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The City is proposing to make improvements to the playground at Boulevard Park.The goal of the project is to enhance the overall play experience for children and their families by creating a play space that engages children and cultivates a fun and healthy social experience. Please join us to learn more about the project and share your ideas. Kids welcome! Comments and suggestions received at the Open House will assist staff in developing a design for the playground. Learn more at www.cnv.org/BoulevardPlayground.
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From June 15 - 18, the City is pleased to welcome Japanese and Canadian Navy Vessels to the Pier. Public tours are available on Thursday, June 16 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm and Friday, June 17 from 9:30am - 11:30am.
The City and District of North Vancouver are undertaking a joint update to the North Vancouver Bicycle Master Plan. Based on comments received online and from the first Open House in March, several options and maps have been developed for further discussion. All interested cyclists in North Vancouver are encouraged to attend and comment on the proposal. Learn more at www.cnv.org/Cycling.
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Rogers finds new cellphone tower options
Company holds public meeting on June 21 REBECCA ALDOUS S TA F F R E P O RT E R
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Thank you. Can many phrases be that simple, and yet hold so much meaning? In West Vancouver School District, we aspire to be "the finest education system in the country—for our children, our employees, our community, and our world." How do we measure our success in reaching this audacious goal? We look to our students' continued academic achievement at the top of all provincial measures, yes, and their strong commitment to serving others, both locally and globally. Athletics, performing arts, and technical skills are also strong ind icators of learning excellence. But that extra alchemy, that thing that makes a good school d istrict great are the enriched opportunities for growth offered to our children and youth through our parent, staff and community volunteers. From the WVPD officer who coaches a high school rugby team, to the teacher who leads a weekend fundraising marathon to mitigate child illiteracy around the world, to the parent who travels endless miles with the school band to make dreams a reality, it is your selfless commitment of time, energy and enthusiasm that make all the difference. If it takes a village to raise a child, then the villages of Bowen Island, Lions Bay, the Squamish Nation and West Vancouver are examples of the best of community engagement. On behalf of the West Vancouver Board of Education—Thank you.
Mary-Ann Booth, Board Chair
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Eagle Harbour is now . . . Eagle Harbour Montessori School On May 10, 2011, trustees passed a motion to rename Eagle Harbour Primary to Eagle Harbour Montessori School. The new name reflects the Board's ongoing commitment to expanding this enriched learning program. This September, all students from K to Grade 3 will learn in a Montessori classroom with fullytrained Montessori teachers. And, over the next two years, we will be expand ing the only publ ic Montessori elementary program on the North Shore to the Grade 5 level. We are also pleased to introduce Eagle Harbour Montessori Preschool and before/after school multi-age child care! Registration is now ongoing for September 2011 entry.
Looking for enriched activities for your child or youth this summer? Our summer enrichment programs for learners from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are designed to keep the fun in learning, under the tutelage of the best instructors and certified professional teachers in the field. With new program partners this year, we are thrilled to offer returning favourites and terrific new experiences, including LEGO Robotics, Mandarin and Fun, and Street Dance. Many programs are already SOLD OUT—don’t miss out on the fun in West Vancouver: Where Learning Never Stops!
West Van Secondary and Squamish Nation bless new welcome carving West Vancouver School District recently renewed its pledge to develop a comprehensive and meaningful Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement with the Squamish Nation. As one of the early components of this collaborative partnership, students at West Van Secondary had the privilege to work with internationally-renowned carver and artist Xwalacktun (Rick Harry). Studentartists worked with Rick as together they carved three large slabs of cedar into a sculpture of a face and two hands that are open in the trad itional greeting form of the First Nations peoples. On May 13, 2011, Squamish Nation chiefs, elders, performers, and school d istrict leaders and students participated in a blessing ceremony to unveil the carving that the school will proudly mount over its main entrance. The students and staff will carry this experience with them for the rest of their l ives. Thank you, Xwalacktun, for your invaluable contribution to our entire school community.
West Vancouver Board of Education Trustee David Stevenson Trustee Jane Kellett Vice-Chair Cindy Dekker Board Chair Mary-Ann Booth Trustee Barry Lindahl
fter public outcry over a proposal to place a cellphone tower near the top of Taylor Way, Rogers Communications has added more site options. But they haven’t quelled concerns. “If [the tower is] placed anywhere in the British Properties they won’t win approval,” said Max Nikpay, president of the British Properties Area Homeowners’ Association. The company originally wanted to build a 29.5metre tower on provincial land on the grassy median between Highway 1 and its westbound off-ramp. The Coun. Bill proposal created a stir in the community. People said Soprovich the site wasn’t appropriate because the location is the gateway to West Van. With the help of the District of West Vancouver, Rogers has added five more locations to its list, four of which are in the British Properties. The first alternative option is at the top of Taylor Way across from the roundabout, while the second is on the median at the four-way traffic lights on Taylor Way just after the Highway 1 overpass. Rogers has one option on property owned by St. David’s United Church. While there have only been preliminary discussions with members of the congregation, Rogers stated in a release, the tower could be placed along the south edge of the property to the west of the church. In illustrations, Rogers depicts the tower disguised by a structure with a cross on it. Site five places the tower on a triangular park bounded by Eastcot and Burhill roads, while site three puts a 40-metre tower on provincial land immediately south of the on-ramp to Highway 1 eastbound. Nikpay says Rogers should explore the wooded Published every Thursday by area just east of the Highway 1 bridge that crossBlack Press Group Ltd. es Capilano River. The tower would have to be 104-980 West 1st Street taller because of the trees, but it wouldn’t affect North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4 P 604.903.1000 F 604.903.1001 as many homeowners as Rogers’ proposed sites, Classifieds: 604.575.5555 he says. “The taller the tower is, the more it costs,” he Publisher Aaron Van Pykstra 604.903.1022 adds, noting that’s one reason he thinks Rogers publisher@northshoreoutlook.com hasn’t explored that area. Editor Many of the alternatives are similar to the comMartha Perkins 604.903.1005 munication company’s original plan, Coun. Bill editor@northshoreoutlook.com Soprovich says, adding the tower needs to be Advertising Manager erected away from homes. Greg Laviolette 604.903.1013 greg@northshoreoutlook.com “A lot of people still have a lot of questions Circulation Manager about health,” he says of the tower. Tania Nesterenko 604.903.1011 From a technical and engineering perspective circulation@northshoreoutlook.com there are pros and cons to all of the site options, Staff Reporters Rogers spokesperson Marina Guy says. Rebecca Aldous 604.903.1007 raldous@northshoreoutlook.com The company is hosting a public meeting at Greg Hoekstra 604.903.1008 Hollyburn Country Club on Tuesday, June 21, to ghoekstra@northshoreoutlook.com talk through the options. The meeting starts at 6 Sean Kolenko 604.903.1021 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com “We are gathering feedback until June 30,” she Regular Contributors says. Catherine Barr, Len Corben, Rob Newell The input will be assessed and shared with the Display Advertising district. The municipality will then decide if it Nick Bellamy, Hollee Brown, supports moving forward with the structure, Guy Dianne Hathaway, Shelby Lewis, says. Beatriz Gonzalez, Tracey Wait “From there we will be able to determine a Ad Control 604.903.1000 clear direction,” she notes. Creative Services Not all the pinpointed sites are on municipal Doug Aylsworth, Maryann Erlam, Tannis Hendriks land, says Geri Boyle, West Van’s manager of community planning. If district land was selected for the tower, there would be a cost attached for the company, she notes. “We are really going to wait and see what the Editorial submissions are welcome, however unsolicited works will not be returned. Submissions public says,” Boyle adds. may be edited for brevity, legality and taste at the Editor's discretion. Copyright and property rights Ultimately if Rogers decides to build on a subsist in all display advertising and other material appearing in The Outlook. If, in the Publisher's road median, the tower would fall in Ministry of opinion, an error is made that materially affects the value of the ad to the advertiser, a corrected Transportation land, which is outside of the disadvertisement will be inserted upon demand without further charge. Make good insertions are not granted on minor errors which do not lessen trict’s jurisdiction. As with all the locations, the the value of the advertisement. Notice of error is required before second insertion. Opinions final say lays with Industry Canada, Boyle says. expressed in columns and letters to the Editor are VERIFIED CIRCULATION
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING ROGERS WIRELESS INSTALLATION To address network deficiencies, restore reliable service and meet increased demand for service, Rogers Communications Inc. is proposing a 30 metre wireless structure in the vicinity of Taylor Way and Highway #1 in the District of West Vancouver, BC. Several alternative locations have been identified for the structure.
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fter three years boaters will once again be able to fuel up in Fisherman’s Cove. In 2008, Esso, the long-time fuel provider in the cove, decided to end all of its marine fueling operations in Western Canada. Since then, the fuel dock’s operator Bruce Falkins has jumped hurdles to stay in business with a new provider. First, West Van had to agree to end Imperial Bruce Oil Limited’s lease on the water lot, a lease that, once terminated, released the oil company from any contamination liability associated with the fuel dock. Although Imperial Oil embarked on a study, district lawyers urged the municipality to complete its own environmental assessment before Esso signed off. With all the paperwork in line, Falkins is just waiting for the pumps and fuel dispensers to arrive from the United States.
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Please park only in visitor-designated parking spots. Residents with questions or wishing to provide additional comments to Rogers may do so until June 29th. Comments and questions in writing should be forwarded to: Rogers Communications Inc. Attention: John McLean 1600 - 4710 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4W4 Telephone: 604.224.1491 johndmclean@shaw.ca Fax: 604-224-1493
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ROGERS invites the community to a public consultation meeting to find out about and comment on the alternative locations. Details of the meeting are: DATE: LOCATION:
“We still have a new structure to build on the dock, but that is going to start next week,” he says, noting the dock should be up and running by July 5. Falkins is excited to be back in business. He’s thankful for the effort the district made in leading negotiations between all three parties. “This would not have been possible without the hard work of a large number of individuals,” Falkins says. For the more than 1,000 boat owners who keep their vessels in Fisherman’s Cove and Eagle Harbour, it’s wonderful news, says Fred McDonald, marine manager at Thunderbird Marina. People were forced to travel to Horseshoe Bay to fuel Falkins up. Depending on what type of vessel one was in — sail or motor — the trip around the corner would add an extra 10 to 45 minutes on one’s outing, McDonald says. “Horseshoe Bay is very busy in the summertime,” he adds, noting the rental boats and BC Ferries traffic. Others opted to fuel up at their mooring using gas tanks. This led to spillage of gas in the harbour, McDonald says.
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hanks to a grant from United Way, West Vancouver elementary school students will be on the ice and in the pool for the next three years. The West Vancouver Community Centres Society was awarded $110,000 to develop its after-school programs. Starting in the fall of 2012, children aged six to eight from Chartwell and Hollyburn elementary schools will visit the West Vancouver Community Centre on a weekly basis. They will participate in a broad array of activities, anything from arts to sports instruction, said Sue Ketler, executive director of the centres society. “We will really utilize the resources at the civic centre,” she said. West Van community centre and
the West Vancouver School District already collaborate on many initiatives, Ketler noted, adding this is an opportunity to further such efforts. It also will raise awareness among children and parents of what the community’s civic centres have to offer, she said. Her hope is the children will continue with an activity they discovered through the programs and take advantage of the district’s resources. At the end of the three-year period, Ketler said the district and society will have to evaluate the program and its funding to decide its fate. The grant was awarded under the United Way’s “Schools Out Program.” Receiving the grant highlights the community’s collaboration for youth, Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones stated in a press release. “West Vancouver’s community centre board, our schools and our staff are pulling together to care for our children and have earned this outstanding support from the United Way,” she said.
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rail car positioning system and a $12-million upgrade to its site’s power system. Coupled with the now-decided addition of a devoted overpass for Neptune and it’s busy days at the terminal. But, Belsheim says, the improvements don’t simply benefit his company’s bottom line; the North Shore as a whole benefits too. “We will see a net increase in jobs and more staff as a result. The approximate numbers with all the improvements [Neptune completed a similar infrastructure upgrade in 2009 to its potash operations] is 400 full-time equivalent jobs, from 250,” says Belsheim. “And many of those are North Shore people. Roughly a third of those jobs are filled by people in this area.” The proposed Low Level Road changes, however, haven’t come without resistance. Residents in the adjacent Queensbury and Moody Park neighbourhoods, amongst others, have railed against the large-scale project arguing the potentially elevated road comes way too close nearby homes and will increase traffic and pollution levels. Belsheim, however, says the project is an important one for Neptune because of the increased safety a devoted overpass built for Neptune and Cargill terminals would bring, eliminating the need for employees to cross the railroad tracks when entering the area. “This will be a dramatic improvement in safety for our staff. Currently, we have an interface of cars, bikes, train and pedestrians on that road, and we have staff coming in and out of here 24/7,” says Belsheim. “That dedicated overpass will be an excellent feature.”
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Dr. Sara Kinnon of Bellevue Natural Health Clinic was award the Green Business of the Year award. Rob Newell photo As a new business owner, it hasn’t always been easy being green. Nowadays there are a lot more products available, but they still tend to cost more. Dr. Kinnon did a complete renovation of her leasehold five years ago; it would have been less expensive to use conventional materials and products but she believed in making the investment in a workplace that treats staff and clients in a health-friendly manner. “It can be a struggle operating a green business,” she says, “but at the end of the day we all feel better for it. I see people who have struggled with chronic illnesses get better.” To find out more about Bellevue’s green practices, visit www.bellevuenaturalhealth.ca.
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tanding in a converted art studio in her Bellevue highrise, Anne Baird has a pretty exceptional view. “Isn’t it remarkable?” she says, beaming with a welcoming smile. “There’s really no place quite like it.” But it’s not just the stunning vistas that will take one’s breath away. Upon entry to Baird’s studio space, one also gets a great overview of her life’s work – her art. Spread out across a large wooden table are binders, neatly categorized and brimming with colourful hand-painted greeting cards. Along the back wall, silver shelves hold at least a dozen boxes, which contain somewhere between 30,000 and 40,000 cards at last count. In the past 10 years, Baird has gone from a fledgling self-taught artist to the owner of the successful greeting card company Goddess Cards. Her catalogue now has more than 150 different images, the majority of which promote healthy body images and celebrate “the Goddess within every woman.” Last week, she earned the honour of homebased business of the year at the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence. Looking back, Baird admits she’s come a long way since the first birthday card she created for her daughter in 2001. “Sometimes you start something and it just takes over,” she says. After watching her paper card business grow exponentially, Baird began making the shift from paper cards to online digital e-cards as well. “[Digital] is just the way things are going. And
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I understand how hard it can be when people are really busy,” she explains. “There was a period where I was so busy with inventory that when it came time to celebrate my own events, like birthdays or anniversaries, I didn’t even have time to mail out one of my own cards.” It’s also given her a new set of challenges to master — from editing music to accompany her e-cards to maintaining her two web domains. “I came really late to it, but I found I really loved it,” Baird says. “I have a low tolerance for boredom. I like to always be doing something new and fresh.” To browse her card selection go to www. goddesscards.com or www.egoddesscards.com.
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Destination determination
Rick Kim believes Horseshoe Bay and the Olive and Anchor restaurant will be two places that people want to return to.
Rick Kim invests in the future of Horseshoe Bay and his family’s restaurant MARTHA PERKINS EDITOR
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ick Kim has two goals. One is to turn Horseshoe Bay into a destination, not just for ferry passengers but for Metro Vancouver daytrippers looking for a charming and easily accessible place to explore. The other is to make the Olive and Anchor a destination for both Horseshoe Bay tourists and area residents who want a good meal at a price that isn’t hard to swallow. Two recent events show that he’s getting closer to reaching those goals. A couple of weeks ago, Bono and The Edge enjoyed lunch at a windowside table at the Olive and Anchor, with media from around the world picking up the U2 singer’s subsequent rhapsodies about the beauty of Horseshoe Bay. Then, last week, Kim was named the Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. “I want people to walk away and say the food was great and the service was exceptional,” he says of the family-owned restaurant that overlooks the picturesque marina park and busy ferry wharf. Thanks to his wife Lisa, who’s worked at Le Crocodile and the Fairmount Hotel in Vancouver, the restaurant’s menu is living up to those expectations. Choices range from tofu burgers as succulent as the beef option to fresh oysters to seafood pasta to a daily special (and, of course, fish and chips.) Kim is responsible for the front of house, and an eight-month stint in Switzerland is as evident as his background business administration. Customers are greeted individually and, if they’ve been there before, by name. Kim trains his staff to be attentive without being obtrusive, friendly
but not chummy. His sister-in-law Jenny is a huge asset in creating a welcoming atmosphere. The key to business success is knowing your market, Kim says, and he wants the Olive and Anchor to be adaptable to its clientele – the ferry passenger who needs to catch the next ferry, the family wanting a place to celebrate a special event, tourists wanting a good meal to make their mini get-away seem more like a treat, and local residents who look forward to a nice meal out. Summer brings him a steady clientele but Kim wants local residents to be as happy leaving his restaurant as one-time visitors. “Our true test starts in October, not May. I don’t want to just survive winter.” His family and two others bought the former Ya Yas Restaurant in 1992 – “I was in the back for 10 years washing dishes,” Kim says with a smile when remembering his start in the restaurant business. His family became the sole proprietor in 2000 and this past winter, Kim showed his faith in the future of both the restaurant and Horseshoe Bay by launching a complete renovation. He kept staff employed during the six weeks the restaurant was closed, having them help with the huge undertaking. As well as getting a new look – wooden floors that make it easier for parents with strollers; an open, airy interior; historic and nautical memorabilia on the walls – the restaurant got its new name. Ya Yas is honoured by a few menu choices but Rick and Lisa’s daughter Olive lends her name to the new look. Soon, the Kims hope, the restaurant’s business will be growing as quickly as she is.
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Discover the Carriage Trade™ Homes of Furry Creek Without question the best luxury home value on the North Shore today!
168 Furry Creek Drive
Offered at $1,649,000
Sleek contemporary lines, unobstructed panoramic ocean views and loaded with quality features and creature comforts, this is one of the finest custom-built homes offered at Furry Creek. Wally Moroz design, the 3 bed 5,000sf furnished home is a work of art with polished stone floors, soaring 2-level sky-lit foyer, floor to ceiling glass, vaulted and coffered ceilings, top floor master retreat w/sundeck & luxurious 5pc Ensuite, gourmet style kitchen, built-in ovens & granite counters, formal living & dining rooms, private home office, family room, games room w/billiard table, steam shower & sauna!
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Enjoy incredible Howe Sound sunsets from this quality Nadeau-built genuine Post & Beam home w/ unparalleled Ocean and Mountain views. Offered for the first time ever combining rustic charm with lush private gardens. Framed by massive timbers, over height and vaulted ceilings, the 4,300sf 3 bed plus den home features main floor master w/4pc Ensuite, 2 beds on the lower floor, both Ensuite, top level den/study w/3pc Ensuite, Pella windows, in-floor radiant heat, AGA stove, hand-set tile floors, open riser staircase, and large ocean view deck with full-width roll-out awning, plus a solarium!
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235 Furry Creek Drive
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51 Salal Court
Offered at $1,280,000
Traditional 4,746sf 5 bed + den golf course estate home. Enjoy ocean, mountain & glacier views plus your own private forest. Soaring 2-storey foyer, gleaming Brazilian Cherry floors, formal dining room coffered ceiling, ocean view living room, 2 gas fireplaces. Gourmet kitchen, granite counters, Ultraline™ and Sub-Zero™ appliances, large family room , private den. Top floor master w/ 5pc Ensuite plus two secondary bedrooms & 4pc semi-Ensuite. Downstairs Rec room w/hand-set stone floor, games room, R/I wine room, 2 bedrooms, 4pc semi-Ensuite. Stone patio & stone fireplace.
Panoramic Ocean, Mountain & Golf Course views from this 4,141sf Contemporary. Top floor master w/5pc Ensuite, Kohler jetted overflow soaker tub & private roof top deck! Open plan main w/ hardwood floor. Sleek contemporary kitchen, stainless counters, large eating area overlooking lush landscaping. Ocean view sitting room & large living room with gas fire &wall to wall windows capture spectacular ocean views plus two spacious bedrooms, one Ensuite. Lower level media room, office, and library. Fabulous gardens with custom water feature. Skylights, forced air electric heating, A/C.
Fook Weng Chan designed 3,655sf 4 bedroom home perched high on a rock bluff with panoramic ocean views on a quiet cul-de-sac. Tall sky-lit ceilings & oversized windows bring the outdoors inside bathing the home in natural light. Custom built-in cabinetry, Bamboo & imported tile floors. Gourmet style kitchen w/granite, stainless appl., 2 sinks & pantry. Formal dining rm w/walkout to large deck. Separate living, family & rec rooms. 3 fireplaces. Top floor ocean view master retreat w/sitting area, 5pc Ensuite. Private study featuring built-in Maple book case and matching desk. Heat pump A/C.
Private 2,616sf 3 bed designer home on quiet cul-de-sac w/gorgeous ocean, mountain & glacier views backs onto crown forest. Gourmet style kitchen w/granite, stainless appl. Open Dining & Great room w/raised gas fireplace, and 10’ ceilings. Private top floor master w/5pc Ensuite, plus sitting rm w/built in cabinetry & vaulted ceiling. Private ocean view deck w/gas campfire. Hardwood, heated tile & marble floors. Over-sized windows & 7’ doors, louvered for closets, opaque glass in bedrooms. HardieBoard™ siding. Quality Rommel-built home with balance of New Home Warranty.
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Panoramic Ocean View. Fook Weng Chan design. 1,647sf 3 bed + den home on private, landscaped 12,261sf property.
3,252sf Square Log 3 / 4 bed + rec rm, vaulted ceilings. 10,065sf property w/commanding Panoramic Ocean & Golf Views.
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Mountain View 3,072sf 3 bed + den + bonus rm by Design Marque. Manicured 8,708sf lot backs onto Crown forest.
2,611sf 3 bed traditional w/ Panoramic Ocean Views on 11,518sf property. 2 Fireplaces, granite, stainless and more.
2,609sf Ocean View town home at Oliver’s Landing. 2 bed + ex rm, 3.5 bath. Steps to the beach. Lock and Leave gated community.
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Amir Abadian Beautifully remodelled from bottom to top that beats a new house in one of the most demanding area, in Delbrook, almost 3000 sqft of high quality which fits 2 families, 2 brand new open kitchens with S/S appliances, new dark H/W floors for the entire house ,new windows with high-end coverings ,new plumbing & wiring, new roof and hot water heating system. Sitting on a newly Land Escaped lot, finally enjoy an out-door swimming pool on newly fenced and private backyard.
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301-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. $1,348,000 102-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V.
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Enjoy unobstructed 180 degree view of City,Ocean,Lions gate and Island from this S/E corner of Stonecliff complex next to Provincial park with over 2000 sqf,2bdrm, 2 bathrm,Family room and office, high-end finishing, hard wood flooing, granite counters, S/S appliances & designer window coverings A/C system, Gym,Spa, Fireside Lounge with full size kitchen comes with 2 secured parking.
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Spectacular oceanviews from this private westcoast contemporary home. 5 bedrooms+den, 4.5 baths, with all main living to that great view! Open plan main, large rooms and expansive decks. Easy care lot, faces west for all day sun and gorgeous sunsets. 2 bdrm, 2bath mtge helper is a great bonus...tons of storage...a perfect family home.
Amazing views from this custom 4 bdrm 4 bath Kelvin Grove home. custom kitchen, granite and stainless, hardwood Åoors, Huge decks for entertaining. Gorgeous master with custom shower, large walk in closet and view deck. Rare lawn and gardens. All with an easy entrance double garage. A must see!
Charming westcoast home with dramatic oceanviews and peaceful forrest setting. 16900 sq ft lot provides incredible privacy! 1666 sq ft, 2 beds(possible 4) 2.5 baths, large decks....walk to the beach, 1/2 hr. to downtown...work in the city, live the dream.
Warm , inviting 5, bedroom family home on a large 1/2 acre property with oceanviews. Vaulted ceilings,custom windows, hardwood Åoors, new cedar decks, great yardspace. Easy driveway with tons of parking including double garage.Bonus in-law accomodation too! Located on the end of a quiet culde-sac in beautiful Lions Bay...10 mins on the scenic Sea to Sky from West Vancouver. See you at the open house.
430 Mountain Drive, Lions Bay $1,020,000
260 Kelvin Grove Way, Lions Bay $1,489,000
373 Oceanview Rd, Lions Bay $895,000
565 Upper Bayview, Lions Bay $998,000
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Unique,1 bdrm condo at ‘Galleries on the Bay’. 3 years young, quality Änishes, Granite, silstone, s/s, cherry cabinets, porcelain Åoors,soaker tub, huge window areas. Pets and rentals ok.
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#1808-1723 Alberni Street, Van $415,000
Lions Bay’s ecclectic beachside neighbourhood. This home exudes the special charms of a westcoast retreat;expansive decks, custom wood windows and detailing,3 bdrms,3 full baths, great room with stone Äreplace, seperate Coach house for guests or private ofÄce, an irreplacable package. Easy to show!
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20 Brunswick Beach, Lions Bay $2,150,000
Situated on a spectacular, private 1/2 acre forested setting in Lions Bay, this unique Westcoast designed architectural home features an open Åoor plan&multiple levels with outstanding SW ocean views & amazing natural light. The home features an open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, open staircases & walkways, expansive windows, skylights, & decks.
Waterfront at Brunswick, Lions Bay’s ecclectic beach community. A terriÄc weekender now, this spot would be perfect for a future custom build. The current home is meticulous and mechanically updated. The oceanfront privacy will surprise you! The main house offers open plan, 3 bedrms, and amazing views.
225 Mountain Drive, Lions Bay $1,150,000
41 Brunswick Beach Rd, Lions Bay $1,779,000
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Outstanding ocean views from every Åoor of this meticulous Kelvin Grove home. 3 beds, 2 baths, hardwood Åoors, custom kitchen, custom bathrooms, custom paint, bonus 1 bdrm mortgage helper. Private garden on the view side, level driveway and RV parking...a great package!
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New Listing! Fabulous Ocean Walk! Call Viv Today For Your Private Viewing! This lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo offers close in ocean views and is steps to the seawall, recreation centre and shopping. A top floor unit, well off of Marine Drive, this south facing home includes granite countertops, radiant heat throughout, a cozy fireplace and approximately 600 square feet of balcony to enjoy the ocean views!
Truly magnificent is the only way to describe this exceptional substantially rebuilt 3 bedroom home! The elegant open concept kitchen, dining and living areas offer grand spaces with illuminated coffered ceilings. The impressive master bedroom on the main floor opens to a relaxing sitting area with roaring fireplace inspired by the Four Seasons Hotel. The back yard greats you with an extensive 800 square foot deck, perfect for entertaining and a glorious flat and private lawn surrounded by manicured lush gardens including a lovely fountain!
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Offered at $2,188,000 #303-1896 Marine Drive
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Gorgeous Poski -designed West Coast beauty nestled into a private sanctuary offering sunny gardens, childfriendly yard & beau ful water views. This 6 bed home offers a wonderful ambience with an extraordinary floor plan featuring incredible designer kitchen & family area, formal living & dining spaces, vaulted ceilings, oversized fir “plenk” windows & extensive use of glass. This lovely home also has a brand new roof & furnace.
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Absolutely one of the best renovated condo’s I have seen Designer/Builder flown in from New York. One level, two bedroom, open plan, insuite laundry. Enjoy massive south facing veiws from Mt Baker to Vancouver Island and wounderful sunsets from large 13’ x 18’ Balcony.
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2BR up, extra family area down on large 67 x 124 ft. lot with a creek running thru backyard. Fresh and clean--ready to move in! 3648 Fromme Rd. Vera 604-318-0024
This immaculate townhome has 4 BR. Three levels. New laminate Åoors throughout main areas. Private patio off kitchen and a spacious deck with views of city and inlet. Very quiet! $628,000 Heather, 778-847-1452 or Vera 604-318-0024
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English Tudor Estate with approval for detached Carriage House on over one half an acre. This seven bedroom, five full bathroom character home has been completely restored and renovated. Upper level has four bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. Lower level walkout.
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Update and enjoy this 1964 bi-level with oak hardwood Åoors in 3 BIG BR’s up and spacious open plan on main.View by Appt.almost anytime! Vera 604-318-0024
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BUY & SELL WITH CONFIDENCE / Trusted Advice For 21 Years $1,399,000 #101-2235 Twin Creek Place, W.V. This luxurious concrete residence enjoys 2 bedrooms & den and makes great use of it’s open plan with over height coffered ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and gourmet kitchen. There is a generous use of granite, marble and limestone throughout along with central air conditioning, security system, gas fireplace and your own private 2 car garage.
$1,395,000 270 Kelvin Grove Way, Lions Bay
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Semi-waterfront resort style condo steps away from the ocean. This one level view suite enjoys an open plan and floor to ceiling windows. There are top of the line appliances, granite countertops and beautiful kitchen cabinetry. This south east corner suite is flooded with all day sunshine and is within walking distance to all major amenities. By Appointment only.
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This 3 bedroom rancher is set well back from the street and is surprisingly quiet inside. There have been upgrades to the home throughout the years with the roof and heating system having been the most recent projects. The floor plan is open and flows well with a majority of rooms enjoying hardwood flooring. All three bedrooms are located at the back of the home and open onto the fully fenced backyard with all day sun. Within a 15 minute walk to Park Royal shopping centre and beaches the location cannot be beat.
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They are father and son ...but Bruce and Dave Hawkshaw also have another “official” connection
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the Hawkshaws. Both were players in the league – Bruce in 1956-57 and Dave in the 1980s. Both first took up refereeing in the GSL, Bruce in 1969, well before Dave was even born, and Dave about 1987 while still playing. And both progressed through the officiating ranks of high school, junior and university ball all the way to the Canadian Football League. “I loved playing the game but I never played in high school,” Bruce (who graduated from North Van High in 1963) was saying the other day. “I was just too small... about 120 pounds. I found officiating was the way I could carry on with the sport.
“A buddy had just got involved in officiating, so I went [back to the GSL] to investigate. That was 1969. I worked pretty much through the ’90s doing little games down there. It was a great starting point.” Not only did he enjoy it but also, it turned out, he was very good. So by 1991 he was doing 80 games a season, including the CFL. His first pro game was June 27, 1991 – coming up 20 years ago now – in Edmonton, a pre-season contest won by the Eskimos over B.C. 31-10. “I was the line judge and the game went by in a blur,” he admits now, “because you were just so excited and so full of adrenalin.” Nervous, anxious and butterflies are other words he uses to describe his first game. “I loved doing games in Regina. It was my favourite place just because everybody was so into the game. The people in the hotels were dressed up in their green and white. The whole town was alive and abuzz with the fever. So it felt like a total, total football atmosphere. It was great. That’s when Dave Ridgway was kicking and Glen Suiter holding. When we’d walk around the field [before the game], Ridgway, who was a card, and so was Suiter, they’d always have us practise signalling good touchdown and good field goal. They’d say, ‘Okay you guys, one, two,
Bruce and Dave Hawkshaw show off footballs autographed by the on-field officials from their first Canadian Football League games in 1991 and 2006 respectively, plus the 1999 and 2005 Vanier Cup and 2010 Grey Cup games. Len Corben photo
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There’s nothing like ‘32,000 very knowledgeable football fans just having a really, really good time’ three, arms up now.’ And they’d throw their arms in the air. “With Taylor Field being an old stadium, it was just awesome. The stadium held around 25,000 then. One game, they let in about 32,000 people, so you had people virtually standing on the sidelines beside you helping you with your calls all along the way. It was exciting; 32,000 very knowledgeable football fans just having a really, really good time. “I was fortunate to be in the league when they had the teams in the States, so I got to go to Memphis, Vegas, Sacramento, San Antonio, Shreveport and Baltimore. I was working for the City [of North Vancouver] from 1976-2004 [the last 20 years as city clerk] and I’d be gone for a few days. I never took time off to do this without being on holidays but it was hard on my staff to be gone for that length of time – even though they never, ever complained – because there were 16 or 17 games a year. So when you went to these faraway places, it kind of took its toll. I really had to quit in 1996 because of that. I could still enjoy it [refereeing] locally. I love doing high school ball.” He’s also still involved with CFL games as a timer at Lions’ games. Dave got into officiating because of his dad. He recalls, “To make a couple of extra bucks as a young kid, Dad said, ‘why don’t you come and referee the younger kids’ games?’ I was probably 14.” He continued playing at Handsworth (1991 grad) and in junior ball but when the playing days ended, he carried on refereeing. His first CFL game as the line judge (an exhibition won by Saskatchewan 14-8 over Edmonton in Regina, a place he loves to do games too) on June 3, 2006, was a carbon copy of his dad’s. “It went by so fast,” he remembers. “I was just super nervous. Lots of butterflies before the game.
“It was pretty cool after the game. My dad and my girlfriend – now my wife – came to the game and surprised me. After the game, the evaluator Ken Picot, who had actually worked with my dad quite a bit, comes in [the dressing room], slams the door and looks at me. I’m thinking I’ve screwed up. He says, ‘If anybody can help you, who is it going to be?’ Then my dad and Gill walk in. We had a big dinner, referee Ken Lazuruk did a little speech and they presented me with a game ball. It’s sort of a tradition.” Dave is a father himself now. He and Gillian (Hicks) are expecting on June 24 (a sibling for daughter Freya, two and a half) meaning Dave will miss his crew’s first 2011 pre-season CFL game. In everyday life, Dave and Gill are both firefighters, Dave with the City and Gill the District. They first met at the Hose Reel Festival at Mahon Park a few years back and married in 2007. Gill, daughter of North Van District councillor Robin Hicks, starred in that other football game we call soccer with sister Roslyn at Argyle, UBC and the Whitecaps. But back to the Gordon Sturtridge League to wrap up the story. The league was re-named for the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ star who died in the infamous Mt. Slesse plane crash on his way home after the CFL’s East-West Shrine Bowl allstar game in Vancouver in 1956. Carl Sturtridge, Gordon’s brother, became a GSL head linesman in 1957, the first year the league was under the GSL banner. I’m sure the Sturtridges would be so happy if they knew the story of the Hawkshaws, their rise from the GSL all the way to the CFL and their fondness for doing games in Saskatchewan. This is episode 423 from Len Corben’s treasure chest of stories - the great events and the quirky - that bring to life the North Shore’s rich sports history.
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“We can all play. We all make our living playing with other people, and having that level of technical proficiency means you’re not held back.” And although their music strays greatly from the jazz mould, that common background gives the musicians flexibility and opens up creative avenues. “More than anything, it broadens your mind in general. Then you’re able to focus it down into one style,” says Huberts. Later this year the band will release its debut album “Guns, Sex and Glory,” which is produced by Braun and Mother Mother frontman Ryan Guldemond. According to the band’s website, the album promises to be “equal parts arty, accessible, sexy, sweet, badass, bent, and beautiful.” In the immediate future, Rococode will continue to work on its live shows, with a spate of performances scheduled in Calgary, Edmonton andVan-
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