https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - Legal Aid Wed, 20 May 2026 16:46:39 GMT 2026-05-20T16:46:39Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/02/20/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in__this_tenant_s_fight_against_a_renoviction_is_heading_to_n_s__supreme_court_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2026/02/20/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in__this_tenant_s_fight_against_a_renoviction_is_heading_to_n_s__supreme_court_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2026-02-20T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/10/introducing_the_2025_bertha_wilson_honour_society_inductees.html Each year, the Bertha Wilson Honour Society recognizes Schulich Law’s extraordinary alumni and showcases their geographic reach and contributions to law and society. News Legal Aid Alumni & Friends Awards Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/11/10/introducing_the_2025_bertha_wilson_honour_society_inductees.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-11-10T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/22/ask_an_expert__it_s_tough_out_there_for_renters__a_new_survey_explores_why_.html A groundbreaking survey from Dalhousie Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants’ rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform. News Legal Aid Research Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/22/ask_an_expert__it_s_tough_out_there_for_renters__a_new_survey_explores_why_.html Linden Thomas 2025-10-22T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/22/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_ft_in__dalhousie_legal_aid_creates_new_housing_survey_for_nova_scotia_tenants_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/10/22/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_ft_in__dalhousie_legal_aid_creates_new_housing_survey_for_nova_scotia_tenants_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-10-22T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/07/14/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_ft_in__halifax_tenants_in__precarious_housing_situations__band_together_to_fight_renovictions_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/07/14/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_ft_in__halifax_tenants_in__precarious_housing_situations__band_together_to_fight_renovictions_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-07-14T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/07/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_community_legal_worker_mark_culligan_ft_in__advocates_call_for_end_to_nova_scotia_s_fixed_term_lease_loophole_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Wed, 07 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/07/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_community_legal_worker_mark_culligan_ft_in__advocates_call_for_end_to_nova_scotia_s_fixed_term_lease_loophole_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-05-07T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/06/dlas_community_legal_worker_mark_culligan_ft_in__nova_scotia_fixed_term_lease_loophole_to_remain_in_place_despite_some_abuse__official_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/05/06/dlas_community_legal_worker_mark_culligan_ft_in__nova_scotia_fixed_term_lease_loophole_to_remain_in_place_despite_some_abuse__official_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-05-06T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/04/14/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_ft_in__dalhousie_legal_aid_urges_vigilance_as_stricter_deadlines_for_tenants_are_put_in_place_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2025/04/14/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_ft_in__dalhousie_legal_aid_urges_vigilance_as_stricter_deadlines_for_tenants_are_put_in_place_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2025-04-14T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/20/dlas_community_legal_worker_mark_culligan_ft_in__91_residents_of_n_s__mobile_home_park_file_for_return_of__unlawful__water_charges_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/20/dlas_community_legal_worker_mark_culligan_ft_in__91_residents_of_n_s__mobile_home_park_file_for_return_of__unlawful__water_charges_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-11-20T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/12/introducing_the_2024_bertha_wilson_honour_society_inductees.html Each year, the Bertha Wilson Honour Society recognizes the Schulich School of Law’s extraordinary alumni and showcases their geographic reach and contributions to law and society. Meet the 2024 inductees. News Legal Aid Alumni & Friends Awards Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/11/12/introducing_the_2024_bertha_wilson_honour_society_inductees.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-11-12T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/31/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in___i_don_t_feel_secure__i_feel_scammed___rent_in_advance_scheme_is_troubling_tenants_in_halifax_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/31/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in___i_don_t_feel_secure__i_feel_scammed___rent_in_advance_scheme_is_troubling_tenants_in_halifax_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-10-31T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/30/dlas_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in__large_n_s__landlord_running__scheme__to_collect_illegal_deposits__says_legal_aid_group_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/30/dlas_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in__large_n_s__landlord_running__scheme__to_collect_illegal_deposits__says_legal_aid_group_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-10-30T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/30/dlas_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in__hoping_to_make_halifax_landlords_play_by_the_rules_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/30/dlas_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in__hoping_to_make_halifax_landlords_play_by_the_rules_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-10-30T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/28/access_to_justice.html In honour of National Access to Justice Week, we are highlighting Dinyar Marzban ('81), whose experience as a student with Dalhousie Legal Aid Service (DLAS) ignited his interest in access to justice issues and pro bono work. News Legal Aid Alumni & Friends Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/28/access_to_justice.html Emily Coll 2024-10-28T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/19/dlas_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in__q_a__bylaws_can_protect_tenants_from_some_renovictions__can_halifax_enact_its_own__.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Sat, 19 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/10/19/dlas_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in__q_a__bylaws_can_protect_tenants_from_some_renovictions__can_halifax_enact_its_own__.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-10-19T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/24/dlas_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in__dal_legal_aid_coming_to_a_library_near_you_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/24/dlas_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in__dal_legal_aid_coming_to_a_library_near_you_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-09-24T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/17/dlas_community_legal_worker_mark_culligan_ft_in__nova_scotia_renters_and_landlords_square_off_during_law_amendments_meeting_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/17/dlas_community_legal_worker_mark_culligan_ft_in__nova_scotia_renters_and_landlords_square_off_during_law_amendments_meeting_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-09-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/10/dlas_community_legal_worker_mark_culligan_ft_in__dalhousie_legal_aid_sounding_alarm_about_latest_tenancy_changes_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/10/dlas_community_legal_worker_mark_culligan_ft_in__dalhousie_legal_aid_sounding_alarm_about_latest_tenancy_changes_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-09-10T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/09/dal_legal_aid_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in__n_s__rent_cap_extension_futile_due_to__massive_loophole__in_rental_system__advocates_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/09/09/dal_legal_aid_community_legal_worker_sydnee_blum_ft_in__n_s__rent_cap_extension_futile_due_to__massive_loophole__in_rental_system__advocates_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-09-09T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/30/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_ft_in__tenants_of_29_unit_halifax_rooming_house_told_to_vacate_by_september_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/05/30/dalhousie_legal_aid_service_ft_in__tenants_of_29_unit_halifax_rooming_house_told_to_vacate_by_september_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-05-30T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/02/29/dlas_community_legal_worker_mark_culligan_ft_in__renters_say_fixed_term_leases_erode_stock_of_affordable_apartments_amid_housing_crisis_.html In the Media Dalhousie Legal Aid Service Legal Aid Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2024/02/29/dlas_community_legal_worker_mark_culligan_ft_in__renters_say_fixed_term_leases_erode_stock_of_affordable_apartments_amid_housing_crisis_.html Amanda Kirby-Sheppard 2024-02-29T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/01/30/shawna_paris_hoyte_awarded_the_2022_distinguished_service_award.html Congratulations to Shawna Paris-Hoyte, ONS, KC, with Dalhousie Legal Aid Service (DLAS), who was awarded the 2022 Distinguished Service Award by the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society at a reception on Friday, January 27. News Awards Legal Aid Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2023/01/30/shawna_paris_hoyte_awarded_the_2022_distinguished_service_award.html Stephanie Hurley 2023-01-30T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2021/11/12/thank_you_donna_franey.html The Executive Director of Dalhousie Legal Aid Service retires after more than 30 years at the Clinic. News Legal Aid Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2021/11/12/thank_you_donna_franey.html Stephanie Hurley 2021-11-12T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/11/16/celebrating-50-years-of-the-dalhousie-legal-aid-service.html The Dalhousie Legal Aid Service (DLAS) is celebrating 50 years of community impact in 2020. News Legal Aid Alumni & Friends Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/11/16/celebrating-50-years-of-the-dalhousie-legal-aid-service.html Eleanor Bramah 2020-11-16T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/11/13/recognizing_excellence__law_alumni_named_to_order_of_nova_scotia.html On November 9, two Schulich Law alumni joined the ranks of the outstanding and dedicated individuals who have received the Order of Nova Scotia: The Honourable Dr. Donald Oliver (LLB’64, LLD’03) and Shawna Y. Paris-Hoyte (BA’78, LLB’94, BSW’01, MSW’03). News Legal Aid Alumni & Friends Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2020/11/13/recognizing_excellence__law_alumni_named_to_order_of_nova_scotia.html Sarah Sawler 2020-11-13T16:00:00Z