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!

In this episode we hear from some of the people who, along with Wards Lawyers, are making the Sunday July 20th celebration possible.

Music for our show comes to us from Stella Panacci and Sean Jamieson.

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 fascinating story. But, we admit, you’ll likely find Hamid’s recounting of his introduction to snow way more interesting and uplifting.

Our theme music comes from Sean Jamieson and Stella Panacci – proud Canadians and residents of Kawartha Lakes, too, eh!

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 Estate lawyer, Hamid Asrar, shares his wisdom and expertise (and offers some warning) for those considering a new fence in one of those brand new neighbourhoods where that new grass isn’t even in yet – and maybe that neighbour doesn’t even want a fence!

Despite being a native Franco-Ontario, host Denis Grignon struggled to understand a legal term with a decidedly franco feel to it. Good thing Professor Glossary dropped in to explain it – in clear (English) language.

Music for this episode is from Stella Panacci and Sean Jamieson.

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 be noted, a dog owner) tells us how, when and if the scales of justice can be used to determine where the dog ends up.

We also speak with a dog expert and champion dog breeder, Julie Corlett. She offers some insight into how a separation, and a different home life, can affect that furry loved one. And how to ensure her/his transition is smooth. (Note how we didn’t use “its” transition. Because, well, dogs are people, too).

Theme music by Kawartha Lakes’ own, Sean Jamieson and Stella Panacci.

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 incorrectly assume, or should know on the topic. He also offers some advice on what to do, and not do, when you learn “your services are no longer required.”

And because job loss is about more than just a loss of income, clinical social worker Lisa Greci joins us to discuss the emotional roller coaster, and the void, it creates. (She also has a special announcement, related to this topic of life transitions!)

Professor Glossary is back, too. Because a show about the law explained in clear language relies on an “expert” to, you know, clearly explain certain legal terms.

Music for this episode is by Sean Jamieson and Stella Panacci.