Legal Aid BC was created to provide legal information, advice, and representation services. Their priority is to help people with low incomes, but many services are available to all British Columbians. Telephone: 1-866-577-2525 Address: 400 – 510 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC Website: https://www.lss.bc.ca/
Read MoreAs a Community Partner with Legal Aid BC (LSS), the Sunshine Resource Centre can help community members: Apply for legal aid representation (if financially eligible) for: criminal charges serious family law problems child protection matters mental health and prison issues some immigration problems other legal issues made on a case-by-case basis by Legal Aid BC Call...
Read MorePeople’s Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. The organization provides free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life. Their website contains many very useful resources and publications explaining legal issues ranging from wills, power...
Read MoreThe Sechelt Courthouse services include criminal, family, youth, small claims, traffic and bylaw matters. Every other Wednesday and Thursday of the month, during court times, a Duty Counselor (lawyer) is available to provide legal support primarily for those attending court or on a first come-first served basis. Telephone: 604-740-8929 Address: 5480 Shorncliffe Ave,...
Read MoreIn addition to regular community police services, the local RCMP detachment offers services such as criminal record checks and a variety of volunteer services. These include Auxiliary Constables, Citizens on Patrol, Speed Watch, Victim Services, Crime Stoppers, and Restorative Justice. Telephone: 604-885-2266 (non-emergency) Gibsons detachment address: 737...
Read MoreTRAC’s purpose is to promote the legal protection of residential tenants across British Columbia by providing information, education, support and research on residential tenancy matters. This includes tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities including tenancy agreements, condition inspection reports, roommates, utilities, and insurance. TRAC can also help...
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