WARDS LEGAL MATTERS

Maybe it’s part of the process of gaining valuable work experience, which will, ultimately, help you land not just a job, but a career. That’s if the work internship – and the employer administering it – delivers on what you expected, what you need to climb that next rung. For Aliyah Mansur, that work internship didn’t. She tells us why.

Good thing, though, that there are, at least, laws around internships and what employers must a...

Sure, Wards Lawyers is about offering expert legal service from a conscientious team.

But the leading law firm is also about being a leader in the community. Which is why Wards is now in the driver’s seat as the official presenter of Classics on Kent. The beloved event - and charity fundraiser - sees Lindsay’s main street transformed into a veritable showcase of antique automobiles and trucks – and so so many smiling faces!

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In this special Canada Day episode, Hamid Asrar shares his inspiring story of coming to this country – and Kawartha Lakes! It’s a journey that made several stops, in several different continents. It's a journey that brought huge rewards, but also had him confront a few challenges.

Along the way, Hamid also earned a law degree and has carved out a successful career as a real estate lawyer with Wards Lawyers.

That journey, too, is a ...

Fences can be a divisive issue. (Yes, we used “divisive” intentionally, there).

It doesn’t matter if it’s a century home in one of the many villages in Kawartha Lakes. Or a brand new freehold in a brand new development. Or a farm somewhere in our vast agricultural area.

Joel Watts, deputy clerk with the City of Kawartha Lakes, will explain what fence issues come up in our rural and farm areas – and who can help resolve them.

Real E...

A true member of the family? Well, most dog owners would say so. But what happens when that dog’s owners - (and we’re going with the word “owners,” here) - decide to split up? Which...owner is entitled to custody (and we’ll go with the word “custody,” here) of that four-legged friend? Can the law step in should there be a dispute between the soon-to-be separate parties? Lawyer Golda Greenspoon (an expert on the topic and, it should...

It’s the most common, angst-filled, question when you all of a sudden find yourself unemployed: “What happens now?”

In the moment, it can be difficult to know what rights you have, what legal recourse you could pursue – if at all.

Lawyer Calvin Chan, who specializes in employment law, dispels some popular misconceptions surrounding firings, lay-offs, employee rights, employer responsibilities – and a whole lot of other stuff we inc...

A leader and inspiration to women – but also to everyone, really. Camille Williams-Taylor is Director of Education for The Durham District School Board. Hers is a path that saw many stops, many achievements, many milestones – but also more than a few instances where, as a woman, she had to dispel stereotypes, and adjust others’ expectations.

Ms Williams-Taylor was the keynote speaker at a recent International Women’s Day event host...

In honour of International Women’s Day, we sit down with some of the women at Wards Lawyers. They share what this day in March means to them – and what their path to their profession was like. Yes, there’s been progress, in terms of gender parity – in law and all aspects of life. But as Golda Greenspoon, Victoria Smith, Amina Shabeen and Jessica Bolla point out, there’s still work to be done.

One woman with deep experience, wisdom ...

Victoria Smith could have earned her law degree, entirely, closer to home.

But crossing the pond to study in Wales was just too enticing.

And graduating from a unique program that partners Trent U with Swansea U will, she says, ultimately make her a better lawyer. She tells us how.

Professor Devin Penner would agree. We speak with the coordinator of the program at his office in Trent University.

And we introduce a new segment, and ...

When we set out to create this show one year ago, we wanted it to be more than just a list of lessons and tips about the law. We wanted it to be about community - our community - and the role the law plays in our lives.  This special end-of-year episode, with its audio montage of highlights from episodes in our first season, does, we believe, reflect this commitment. So, while you’ll certainly hear f...

Most of us don’t typically dive into learning its nuances and complexities (and legal implications) until we absolutely have to – shortly after that loved one has passed and we have to carry out their wishes.

If you’ve been named an executor, it’s a big responsibility. But it can be made smoother with a well-laid out Will. Stella Panacci, who shares her music for our show, joins us to also share her recent experience - its challeng...

It comes with a whole lot of emotion – from anger to sorrow to despair. And when there are children in the equation of a looming separation, it takes all those painful feelings to another level.

So, ensuring there’s a sound plan post separation is paramount. For the parents, but especially for the children.

Law clerk Sam Drebit explains why it’s important that a legal expert help to lay out that co-parenting plan, which may include...