“(Club Aqua) was definitely an attraction that helped make up our minds to move here. The kids love the pool,” say homeowners at Salus. ›› p.2 ParkLane’s The Block brightens up Vancouver’s Main Street area ›› p.9
Falcon Homes’ new community in Maple Ridge, Falcon Hill, offers home buyers houses for the right price, in a great location. ›› p.12
June 25, 2009 Amenity buildings, or clubhouses, are becoming more of a necessity than a trendy luxury for homeowners
‘It’s a form of freedom’ KOLBY SOLINSKY
All roads lead to Rome. It’s an adage first used by Geoffrey Chaucer in 1391, meaning specifically that there are many ways of doing something. When it comes to local home developments and their often extensive amenities’ packages, one could say that there are no doubt many ways of doing something right. In Ancient Rome, the city meant prosperity. It meant luxury and wealth. Elaborate architecture surrounded markets and the leaders of the two most important realms of society – the army and politics – and many of the leisurely activities we now bask in were popularized within the city’s
walls. Now, things have changed a little, but the adage still rings true. Wealth and luxury are a little easier to come by, albeit in newfound ways. Many developers have found success and satisfaction by equipping their sites with shared pools, saunas, exercise rooms and balconies. Beyond that, innovation has been limitless. Several clubhouses also feature shared amenities such as billiard rooms, theatre lounges and even floor hockey gyms. At Centro Richmond, developed by Rize Alliance, an amenities package starring the SpaCentro and SkyGarden heightens a living experience that is already buoyed by units (SkyHomes) that have views of
the North Shore Mountains and the Gulf Islands. “The SkyGarden is basically above where underground parking is, and we have a sauna and exercise room and change rooms in sort of one little building up there,” says Pam Haglof, sales manager at Centro Richmond. “There’s a lawn space up there for children and a children’s play area.” “It’s really nicely landscaped, and you have a mountain view up there.” Haglof has CONTINUED ON P.2
Welcome to the club Two opening events feature new clubhouses Saturday TRICIA LESLIE Full-time concierge service. Rooftop decks with built-in fireplaces. Fully functional spas, steam rooms, jacuzzis, pools, fitness centres, billiards rooms, lounges, guest suites and meeting rooms. These are just a few of the many amenities currently being offered to home buyers throughout Metro Vancouver. And the public can see what’s new for themselves at two grand opening events this weekend. As new developments are built, amenity buildings – also called clubhouses – are often a part of the master plan for the community. While amenity buildings are not new, the size and services offered at each have evolved over the CONTINUED ON P.5
Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd. president Mark Belling stands with a model of The Club at Waterstone. When completed, the club will provide more than 15,000 square feet of recreational opportunities for the Surrey development’s residents. Rob Newell photo
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LIFE CAN BE A HOLIDAY Builders are raising the bar when it comes to providing amenities for new home buyers
“You get more living out of life”
A rendering of the Waterstone Club.
Off the front: “The amenities play Pool, hot tub and rooftop deck at Salus.
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Salus fitness centre.
Evergreen Club in South Surrey.
Infrared sauna at Green in Burnaby.
noticed several people taking advantage of the panoramic garden, including two small girls who have made the area their own playground and meeting place. “It’s really cute, because it’s safe... it’s not like going to a park by yourself when you’re seven,” she says. “By yourself you can go out there and be very, very secure in there and you don’t really have to worry too much about that.” While the sauna is receiving its finishing touches, Haglof says residents have loved Centro’s amenities’ package, and she sees people often taken advantage of the exercise room in the SkyGym. “It’s all glassed-in, and you’re looking at the landscaping of the seventh floor’s SkyGarden,” she says. “I think people like just going out there and relaxing and not looking at a busy road.” With a teahouse, courtyard, grass lawn and (soon) a sauna, it’s getting easier for new home buyers to find an affordable place to live and discover their inner Zen. The project is also nicely supported by its surroundings in Richmond – a city with no shortage of regional amenities. “A lot of people drive from South Vancouver just for the food selection,” says Haglof. “It’s quite quaint really,” she says of the area. “It does [also] have a bit of an international flair here that you don’t necessarily see in other places.” It’s clear, though, that providing amenities pays off, and home owners love the results. “The kids love the pool,” say husband and wife, Chris and Mariko, at Adera’s Salus development in Surrey.
“[Club Aqua] was definitely an attraction that helped make up our minds to move here,” they say of Salus’ amenities building. “We both use the gym. There’s people in there all the time.” Salus is hosting their grand opening event for Club Aqua and the rest of the complex on June 27th. While amenity features and clubhouses are a growing trend, many see their future as a necessity, not an exception. “If you lived in a village, and it had no village center, what would be the attraction if you had to drive everywhere?” asks Mark Belling, president of Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd. His firm’s current projects include the Beach Club Resort and Residence on Vancouver Island, but also Altura – a 167-unit townhome development – and Waterstone – a 487-unit condominium development, both in Surrey. Belling believes heavily in the advantages of amenities. Altura is fitted with a 7,800 sq. ft. facility and Waterstone a 15,000 sq. ft. facility. “The amenities play an increasing role in the success of the development,” he says. “They form and create an extension of what you otherwise might like to have in a home.” He advises that precautions come with the business however, because Mariko and Chris and amenities buildings are their two sons enjoy often only affordable or Club Aqua on a daily possible in larger developbasis at Salus in ments. Surrey. However, the advantages are endless, and more and more developers are going above and beyond the call of duty to make their projects fit for any kind of lifestyle. Waterstone brings the usual package of a lap pool, steam sauna, gym and billiards room. However, it also gives members use of a business center, a chef ’s demonstration kitchen, and eight guest suites if residents have company. CONTINUED ON P.5
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The Evergreen Club in South Surrey.
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“It’s a form of freedom that it creates,” Belling says. “Typically, there’s no maintenance required, you get more living out of life, and more time to enjoy it.” In Fifth Avenue’s multimedia theatre rooms, you can have your buds over without disturbing the family, and “spill the popcorn” while watching a flick. “We’re Beyond buying the fulfilling the house, however, people completion often wonder what will happen with their ameof lifestyle nities packages. From demands.” what Belling has seen, buyers will find that the best is yet to come. “There’s downstream benefits once you own one of these, as well,” he says, noting that if you eventually try to re-sell your home, amenities go a long way in that investment. “I would guess that the value of a development would be worth anywhere between five to 10 per cent more than one without it.” The overall message that amenities often deliver is that everything you need can be right around the corner. Instead of hopping in your car to “relax,” you can put on your housecoat and stroll next door. “There’s a reason not to go somewhere else,” he says. “We’re fulfilling the completion of lifestyle demands.” Such is the case at Polygon Homes’ Kaleden development in South Surrey, as well. Located beside the new Grandview Corners shopping centre and a wealth of recreational activities (including Morgan Creek Golf Course), one might think it’s got everything it needs. With the Evergreen Club (serving both the Kaleden and Cathedral Grove communities) on-campus, residents are privy to many bonus features, including a pool, hot tub, exercise room, and even a floor hockey gym for when the pavement just won’t do the trick. “It’s definitely a selling feature,” says Elise Sangster, sales manager at Kaleden. While Ancient Rome and Pompeii are no more (at least not in the same fashion), their affinity for luxury, leisure and relaxation no doubt still exists. Except now, all roads lead here.
Above, a common deck area for residents’ use at Green, an Adera project in Burnaby.
Rob Newell photo
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years. Many new clubhouses are thousands of square feet and offer much more than amenity buildings of the past. Two brand-new clubhouses at two developments in Greater Vancouver are being celebrated Saturday. Both are holding events to showcase the amenities available, and the homes that are for sale in each community. At Salus, a new Adera neighbourhood on the Surrey-Delta border near Sunshine Hills, residents live in apartment flats (condos) and cityhomes (townhomes). At the centre of the community, Club Aqua offers several amenities for Salus residents, from a spa to infrared saunas to a multifunctional entertainment lounge. And that’s just for starters. There’s also a fully equipped fitness centre, a yoga room, a heated outdoor lap pool, a covered hot tub, a lounge, a large functioning kitchen, and a 3,500 square foot rooftop deck with a built-in outdoor fireplace and barbecue. A 24-hour-a-day concierge helps things run smoothly for residents. Similar amenities can be found at another Adera project, Green, in Burnaby, where the Seasons Club offers residents the same concierge service, a billiards room, gym, outdoor patio and entertainment lounge. So far, Club Aqua has been extremely popular with residents, says Salus sales manager Linda Therrien. “People are in there using the gym every day. They’re so proud of it... it’s stunning,”
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Therrien says. This Saturday marks the grand opening of the entire community, she says, and adds just over 200 homes have been built. Eventually, there will be nearly 400 Salus homes. But only about 20 per cent of those built remain available for sale. For Salus residents Vijay and her daughter Maiya, Club Aqua gives them a place to have fun and practice swimming lessons. “We’re in here every day,” Vijay says, as she prepares Maiya for the pool. “It’s really family oriented. Maiya’s made a lot of friends, and they’ll come together here and swim.” Club Aqua and Salus, located at 6671 121 St., Surrey, are open to the public starting at 12:30 p.m. this Saturday (June 27). Call 604-507-0065 or visit www.adera.com for details. At Dayanee Springs, a master-planned Polygon community in Coquitlam, residents have full access to their own 7,500-plus sq. ft. clubhouse: the Timbers Club. Polygon is celebrating the club with a grand opening event this Saturday, from
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Vijay and Maiya play in the lap pool at Club Aqua, part of the amenities offered at Adera’s Salus, in Surrey.
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Above, a night photo at Polygon’s Evergreen Club in South Surrey. Below, homeowners at Richmond’s Centro can practise yoga in the building’s SkyGarden, and a treatment room at Salus allows residents to get full spa care. Below right, a Green billiards/entertainment lounge, and bottom right, a rendering of a clubhouse being built at Wills Creek in South Surrey.
‘It becomes the heart of the community’ CONTINUED FROM P.5
and other activities for youngsters. “It’s a great chance for the public to come and see what we’ve got here,” says Polygon senior vice-president of marketing and sales Ralph Archibald. Whitetail Lane townhomes and a select number of homes in the apartment community of Ledgeview are still for sale at Dayanee Springs, but the focus of the grand opening is the Timbers Club, he notes. The private clubhouse features such amenities as a floor hockey/ sports room, a fireside billiards lounge, and a full-size, fully equipped fitness studio. There’s a hot springs-inspired pool, a whirlpool spa, a full-time resident concierge and even a dog-washing station, with its own separate entrance. Activities such as yoga, aqua-size and children’s crafts will be offered. The Timbers Club is not the first for Polygon. Its sister clubhouse, the Evergreen Club, offers residents at Surrey’s Kaleden at Cathedral Grove many of the same, resort-like amenities. And a 12,000 sq. ft. sister facility, the Sunstone Club, is also under construction at Polygon’s Cardinal Pointe in North Delta. When complete – expected by this winter – the clubhouse will feature such things as an outdoor pool and spa, a covered terrace, a barbecue and fire pit, a gym, a billiards lounge, and more.
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Country club-like buildings like these are not uncommon for Polygon, Archibald says. “We have a reputation for being a leader in terms of clubhouses. We’ve been doing them for a long time,” he says. These days, home buyers have plenty of options, but the idea of a resort-like, mountain getaway lifestyle appeals to many of those who buy at Dayanee Springs, Archibald says. “(The clubhouse) becomes the heart of the community.” n The grand opening goes from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at the Timbers Club, 3065 Dayanee Springs Blvd., Coquitlam.
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H20 is hot in new local homes Stylish water features are in demand in Metro Vancouver KOLBY SOLINSKY One of the most distinctive features of Vancouver Aquarium is the sea otter tank. The curious, hairy marine mammals jet back and forth across the rocky landscape, dipping their heads in and out of the water. They give quick glances at onlookers before shooting below the surface again to join the others. Their only duties are to fishing and family. It certainly gives a humble approach to life. It also complements the West Coast scenery that so many Vancouverites like to embrace, or even flaunt. After all, even our NHL team’s colours are designed to represent the city’s abundance of both the earth and the ocean. It comes as no surprise, then, that several builders and designers bring this touch to their new homes. Water features have always been popular among consumers for several reasons, not the least of which is the chance to take advantage of the summer swelter. It also pleases the eye as the sun dances in its reflection off pools and ponds, and steam rises up out of hot tubs and into the warm sky. Of course, there are local manufacturers that help build this landscape. At Raincity Rock and Waterscapes Inc., Ryan Spong and his team (which includes designers, Peter Heiss and Mark MacIsaac, and operations manager Malcom MacIsaac) specialize in artificial rock water features, designing and putting their own personal touch on pools, hot tubs and wine cellars, as well as waterfalls, fountains or ponds. In the 1980s, Heiss helped create the Vancouver Aquarium’s rocky architecture. While the firm itself is only four years old, it has no doubt continued to utilize it’s employees’ proven traditions. “It seems like every development wants to have some kind of outdoor space or water feature,” says Spong, owner of Raincity. “Our client list is varied; we do small projects right up to sort of a quarter of a million dollar pools.” Besides its continued projects at the CONTINUED ON P.8
Raincity Rock and Waterscapes operations manager Malcom MacIsaac show’s his company’s ART-ificial granite at Green, an Adera development in Burnaby. Water features in new home projects are extremely popular right now, says Raincity owner Ryan Spong. Rob Newell photo
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A full view of the water feature at Green. Such design elements can help eliminate the noise from busy traffic routes, and adds aesthetic appeal, says Raincity owner Ryan Spong.
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Aquarium – which is popular in its own right – Raincity Rock has also worked with locals Brian Jessel and Nickelback frontman, Chad Kroeger. On the new home development side of things, their work can be seen in South Burnaby at Green by Adera Development Corp., where they built a three-tiered rock screen with waterfalls and a water feature that starts out as a dry river bed and becomes a creek that winds through the project.
The aesthetic advantages are obvious – designs continue to make their way into more Green’s style brings nature to the doorstep of and more new homes. It has certainly benefitnearly all it’s residents – but ted Adera. The Green these features can also prodevelopment is beautivide a tranquil residential “People and new visitors fully fitted with a river setting, says Spong. come and walk through and that runs through the “A lot of times what waof the complex. see the club and literally go, middle ter features do is cut noise,” Adera has brought ‘Wow! This is like a resort!’” the same approach to he says. “You’ll find developtheir Salus developments on a lot of major noise routes, so we ment, as well, located in Surrey, where (on a come in and create a lot of ‘white noise.’” sunny day) the clubhouse looks like a resort He notes that instead of being forced to patio that has been situated along the Fraser hear rigs storm by or ‘beep’ as they back up, River. residents are instead treated to the sound of a “We did it for the long-term enjoyment babbling brook or waterfall. of the home owners,” says Tony Flynn, sales The goal is to bring new ideas and looks to manager for Green. “It’s much nicer to have each project, such as they did at Henderson that than a plain, grassy landscape.” Development’s Obelisk in Coquitlam (com“And when the plants are mature it’ll look pleted in 2007). green and lush, and require less watering.” “The idea was to have the base of it look At Green, the overall message being porlike there was bedrock that a ruin was built trayed is its environmental spin. The project on top of,” he says, noting the rustic feel of has been built in according to BuiltGreen Obelisk’s water feature. standards, and if the development’s name While that project is long-done, business itself doesn’t portray its sustainable approach, continues to be busy and Raincity Rock’s its water features certainly do.
Green also contains the expansive Seasons Club, which is fit with a library, billiards room, double-sided fireplace, and an outdoor lounge area with a barbecue. The club’s lower level features all the amenities that nature lovers desire, such as a fitness center, yoga room and sauna. However, the application of the two resources that British Columbians value most – water and grass – as exterior design imperatives drives homebuyers ecstasy’ even higher. “People and new visitors come and walk through and see the club and literally go, “Wow! This is like a resort!” says Flynn. “People are using it a lot now, but we’ll see more and more people using it as the summer comes.” As the summer heat approaches, local weekenders constantly flock to our lakes or the Pacific Ocean in search of fun and relaxation. Others roll outside to their backyard patios, pools or clubhouses where these services are provided for them. Either way you can go about it, it’s nice to know there are more options out there that make the journey just a little bit shorter.
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Down on Main Street...
ParkLane’s The Block offers home buyers new townhomes in the popular Main Street neighbourhood in Vancouver. The homes feature rooftop decks, sweeping views, stylish interiors and a central location that’s close to transportation, shops, businesses, schools and other amenities. Rob Newell photos
New kid on The Block is selling homes fast New Vancouver townhomes attract buyers with style, price It’s always been a place of culture and leisure, defined by non-stop, trend-setting cool. Restaurants line the streets, as do stylishly dressed shoppers and artists looking for inspiration. On a rainy day (which is often the case in Vancouver) Main Street’s atmosphere – even its traffic lights, street signs, and old brick schoolhouses – rise off the cement and into the dew, supplying just enough eye candy for those on a big city bender. In an area that breeds originality, it’s no surprise that The Block by ParkLane Homes is set to bring a whole new approach to the city’s townhome living. “It’s ParkLane’s first urban townhome development,” says Cristy Edmonds, general sales manager at ParkLane. “It’s the first development of its kind in this neighbourhood at this price point.” Located just off Main Street, on Guelph Street between 11th and 12th avenues, The Block offers unparalleled space and price
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“They wanted to be closer to the city but didn’t want to move into a condo,” she says. “They don’t want to commute anymore and this is a great alternative, because they don’t have to compromise.” The development satisfies many of those targeted buyers, because its surrounding offer all the amenities that one would want from big city living. However, a journey up to the CONTINUED ON P.11
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taken into consideration. “You can park your car in front, and your friends can come over and park in front, as well,” she says. The Block’s showhome is located at 458 East 11th Ave. and is open noon to 5 p.m. daily. Visit www.lifeontheblock.ca or call 604875-8800 for more information.
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Live the lifestyle you like at Falcon Hill New Maple Ridge residences now selling Some people like living where they can enjoy the outdoors. Others prefer to be close to the businesses, services and transportation routes of a city. Home buyers can have both at Falcon Hill in Maple Ridge, where a community of 35 single-family homes is well underway. Built by award-winning Falcon Homes and Designs, a Coquitlam-based company, the new neighbourhood is situated in east Maple Ridge, close to Kanaka Creek Park and just up the street from Kanaka Elementary School. Several other parks, 14 golf courses, Alouette Lake, the Kanaka Trail and other green spaces surround the community. Horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and walking are common activities. Yet itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also close to all the shops and services available in downtown Maple Ridge, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect for nature lovers as well as urbanites. The WestCoast Express is nearby, as are three shopping centres, the Albion Sports Complex, the Maple Ridge Arts and Theatre Centre, and the Maple Ridge Pool and Leisure Centre. Falcon Hill sales representative Nicole Buckle says that combination of convenience is attractive to many buyers in the quiet CONTINUED ON P.13
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neighbourhood. “It’s definitely in a great location... the new (Golden Ears) bridge has been a huge draw,” she says. Homes on the other side of the bridge can be more pricey, so some have come to find lower prices, Buckle notes. Falcon Hill Homes start at $444,800. All are three bedroom and loft or four-bedroom homes; all have two storeys and basements, and they range in size from around 3,000 square feet to 3,600 sq. ft. The workmanship and quality are obvious when one simply walks into a Falcon Hill home, and the effort Falcon Homes puts into every project is obvious, Buckle says. “You see it right away. The attention to detail really sets (Falcon Homes) apart,” she says, adding that the level of customization offered is excellent. “What’s really great is that they (home buyers) can sit down with the builder and decide exactly what they want.” Situated on a cul-de-sac in a family oriented neighbourhood, Falcon Hill homes feature architecturally detailed exteriors with oversized front porches, painted wood trim work and fascia boards, and fully landscaped front and rear yards. Inside, spacious interiors are stylish and open, with nine-foot ceilings on the main floor. Generous windows, natural gas fireplaces, gourmet kitchens, stainless steel appliances, crown mouldings, and soaker tubs are just some of the details that make each home attractive, yet unique. “They are beautiful homes,” says Buckle. Showhomes are located at 23719 Kanaka Way, Maple Ridge, from noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays (Fridays by appointment). Visit www.falconhomes.com or call 604-466-5723 for more information.
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Falcon Hill single-family detached residences are ‘beautiful homes,’ says sales representative Nicole Buckle. Above, a streetscape of the Falcon Homes neighbourhood, which is located in Maple Ridge. At right, gourmet kitchens feature granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Below, bedrooms are spacious and ensuite washrooms offer homeowners comfort and convenience.
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(41)Augusta at Provinceton 18199 70th Ave, 778-571-1088 (42)Springfield Village 8678 156 Street. 604-591-1121 (43)Kaleden 2729-158th Street. 604-541-4246 (44)Woods at Provinceton 70th & 180th Street. 604-818-3702 (45)The Highlands at Sullivan Ridge 60A Ave & 146th Street. 778-565-1865 (46)The Estates at Vistas West 16327 60th Ave. 778-574-1380 (47)Tate 18983-72A Avenue, Surrey (48)Vista’s west 6093 - 164 Street, Surrey. 778-571-1389 (49)Panorama Hills 15038 - 59 Avenue, Surrey. 604-543-9302
(36)Trend 7445 Scott Road. 604-590-5483 (37)Radiance at Sundance 8385 Delsom Way. 604-581-8144 (38)Cardinal Pointe 10605 Delsom Crescent, Delta
(22)Highland Park 160th & 24th Ave. 604-542-8995 (23)Glenmore at Morgan Heights 161A St. & 24th Ave. 604-542-8863 (24)The Brownstones Morgan Heights. 604-538-9897 (25)Wills Creek 160th & 32nd Ave. 604-542-6200 (26)Nuvo 15454 - 32 Avenue, South Surrey. 778-294-1201
(10)Levo 1170 Pinetree Way & Northern Ave. 604-464-5856 (11)The Foothills Burke Mountain. 604-944-3188
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(29)Falcon Hill 23719 Kanaka Way. 604-466-5723 (30)Crest at Silver Ridge 22850 Foreman Drive. 604-466-9278 (31)Solo 11749 223rd Street. 604-467-0800 (32)Turnstone 14-19490 Fraser Way, Pitt Meadows
(33)Victoria Hill McBride Ave. 604-523-0733 (34)Q at Westminster Quay Renaissance Square @ Quayside Drive. 604-515-9112 (35)Red Boat Ewen Ave & Furness St., Queensborough. 604-520-9890
(18)Alexandra Gate Cambie-Garden City. 604-279-8866 (19)Centro 7180 No.3 Road-Bennett. 604-270-8305 (20)Prado No.3 Road & Lansdowne. 604-276-8180 (21)Hennessy Green 9800 Odlin. 604-303-6840
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(6)Branches on the North Shore 1111 E 27th Street. 604-988-8489
(27)Morgan Heights 26th Ave & 164th Street. 604-531-1111, 604-420-4200 (28)Ocean Park 2026-128th Street. 604-538-2345
Langley (39)Bedford Landing 23015 Billy Brown Road. 604-888-2176 (40)Seasons & Prelude at Milner Heights 208th St & 72nd Ave. 604-539-9484
Aragon Properties’ Regatta still has apartment residences and townhomes available in the master-planned community of Port Royal in New Westminster.
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New Local Home | June 18, 2009 • 15
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Big reward. Bigger cause. The time is now to buy your tickets for the Heroes Family Lottery… With sales eclipsing 80 per cent, the hottest ticket in town comes at a low price with phenomenal prizes. Proceeds support the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund and VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. Tickets are available, starting at two for $50, six for $100 and 16 for $250, and can open your world to tremendous prizes,
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province, and it helps to continue on the tradition of the hard work of your professional firefighters.” Dales notes that VGH does not operate just as a local hospital. The Burn Unit is the primary care center for burns from all across the province. The gorgeous luxury family showhome is available for viewing daily from noon to 6 p.m. (2829 146 St., South Surrey), and the tranquil, exquisite condo at Miramar Village is open every week, Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. (1473 Johnston Road, White Rock). The family home collection continues the Lottery’s tradition of beautiful architecture and a fully furnished interior. “It’s an outstanding luxury family home,” says Ron Dumouchelle, president and CEO of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. “You have to see it to believe it.” “We’re very grateful to people buying tickets for our Hometown Heroes Family Lottery,” he says. “Tickets help our family of heroes to continue to provide British Columbians with the very best care possible.” Cut-off to buy tickets is midnight, July 8. Tickets are available in person at the Grand Prize homes, Vancouver General Hospital and London Drugs, by phone at 604-6484376 or toll-free at 1-866-597-4376, and online at www.heroeslottery.com.
Thank you for supporting the BC Professional Firefighters’ Burn Fund and VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation
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