Press Releases

Make a Will Week is October 3–9, 2021

Seeking the services of a Notary to prepare a Will ensures your wishes are made clear.

Make a Will Week is October 4–10, 2020

Half of parents don’t have a Will and some people are more likely to make a Will due to COVID-19.

2020 BCNA Virtual Conference Agenda

Click here for the 2020 BCNA Virtual Conference agenda.

BC Notaries Respond to Urgent COVID-19 Measures and Increased Public Interest in Personal Planning

Notaries Public across the province are open for business and responding to a stronger interest from British Columbians who want to ensure they and their families are prepared for potential illness, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

BCNA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Update

Like you, we are focussed on slowing the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, and we remain determined to address the safety of our members and the community.

BCNA Board Announces New CEO

The Board of Directors of The BC Notaries Association is pleased to announce that following an extensive search for a new CEO, Mr. Chad Rintoul will assume that role effective mid-April 2020.

BC Notaries Association 2019 Year-End Real Estate Report

A December survey of 193 BC Notaries across the province found that most Notaries saw the same or decreased level of first-time buyers in 2019 despite a softened market.

Anti Money Laundering Press Release

BC Notaries joins key real estate professionals in submitting joint recommendations on money laundering to government.

Make a Will Week

BC Notaries support the Province of BC’s proclamation declaring April 7 to 13, 2019 “Make-a-Will Week”.

The BC Notaries Association Receives the Mortgage Brokers Corporate Partner Award for 2019

The award recognizes BC Notaries close collaboration with CMBA-BC

BC Notaries Association Finds More First-Time Buyers Receiving Down Payment Help in 2018

A December survey of BC Notaries across the province found that most Notaries saw a decrease in first-time buyers in 2018.

National Housing Day - Non-Traditional Housing Nov 2018

BC Notaries Offer Tips and Advice to British Columbians Considering Non-Traditional Housing to Help with Affordability for National Housing Day

National Seniors Day is October 1, 2018

BC Notaries are advising seniors and Baby Boomers to ensure their healthcare wishes are clearly and legally documented in case they develop an unforeseen health condition where they can’t speak or care for themselves.