Category: Blog Update

Aboriginal Business Conference

We wish to extend our thanks to the Stó:lō Chiefs, Councilors, Band Managers, Senior Band Staff and members of the Aboriginal business communities throughout the Stó:lō Traditional Territory who took part in our recent Aboriginal Business Conference. The conference, offered in conjunction with KPMG and Sto:lo Community Futures, was designed to assist aboriginals with issues […]

Edward Kaye Receives Paul Harris Fellowship Award

Congratulations to Ed Kaye, who was presented with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship Award by the Rotary Club of Chilliwack/Fraser at their meeting on February 22, 2012. This Award was given in recognition of Ed’s exceptional service to the community and to the work of the Rotary Foundation. Ed has been a member of the […]

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 […]