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Swinging With The Stars Team “Pushor Real Good”

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Pushor Mitchell supports the Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA) with team "Pushor Real Good" in the 2023 Swinging with the Stars fundraiser.

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Lawyer Bryan Fitzpatrick Elected To Greater Westside Board Of Trade

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Pushor Mitchell lawyer Bryan Fitzpatrick has been re-elected to the Greater Westside Board of Trade.

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Pushor Mitchell Supports Kelowna Sunrise Rotary Club Season Of Giving Prize Calendar

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Pushor Mitchell is supporting Kelowna Sunrise Rotary Club’s “Season of Giving Calendar”, a fundraiser for the club as well as the Child Advocacy Centre and Kelowna General Hospital Foundation. 

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Proud To Sponsor Central Okanagan Hospice Association Homes For The Holidays

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Pushor Mitchell is proud to be a Snowflake Sponsor of the Central Okanagan Hospice Association fundraiser Homes for the Holidays 2022.

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Pushor Mitchell Sponsors Season Opener Of Chamber Music Kelowna Society

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Pushor Mitchell sponsors the season opener for Chamber Music Kelowna Society and presents a gift basket to the winner of the evening's draw.

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Pushor Mitchell Supports Child Advocacy Centre’s New Remote Testimony Room For Children

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to support the Child Advocacy Centre's new room new room that will allow remote testimony locally for children who are required to testify in cases related to abuse.

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Pushor Mitchell Lawyer Tom Fellhauer New President Of Kelowna Bar Association

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Pushor Mitchell Partner Tom Fellhauer is the new President of the Kelowna Bar Association.

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“Pushor Real Good” Team Of Lawyers in COHA Swinging With The Stars

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Support "Pushor Real Good" - Pushor Mitchell's team of lawyers in the 2023 Swinging with the Stars fundraiser in support of the Central Okanagan Hospice Association. 

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Pushor Mitchell Presents Nomination Awards to Indigenous Business Of The Year

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Pushor Mitchell presents awards to three finalists of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards - Indigenous Business of the Year.

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Pushor Mitchell Proud To Support United Way BC

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Pushor Mitchell raised $14,105 for the United Way BC, one of the firm's annual charities of choice. 

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Pushor Mitchell Lawyers Pied For United Way BC

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Pushor Mitchell lawyers took it like champs and got "pied" by staff at the firm in support of United Way BC as part of a week of fundraising at the firm. where a total of $10,750 was raised for the cause.

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Pushor Mitchell Lawyers Wash Windows For United Way BC

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Pushor Mitchell lawyers Ron Solmer, Eric Ledding, Colin Edstrom, Alison Cathcart, Mark Brade, Rebecca Dickson, Darcy Whittaker and Delaney Long washed windows at the Maxine Dehart Drive Through Breakfast for United Way BC.

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Pushor Mitchell Barbeque In Support of United Way BC

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Pushor Mitchell holds a lunch barbeque for lawyers and staff in support of United Way BC, as part of a week-long internal fundraising week for the cause. 

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Pushor Mitchell Supports United Way BC With Week Of Fundraising

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Pushor Mitchell kicks off a week of internal fundraising at the firm with a Bake Sale, Silent Auction and presentation from the United Way BC Kelowna office.

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National Day For Truth And Reconciliation

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for us to reflect on some of the darkest moments of our country’s history.

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Pushor Mitchell Observes National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with Orange Shirts

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Pushor Mitchell Lawyers and Staff are wearing "Every Child Matters" orange shirts to observe the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

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Pushor Mitchell Lawyer Andrea East Co-Chairs Conference

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Pushor Mitchell Lawyer Andrea East is Co-chair of an in person two day Pacific Business & Law Institute conference in Vancouver on November 23 & 24, 2022 on the topic of Real Estate Development on First Nation Lands.

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DKA After 5 At Pushor Mitchell A Success

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Pushor Mitchell Lawyer Brian Stephenson, President of the Downtown Kelowna Association, presents lucky winners Liz Talbott and Sue Johal with gift baskets at the first "After 5" event in two and a half years.

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Pushor Mitchell Presents Construction Company Of The Year Award

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Pushor Mitchell Lawyer Eric Ledding (left) presents the Construction Company of the Year award to Larry Sawchuk of Sawchuk Developments, at the Thompson Okanagan Commercial Building Awards that took place at the Coast Capri on September 15, 2022. 

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GO ROCKETS From All Of Us At Pushor Mitchell

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As the law firm of the Kelowna Rockets - Pushor Mitchell is so pleased to wish the players, coaches, staff, volunteers and everyone involved a GREAT hockey season !

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Retirement Congratulations to James Paterson

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After 26 years in practice, James Paterson, a valuable member of the PM team, has decided to retire from the practice of law effective August 31, 2022.

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Pushor Mitchell Supports Thompson Okanagan Commercial Building Awards

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to support this year's Thompson Okanagan Commercial Building Awards as category sponsor for "Construction Business of the Year". 

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Pushor Mitchell Supports Kelowna High Performance Hockey Fundraiser With NHL Players

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Pushor Mitchell shows community spirit at a fundraiser for the Food Bank coordinated by Kelowna High Performance and Kelowna Minor Hockey with NHL players participating in a Pro Scrimmage - lots of fun for fans young and old!

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Pushor Mitchell Associates Attend Kelowna Law Courts Call And Admission Ceremony

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Pushor Mitchell associates Rebecca Dickson and Delaney Long participated in a call and admission ceremony in open court at the Kelowna Law Courts on August 24, 2022.

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Pushor Mitchell Hosts Downtown Kelowna Association After 5

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Pushor Mitchell hosts the Downtown Kelowna Association's After 5" on Wednesday September 21st - this is the first After 5 networking event in 2 ½ years.  Click HERE to purchase tickets.

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Pushor Mitchell Recognizes Gold Medal Leadership Award Recipient.

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Pushor Mitchell was pleased to host a reception at the firm for the recipient of the Pushor Mitchell LLP Gold Medal Leadership Award, Anna Bernath.

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Pushor Mitchell Sponsors Opera Under the Stars

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Pushor Mitchell lawyer Alison Cathcart spoke on behalf of the firm who was the Production Sponsor for Opera Kelowna's 2022 Opera under the Stars, shown here with Artistic Director Rosemary Thomson.

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Pushor Mitchell Supports CMHA Kelowna.

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to to share that $2287.50 was raised from a week of fundraising activities at the firm in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna.

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Happy BC Day from Pushor Mitchell LLP

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Pushor Mitchell is wishing everyone a happy BC Day today, we hope you have the opportunity to celebrate our provincial holiday with family and friends.

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Yoga Fundraiser At Pushor Mitchell

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Pushor Mitchell staff enjoy a yoga session over the lunch hour as the final fundraising event of an entire week of fundraising in support of CMHA Kelowna.  

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Pushor Mitchell Barbeque To Support CMHA Kelowna

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Pushor Mitchell Lawyer Shaun Campbell serves staff Linda Briggs a burger as part of the firm's internal lunch fundraising barbeque in support of CMHA Kelowna

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Lawyer Lockout Fundraiser To Support CMHA Kelowna

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Andrew Brunton, Managing Partner for Pushor Mitchell remove the caution tape on his office as part of the firm's "Lawyer Lockout" fundraiser for CMHA Kelowna where lawyers had to pay to enter their offices in the morning.

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Pushor Mitchell Fundraising Week for CMHA Kelowna

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Pushor Mitchell kicks off its week of fundraising at the firm for the Canadian Mental Health Association - Kelowna with a bake sale.

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Pushor Mitchell Sponsors Opera Under the Stars at UBCO

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Pushor Mitchell is proud to sponsor Opera Kelowna's "Opera Under the Stars" the evening of August 10th at UBCO Okanagan.

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Pushor Mitchell Sponsors Music in the Park West Kelowna

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to sponsor Music in the Park 2022 in West Kelowna, a celebration of West Kelowna Art & Culture.

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Happy Canada Day From Pushor Mitchell LLP.

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Pushor Mitchell would like to wish everyone a very HAPPY CANADA DAY!  We hope you have the opportunity to celebrate with family and friends on Canada's 155th birthday !

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Pushor Mitchell Presents Entrepreneur Of The Year Award At 2022 Thompson-Okanagan Business Excellence Awards

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Pushor Mitchell presents the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Thompson-Okanagan Business Excellence Awards.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day

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In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st, Pushor Mitchell staff and lawyers enjoy a traditional taco lunch made by the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society.

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Pushor Mitchell Lawyer Bryan Fitzpatrick To Speak At Pushor Mitchell Westcoast Brain Injury Conference

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Bryan Fitzpatrick will be speaking at this year's Pushor Mitchell Westcoast Brain Injury Conference coordinated by BrainTrust Canada.

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Pushor Mitchell LLP – GOLD – Best Law Firm Kelowna

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Pushor Mitchell has been awarded Best Law Firm Kelowna GOLD and Partner Brian Stephenson has been awarded Best Lawyer Kelowna SILVER in the Best of Kelowna Awards 2022.

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Pushor Mitchell Cheque Presentation to BGC (Boys & Girls Club) Okanagan

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Members of Pushor Mitchell's fundraising committee presented a cheque for $1286.25 to BGC (Boys & Girls Club) Okanagan to support local BGC recreation programs. 

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Pushor Mitchell Team in Spelling Bee for Project Literacy

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Pushor Mitchell participated with team “Bees with Degrees” in Project Literacy Kelowna‘s Spelling Bee May 31st in support of literacy programs for children and adults.  The team included (l-r in photo) lawyers Claire MacLeod, Julia Norman, Leneigh Bosdet, Delaney Long, Rebecca Dickson, Mark Brade, Darcy Whittaker and Joni Metherell.  They tied for 3rd in the […]

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Pushor Mitchell Riders Support YMCA Strong Kids

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Pushor Mitchell was pleased to support the YMCA’s Cycle for Strong Kids in Kelowna on Sunday May 29th as a Silver Sponsor, including a high energy team of 18 cyclists on stationary bicycles riding in unison for a great cause. All funds raised support underprivileged and at-risk children from our community equal opportunity to register […]

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Delaney Long takes Barristers and Solicitors Oath at Pushor Mitchell

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to welcome Delaney Long as their newest associate to the firm.

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Pushor Mitchell Is Pleased to Sponsor Kelowna Art Gallery “From Warhol to Banksy” Exhibition.

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to sponsor the Kelowna Art Gallery exhibition "From Warhol to Banksy".

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Pushor Mitchell Hosts Kelowna Chamber “Commerce Connex”.

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Pushor Mitchell was pleased to host for Kelowna of Commerce "Commerce Connex" event.

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Rebecca Dickson Takes Barristers and Solicitors Oath at Pushor Mitchell.

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Rebecca Dickson takes barristers and solicitors oath at Pushor Mitchell.

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Pushor Mitchell Lawyer Hosted Barbeque in support of BGC Okanagan

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Burgers were flipped and cookies were crumbled at the Pushor Mitchell Lawyer Hosted Barbeque for lawyers and staff at the firm.

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Pushor Mitchell Team in LOVE YOU Shoppers Drug Mart Run in support of CMHA Kelowna.

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Pushor Mitchell participates with a team in the LOVE YOU Shoppers Drug Mart run in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna.

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Pushor Mitchell Supports Boys & Girls Club (BGC) Okanagan

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Pushor Mitchell supports Boys & Girls Club (BGC) Okanagan and kicks off fundraising with a bake sale.

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Pushor Mitchell Pleased to Sponsor Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. Outreach Event

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Pushor Mitchell was pleased to sponsor the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C.'s Kelowna Member Outreach event on May 5th.

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Pushor Mitchell is Pleased to Sponsor the Kelowna Women in Business Rise Awards 2022

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to support this year's Kelowna in Women Rise Awards as the sponsor of the "Spirit Award" which honor diversity and inclusion among the Kelowna Women in Business community.

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Pushor Mitchell is Pleased to Support MS Musicfest 2022

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Pushor Mitchell supports the MS Musicfest fundraiser 2022.

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Pushor Mitchell law firm and lawyer Vanessa DeDominicis in vote for Best of Kelowna

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Pushor Mitchell and two lawyers Vanessa DeDominicis and Brian Stephenson are in the final voting round for Best of Kelowna 2022.

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Pushor Mitchell is Pleased to Welcome New Associate Lawyer Thomas Eaves

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to welcome civil litigation lawyer Thomas Eaves.

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Pushor Mitchell Sponsor of 2022 Business Examiner/Grant Thornton Awards

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Pushor Mitchell LLP is pleased to be a Gold Sponsor for the Grant Thornton LLP Thompson Okanagan Business Examiner Awards,.

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Pushor Mitchell Is Pleased To Welcome New Associate Lawyer Darcy Whittaker

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to welcome Darcy Whittaker to the firm as an associate lawyer.

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Pushor Mitchell Lawyer Vanessa DeDominicis nominated Best Lawyer along with Pushor Mitchell as Best Law Firm

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Pushor Mitchell lawyer Vanessa DeDominicis has been nominated in the category of Best Lawyer for the Best of Kelowna 2022 Awards.

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Pushor Mitchell presents Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Indigenous Business of the Year Award.

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Pushor Mitchell was very pleased to sponsor the inaugural Indigenous Business of the Year award for the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce.

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Patrick Bobyn Re-Elected on Kelowna Chamber Board of Directors

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Patrick Bobyn Re-Elected on Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

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Greater Westside Board of Trade Award presented by Bryan Fitzpatrick.

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Bryan Fitzpatrick presents Large Business Award at Greater Westside Board of Trade Key Business Awards.

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to welcome new associate Mark Brade

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to welcome new associate Mark Brade.

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International Women’s Day #BreakTheBias

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March 8th marks International Women's Day and their campaign this year is #BreakTheBias.

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Colin Edstrom recognized by Kelowna Chamber and BDO as Top 40 under 40

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Colin Edstrom recognized by Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and BDO for their Top 40 under 40 program.

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Random Act of Kindness Day

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Today is Random Act of Kindness Day and Pushor Mitchell set up a “kindness board” where employees could add notes about acts of kindness or appreciation of others.

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Theresa Arsenault creates UBCO Indigenous Award

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to recognize Theresa Arsenault who created the Theresa Arsenault Aboriginal Access Studies Award at UBCO.

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Pushor Mitchell Welcomes New Partner Colin Edstrom to the Firm

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to welcome new partner Colin Edstrom to the firm.

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Pushor Mitchell Welcomes New Partner Bryan Fitzpatrick to the Firm

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Pushor Mitchell is pleased to welcome new partner Bryan Fitzpatrick to the firm.

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Our Top 10 Articles in 2021

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Our ten most popular Pushor Mitchell articles in 2021

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Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2022!

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Our hours of operation over the holiday season:

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Pushor Mitchell Okanagan College Scholarship

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Pushor Mitchell LLP acknowledges outstanding students with awards at Okanagan College with scholarship awards.

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Mark Danielson Elected to Board of Directors of Canadian Home Builders’ Association (Central Okanagan)

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Mark Danielson, a partner with Pushor Mitchell LLP, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Canadian Home Builders’ Association (Central Okanagan).

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Magda Kapp Joins Pushor Mitchell as Manager of Business Development and Marketing

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Magda Kapp joins Pushor Mitchell LLP as Manager of Business Development and Marketing.   She will be supporting the firm in areas including business development, profile building activities, event management, marketing and communications.

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Online Complaints, Defamation and the Application of the Protection of Public Participation Act

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As I have written about earlier, the Protection of Public Participation Act is aimed at combating strategy lawsuits against public participation and to guard against the vulnerability of the legal system to SLAPPs being used to censor public opinion, intimidate people and silence critics.

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Retirement Congratulations to Susan Connaghan

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The lawyers and staff at Pushor Mitchell LLP want to share that after 30 years as an invaluable member of the team, their longtime partner, Susan Connaghan has decided to retire.

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Oral Contracts and Agency: Working out Who Owes What

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For a host of reasons, folks often enter contracts through verbal agreement either not fully appreciating that they are entering into a binding contractual relationship or because one or more parties has refused to agree to reduce the contract to writing.

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Pushor Mitchell Voted Best Law Firm in Kelowna

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KelownaNow's Best of Kelowna results are in and we are pleased to be voted the Best Law Firm in Kelowna.

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Pushor Mitchell BRAINx 2021 Symposium on Brain Injury

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We are excited to announce that the Pushor Mitchell BRAINx 2021 Symposium on Brain Injury will be held on September 30th, 2021.

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UBCO Student Rebecca Chadney Recipient of $10,000 Pushor Mitchell Gold Medal Leadership Prize

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Rebecca Chadney celebrates the end of her undergraduate career as the recipient of the Pushor Mitchell LLP Gold Medal Leadership Prize:

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Expanding the Scope of Work: Renegotiate, Capitulate or Litigate

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It is an unfortunately common story in construction litigation: parties agree on a scope of work and price, the scope of work changes and the parties don’t go back to the bargaining table to reach an agreement on the new scope of work.

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Definitive Authority on Derivative Actions in BC

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Intra-company disputes often involve two broad categories of remedies: oppression: where a minority shareholder claims they are being disadvantaged by the majority in some fashion and seek to have the court exercise its broad statutory discretion to correct the issue; and derivative actions: where a shareholder or director seeks to have the court compel a […]

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