Legal aid in Alberta is not free. When clients can contribute to their legal costs, they will be asked to do so. Do I have to pay Legal Aid Alberta? Legal Aid pays your lawyer during your case and we work with you to set up a re-payment plan. Clients are expected to re-pay Legal […]
Author: Darrel Pratt
Can A Condo Board Evict A Tenant Alberta?
If a tenant does not move out after receiving notice, the condominium board has the right to make an application in the Court of King’s Bench for an order requiring the tenant to leave. Read more on our Condo Law for Albertans website. Can a landlord evict a tenant Alberta? If a tenant commits a […]
Why Change British Columbia Name?
A new poll suggests nearly a third of people in the province support a name change that would respect and reflect Indigenous heritage. Half of young adults support the idea of changing British Columbia’s name to reflect the province’s Indigenous heritage, according to a new survey. Why is it still called British Columbia? Origin of […]
Does Black Walnut Grow In New Brunswick?
Black walnut trees aren’t native to the area and are considered “uncommon” in New Brunswick. They typically grow in southern Ontario and the southern U.S. but not much further north than New York state. Do walnut trees grow in New Brunswick? Butternut (Juglans cinerea) and Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) Butternuts have hairy, sticky hulls, and […]
Where Does British Columbia’S Fuel Come From?
Refined Petroleum Products Most of the gasoline consumed in B.C. comes from Alberta, delivered primarily via the Trans Mountain Pipeline. Gasoline is also produced in B.C.’s two refineries. Gasoline consumed in B.C. may also be imported via ship or barge from the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Does Canada import gas from Russia? Despite having the world’s […]
What’S Closed On Canada Day In New Brunswick?
Grocery store chains, including Sobeys, Atlantic Superstore and Walmart, are closed. NB Liquor corporate stores and Cannabis NB are closed. The province’s three largest malls, Regent Mall in Fredericton, CF Champlain Place in Dieppe, and McAllister Place in Saint John are all closed. Are stores closed on Canada Day in NB? In New Brunswick, Newfoundland […]
Is Real Estate A Good Career In Alberta?
The employment outlook will be very good for Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 6232) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 period. How much can you make as a real estate agent in Alberta? Source Wages* Low (5th percentile) Average Starting $19.23 $27.19 Overall $23.08 $37.87 Top $23.08 $58.25 How hard is it to get a […]
Why Do Earthquakes Happen In British Columbia?
Plate tectonics have shaped the continents for millions of years. In British Columbia, they have created the mountains, and are the source of frequent earthquakes along the coast. Why does British Columbia have most earthquakes? Here in Vancouver, we are near the boundary (or fault line) of two of these plates, the North American Plate, […]
Does British Columbia Have Agricultural Land?
The Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is a provincial designation in which agriculture is recognized as the priority use. Farming is encouraged and non-agricultural uses are restricted. The ALR protects approximately 4.6 million hectares of agriculturally suitable land across British Columbia. How much of BC is farmland? 5%Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR): The ALR includes 46,159 square […]
Does Manitoba Have Private Auto Insurance?
You can purchase your Autopac insurance through our province-wide network of more than 300 independent Autopac agents. Can you get private auto insurance in Manitoba? Private Insurance — Most people buy optional coverages from private Manitoba insurance companies or private insurance brokers. Nonetheless, MPI itself also sells additional coverages. If you want to purchase optional […]