSC 1045, the court concluded […]
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LGMA 2016 Presentations You Do Not Want to Miss – Thursday, June 23

Written by: SMS Lawyers

2016-06-09Announcements
The Local Government Management Association annual conference is scheduled for June 21 – 23 in Nanaimo.  On Thursday, June 23, Michael Hargraves and Ryan Bortolin will be presenting “Heating Up: The Legal Implications of Climate Change” at 8:00 a.m. and at 10:45 a.m. that day Colin Stewart and Madelaine Campbell will be presenting “Legal Update […]
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