Category: Blog Update

ChillSpell 2012

We offer our congratulations to the 50+ students who participated in this year’s ChillSpell competition, which took place on January 31, 2012. A special congratulations goes to Grade 8 Vedder Middle School student, Kaelyn Burns, who won the tournament. Waterstone is a strong supporter of literacy, education and our communities, and as such has proudly […]

Staff Spotlight: Jacqueline Davelaar

Congratulations to Jacqueline Davelaar, corporate Paralegal in our Langley office, on her 15th anniversary with the firm! Throughout all the changes that Jacquie has witnessed and been a part of over the years, her positive attitude, eager willingness to learn and take on new challenges has been a constant.  She is kind, thoughtful and generous […]

Waterstone Welcomes Janette Kovacs

We are pleased to welcome Janette Kovacs as an Associate in our Langley office.  Janette is an experienced trial lawyer, and has appeared frequently before both the Provincial and the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the BC Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Janette brings with her over 25 years of legal […]

Driver Responsibility for Child Passengers

We all know that we should be wearing seat belts when traveling in a moving vehicle, and that children are no exception. In his recent blog post, Daniel Sorensen, discusses drivers’ responsibility to their passengers, and particularly in ensuring that child passengers are appropriately secured in a motor vehicle.  He highlights a surprisingly recent case […]

Board of Governors Appointment for David Sliman

Congratulations to our David Sliman, who was recently appointed to the Board of Governors for the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia. David looks forward to joining the board in the new year, and to working as part of this non-profit society as they continue in their mission: To support and promote diligence and excellence […]

Chilliwack Municipal Election 2011 All Candidates Meeting

David Sliman will be the moderator for the Chilliwack City Council Election all candidates meeting taking place at the Coast Hotel in Chilliwack this Friday, October 21, 2011, at 11:30 am. In this year’s election, there are 21 candidates competing for the six available seats on Chilliwack’s City Council.  The Mayor, Sharon Gaetz, has already […]

Waterstone Welcomes Magda A. Grala as Newest Associate

It’s hard to believe that a year has gone by since we posted a welcome to our student lawyer, Magda Grala.  We now offer our congratulations to Magda on the successful completion of her articling requirements.  Magda has been a great addition to the Waterstone team, and we have enjoyed helping her develop her practical […]

Chilliwack Hospice Society President

Congratulations to Ed Kaye, who has been reappointed as President of the Chilliwack Hospice Society for the 2011/2012 year.  Ed has served on the board since 2007 and this is his second term as President. Chilliwack Hospice has been in operation since 1986 and is a registered non profit charitable society. The Hospice Society is […]

Chilliwack Mt. Cheam Rotary Club Welcomes David Sliman as President

Congratulations to our David Sliman who started his first term as President of the Chilliwack Mt. Cheam Rotary Club last night.  David has been an active member of the Rotary Club since 1995. The Chilliwack Mt. Cheam Rotary Club was formed in 1989, and is proud to have established and continue to support the Chilliwack […]

Lawsuits for Hockey Hits

In his most recent blog post, David Sliman discusses the legal implications of injuries incurred while participating in a sport, and hockey specifically: