Building a Wharf in Nova Scotia: Oceanfront Property

Nova Scotia is a province with a proud sea-faring history. Prior to colonization our coastlines were inhabited by Mi’kmaq families who fished for a variety of fish and shellfish species during the summer months. In the 1700 – 1800s thousands of Europeans, Loyalist, and Acadians arrived by sailing vessels and steamships. Now in the 21st… Continue reading Building a Wharf in Nova Scotia: Oceanfront Property

An intro to the federal Fisheries Act and the offence of “obstruction”

The Fisheries Act is federal law that engages with Canadian fishing rights and obligations.  Offences under the Fisheries Act include: breach of licence conditions, polluting waters inhabited by fish, obstructing other vessels, etc. As a general rule, the federal government has the authority to regulate Canadian coastal waters from the low-water line to a distance… Continue reading An intro to the federal Fisheries Act and the offence of “obstruction”

Understanding the Mineral Resources Act (Nova Scotia)

The Province of Nova Scotia has recently undertaken a review of the Mineral Resources Act (“the Act”) and corresponding regulations. This legislation provides a framework for the extraction of mineral resources in the province. Changes to the Act have the potential to affect private property rights, so Nova Scotia landowners should pay attention to the… Continue reading Understanding the Mineral Resources Act (Nova Scotia)

Wastewater, pharmaceutical products, and international law

Municipal wastewater treatment plants allow trace elements of household pharmaceutical products such as ibuprofen to enter lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. Scientific studies generally indicate that the concentration levels of these chemicals are too small to cause real harm to humans and local wildlife but there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding long-term effects and… Continue reading Wastewater, pharmaceutical products, and international law

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Landlords and Leases: What to know before you rent

Sarah Shiels recently gave Dalhousie students an information session about the law and tenants’ rights with respect to residential tenancies in Nova Scotia.

During her seminar “Landlords and Leases” she provided renters with a number of tips to support a successful leasing relationship.

Click here for an article by Sher Scott, outlining a selection of highlights from Sarah’s talk.

Get in touch with Sarah today to discuss your leasing issues, or if you’d like to host a similar seminar for your community group, school or workplace.

Contact Sarah Shiels at 902-209-6537, or by e-mail at sarah@cslegal.ca.

 

What is a Codicil – and should you have one?

I recently asked two friends to act as witnesses to the signing of a codicil. At first, neither was entirely sure of what they were going to witness. A codicil, I explained, is simply a document that makes changes to a will. In order to be effective, it must be executed in the same manner as the will: signed by the testator and… Continue reading What is a Codicil – and should you have one?