Dreaming of going off the grid for a winter and holing up in a DIY ski shack somewhere just out of view? Legal columnist Robyn Goldsmith explains that the alluring fantasy of squatting on the land isn't a reality.
The mountains around Revelstoke are covered by a complex tenure system involving uses such as hell-skiiing, mountain biking, and backcountry skiing, to name a few. In the post, columnist Robyn Goldsmith makes sense of the BC tenure system.
Soul of Wilderness is a beautiful coffee table book with excellent photographs by authors John Baldwin and Linda Bily. The mountain explorers will present their newly-published work at the Canuck Splitfest on Jan. 9th.
The new Societies Act will introduce some positive changes that BC societies will welcome. However, every society in BC will need to transition to meet the requirements of the new Act.
Finding rental space in Revelstoke is admittedly difficult, but being a landlord can also involve pitfalls and difficulties. This article by Revelstoke lawyer Robyn Goldsmith aims to highlight some common sources of conflict for landlords and offer a legal perspective.
With RMR opening in just a few days, seasonal residents are flocking to town, searching for the scarce remaining housing left. Before you enter into an agreement, understand your rights under B.C. law to avoid getting burned.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made some pretty clear commitments regarding electoral reform, but achieving it is another story. In her latest column, Revelstoke lawyer Robyn Goldsmith looks at the path forward, and what that could mean for the political landscape in Kootenay–Columbia next election.
What will the impact of legalized marijuana be on Revelstoke, a ski resort town that fills up with international visitors, especially in the winter months? New Mountaineer columnist Robyn Goldsmith, a Revelstoke lawyer, explains some of the legal ramifications of the new Liberal leader's promise to legalize it.
