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In 2024/2025 there were 58,181 #self-represented #BCPC appearances. Check out our website to help you prepare for your court case: #bclegal #A2J

The Olympics has us thinking about Canada welcoming the world for #FIFA2026. Notice 35 has info re #BCPC operations during FIFA, like what will happen for #Vancouver and #Fraser region adult crim trials that require police attendance.

A coalition of #CanadianLaw societies has launched a new website designed to defend and raise awareness about the importance of the #RuleOfLaw. Find out more in this week's eNews: #bclegal #OurstoProtect #CanadianDemocracy

Are you a #bclawyer or self represented litigant who uses #AI? Check out our "Conducting legal research" and "Courtroom procedures, conduct and customs" pages for helpful information about AI and court proceedings. #bclegal

Reminder: courthouses will be closed for Family Day on February 16, 2026. #BCPC #bclawyers #bclegal

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The Honourable Judge Burdett retired from the #BCPC on February 1, 2026. During her 30+ years with the Court she served as a #judge, Associate Chief Judge and Regional Administrative Judge. The Court thanks Judge Burdett and wishes her well in her retirement. #bclegal

Today Jodi Michaels was sworn in as a #BCPC judge. Judge Michaels was called to the bar in 2012. In 2024, she was awarded a Regional Leadership Award at the Annual Crown Conference. Judge Michaels will be assigned to the #Northern region with chambers in #DawsonCreek. #bclawyers

Attention #bclawyers: Section 1.b of Notice 35 Provincial Court Operations During FIFA World Cup 2026 has been revised. Find out more on our website: #BCPC #bclegal #FIFAWorldCup

Tina-Marie Bradford was sworn in as a judge today. Judge Bradford will be assigned to the #Interior region with chambers in #Penticton. Judge Bradford was called to the bar in 2000 and has a background in labour law and civil litigation. #BCPC #judges #bclawyers

Congratulations to the 12 new #sheriffs on their graduation @BCSheriffs. The new sheriffs will be posted to courthouses in the #LowerMainland, #PrinceGeorge, #Courtenay, #CampbellRiver, #Nanaimo, #WilliamsLake, #Oliver and #Cranbrook. #BCPC #bclegal

Attention #bclawyers: the Court has made multiple updates to Notice 35 Provincial Court Operations During FIFA World Cup 2026. #BCPC #bclegal #FIFAWorldCup

#Didyouknow that the Province of #BritishColumbia proclaimed and declared that February 2-6, 2026 is Access to Justice Week? You can view the proclamation online at the #A2JWeekBC website: #bclegal

Today Judge Hutchinson was sworn in as a #BCPC #judge. He will be assigned to the Northern region with chambers in #PrinceGeorge. Judge Hutchinson is an #AllardLaw grad and has practiced in northwest BC since becoming a lawyer in 2013. #bclegal

Chief Judge Gillespie visited #Guyana last year to lead workshops for magistrates, lawyers, and police prosecutors on “applying a trauma-informed gender and culturally sensitive approach to the application of justice”. Find out more in this week's eNews:

"February 2 to 6, 2026 marks Access to Justice Week in British Columbia – a province-wide chance to come together, reflect, learn, and imagine what a more accessible, equitable, and effective justice system can look like for everyone." #A2JWeekBC

Judge Rankin was sworn in today. He will work in the Vancouver Island region with chambers in #Victoria. He was a founding member of #ThompsonRiversUniversity law school in #Kamloops and has more than 18 years of experience as a lawyer. #BCPC #bclawyers

The newest #BCPC Judicial Complement Report is now available. The report lists recent retirements, appointments, and senior judge elections. Senior #judges are aged 55 years or older with at least 10 years’ service who choose to sit part time.