The B.C. Securities Commission has accused a former Comox Valley man of raising $4.6 million from investors through an alleged cryptocurrency trading bot scheme and using the money for personal spending.
The commission alleges that Connor Sinclair Gardiner-Ingram, who now
BC law society’s 2025 annual report spotlights progress on Indigenous, mental health initiatives
Of new British Columbian lawyers, 69 are male, 93 are female, 408 selected no gender
British Columbia urged to protect voting rights of people in custody
A coalition of British Columbia rights groups on Thursday urged the province to ensure that voters in custody can exercise their right to vote. This statement comes as the pre-campaign period of the province’s 2026 general local elections begins.
The
Case Law Update: “Zero Notice” Termination Clause for Dependent Contractor Unenforceable
For both employers and workers, understanding the true nature of a working relationship—and the enforceable limits of an employment or contractor agreement—is critical. A recent decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Salina v. Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
BC’s Crown Counsel Policy Manual updated to reflect Criminal Code reforms
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, Protecting Victims Act, Combatting Hate Act came into force
Cyclospora Outbreaks with Identified Food/Water Vehicle (2000–Present)
Source: www.outbreakdatabase.com. Each outbreak name links to its detail page.
OutbreakYearLocationVehicle (Food/Water Product)Producer / Brand2001 Outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis Infections linked to Consumption of Thai Basil, British Columbia, Canada2001British Columbia, CanadaThai basilNot identified2004 Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis
Annual LSBC meeting: Lawyers narrowly reject certified tech list proposal, approve privilege exception
BC lawyers passed resolutions on lawyer safety, timely law society updates at annual general meeting
British Columbia prepares legal action against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge shooting
The government of British Columbia has retained CFM Lawyers in Vancouver and California-based Stranch, Jennings & Garvey to pursue legal action against OpenAI over its alleged role in the February Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, which killed eight people including six
Lawyers ask BC Law Society to create certified, ‘safe’ to use list of AI and other tech tools
BC lawyers can vote on the resolution at the LSBC’s annual general meeting on July 8
BC lawyers are being asked to vote on climate – it may be their last chance
The resolution calls on the LSBC to convene a climate advisory committee