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HST at 10% or GST + PST at 12%? If British Columbians vote ‘NO‛ to going back to PST + GST in the referendum, the HST reduction to 10% will be the law. The province‛s official notification to the Government of Canada guarantees the drop in HST by way of a signed federal government order.

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o Rogers Communications, it’s about improving service; to neighbours of the proposed cellphone tower, it’s about their health. On Tuesday, the communications company held an open house to highlight five new possible locations for a cellphone tower. Originally, Rogers wanted to build a 29.5-metre tower on provincial land on the grassy median between Highway 1 and its westbound Taylor Way offramp. The proposal, which is also backed by Telus, quickly met with opposition in the community and Rogers promised to work with the municipality to come up with alternatives. All the options are in, or beside, residential neighbourhoods, but the proposed cellphone tower falls below the Health Canada safety code for radiofrequencies (RF), Rogers’s spokesperson Nicola Lambrechts said. In an information package, Rogers says the national code is based on tens of thousands of international studies. If you stood right next to the tower, the RF would be 141 times weaker than Health Canada’s safety standard. Health Canada’s safety code doesn’t mean anything because it doesn’t target the right radiation, said Jim Waugh, a North Vancouver resident who wrote a book on the subject. Health Canada’s guidelines only deal with the thermal effects of radiation and ignore lower-level radiofrequency, he said. “This radiation is dangerous. The health effects from a tower like this will take many years [to show], just like cigarettes,” Waugh said. In May, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a World Health Organization agency,

classified the electromagnetic fields produced by cellphones as possibly carcinogenic. This, and the WHO’s recommendation to promote research for radiofrequency fields and health to fill in knowledge gaps, are reasons why West Vancouver shouldn’t allow the tower in a residential neighbourhood, said Milt Bowling, president of Risk Management Solutions. Health Canada standards have not been updated, he said. They still deal with the heating of tissue rather than harm done to cell membranes by the pulse sent out by RF. There is a way to limit the effects of the RF pulse by masking it with a random signal, Bowling said, noting the U.S. military did this during the Gulf War to protect its soldier. West Vancouver resident Mareen Giefins questioned the need for the tower and why it couldn’t be hidden up the mountain. “I have a Telus phone and I have never dropped a call,” she said, noting her neighbours with Rogers phones are in the same boat. British Properties resident Kathleen Carbert said the sites still focus on the Taylor Way entrance to the British Properties. “I am concerned about the main strip. Families take their family photos there,” she noted. The tower is needed to address holes in coverage, Lambrechts said. Smart devices like iPhones, iPads and BlackBerries have placed an increased demand on the Rogers wireless network. “We are thrilled that residents have come out,” Lambrechts said of the open house. The community has until June 29 to comment on the proposal. The information will be collected and shared with the District of West Vancouver. At that point Rogers will have a better understanding of the project’s direction, Lambrechts said.

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WV accident underlines need for roadside safety campaign ensure both the safety of motorists and workers on all our projects throughout the province,” said transportation and infrastructure minister road worker is in serious but stable condi- Blair Lekstrom in a press release. “It’s going to tion after being struck by a vehicle near be a busy construction season on and around our the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. highways, so please drive with caution around The accident, which took place shortly after 3 roadside workers.” p.m. on June 17, came only three days after the “Too many flag people, tow-truck drivers, province launched a “Cone Zone” driver awareemergency response workers and othness initiative aimed at improving safeers have been killed or injured while ty for roadside workers. doing their job,” added Allan Lamb, Jag Johal, spokesman for the West executive director of the BCAA Road Vancouver Police Department, said the Safety Foundation. “[They] deserve the 54-year-old flagger was directing traffic same level of safety as any other workin one of the seven ferry loading lanes place.” This summer’s campaign will when she was struck by a horse trailer. focus on getting drivers to slow down, “Traffic was navigating very slowly; pay attention, and move over when however, she was struck in a way that driving near workers. made her fall backward and lose her The campaign is a joint initiative hard hat,” Johal told The Outlook. Jag Johal being touted by nearly 20 organizaThe worker sustained a serious head tions, including the BC Ambulance injury when her head hit the pavement, Service, the BC Construction Safety Johal said. An ambulance rushed her to Lions Alliance, ICBC, the Community Against Gate Hospital, where she was listed in critical Preventable Injuries, Vancouver Fire and Rescue condition. She has since been stabilized. Services, Lower Mainland police, and WorkSafe Three days prior, B.C.’s Work Zone Safety BC. For more info on the campaign visit www. Alliance launched a new province-wide camworksafebc.com or www.bcaatsf.ca. paign encouraging drivers to take extra care Meanwhile, West Vancouver Police are urging when driving near B.C.’s thousands of roadside North Shore drivers to be cautious this summer workers — including municipal workers, landto avoid a repeat of last week’s injury. scapers, tow-truck drivers, telecommunications “We need people to adhere to the road signs and utility workers, and emergency personnel. and warnings so we can avoid injuries and In the last 10 years, 386 WorkSafe BC claims death,” said Johal. “Be aware there are people have been made by roadside workers struck by working who have families they want to go home motor vehicles. Of the claims, 46 per cent were to.” classified as serious injuries and three per cent Anyone who witnessed Friday’s accident and resulted in death. hasn’t yet spoken to police is asked to call the “Safety is our number one priority and the WVP detachment at 604-925-7300 quoting file ministry and our contractors work very hard to number 11-7312. GREG HOEKSTRA S TA F F R E P O RT E R

Safeway site proposal design rejected REBECCA ALDOUS S TA F F R E P O RT E R

he proponent of the redevelopment of Marine Drive’s Safeway site has been sent back to the drawing board. Monday night, West Vancouver council voted to encourage H.Y. Louie Group to carry out further community engagement and revise its development proposal. Last spring, the international company unveiled two options for the 1.4-acre lot at 1650 Marine Drive. Both designs included a 41,000-square-foot food store below street level, 16,800 square feet of above-ground retail and office space and between 144 and 154 residential units. The difference between the designs came down to the residential tower. Option A proposes a 15-storey building and option B drafted in a 10-storey structure. While the district heard strong support for the revitalization of Ambleside, residents were not supportive of the design scheme, said Geri Boyle, West Van’s manager of community planning. From the 200 questionnaires answered by residents regarding the project

and a petition with 224 signatures, people voiced concerns that the proposal did not fit the character of Ambleside’s village feel, she said. Building height topped most residents’ worries. People wrote the tower would negatively affect views and consequently devalue uphill apartment units. The proposed public spaces were viewed as falling short of expectations. An unacceptable increase in traffic and too much density were also pointed out. “[Staff’s] recommendation is that the plans presented not be considered further,” Boyle told council. Recently the district has seen examples of proponents engaging with the community to draft development projects, Coun. Michael Evison said. International development company Grosvenor hosted a number of design workshops at which artists drew citizens’ visions for the redevelopment of the 1300block of Marine Drive. “I believe in taking a leaf from one or two other proposals,” he said. Communication between West Van residents and H.Y. Louie Group is “paramount” to the proposal’s success, Coun. Bill Soprovich noted.

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rtists are usually solitary creatures, says Ruth Payne. They work alone, struggle with capturing the lighting from a sunset or candle alone, and slog through creative blocks alone. But the visual arts coordinator for the Ferry Building Gallery is trying to draw them out of hiding. Since January, on the last Wednesday of the month — with the exception of July and August — artists have been congregating at the Ambleside gallery. They’re coming together to meet fellow painters, sculptors and potters, share ideas and listen to profes-

sional speakers on topics that range from exhibiting work to signing legal contracts. “I started [the workshops] 12 years ago when I realized artists seem to isolate themselves,” Payne says. Next Wednesday, June 29, Payne will be the guest speaker. With 30 years’ experience in the visual arts and galleries, Payne will talk about the key to successfully exhibiting and selling one’s piece. Her workshop — Connecting — looks at both the traditional and virtual methods of promoting art. “All marketing is about connection,” she says. The talk starts at 10 a.m. and runs until noon. Artists can drop in for $8, or buy an

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Senior couples with a combined income less than $40,000 will receive $350. The HST is a “value added” tax — meaning the tax is imposed solely on consumption — and or Doug Smith, owner of North it’s the federal government that collects it for the Vancouver’s Smithwerk’s Carpet and province. Sultan says Victoria has eliminated an Upholstery, the benefits of the HST have entire level of bureaucracy, saving about $30 milbeen simple. He’s been able to hire another lion in wages. employee at his family-run business. “This was botched from the get go and we’re “When it was fist introduced, sure, I was a still paying the price,” says Sultan. little freaked. I was one of the businesses that “Gordon Campbell paid the price for it. But was now charging seven per cent more,” Smith told The Outlook. “But I found it didn’t affect my the government needs to raise money to pay for things like health care. We don’t print it; it business at all.” comes from the taxpayers. There will be a huge In addition to avoiding any price-influx pithole for the governfalls the HST could ment to refill if we have ushered in, re-do this.” Smith found himself Voters, howevlooking for ways to er, aren’t ready to expand his client agree with Sultan. base. He had always An Angus Reid poll relied on repeat busiconducted earlier ness and customers this month shows 56 from newspaper ads, per cent of British but he wanted to Columbians are in capitalize on his web favour of extinguishpresence. ing the tax. Support So for $2,000, to keep the tax has about the same seen a dramatic amount as a PST tax increase over the credit offered under past 12 months. Last the HST, he hired an Internet search Doug Smith invested his $2,000 in HST savings in year, only 18 per cent engine consultant. his website. He has since been able to employ one of people said they would vote to keep After some tweaks to more person. Submitted photo the HST. his website, business Mario Canseco, soon tripled. vice-president of Angus Reid, says the key factor “It’s very busy times, busiest it’s ever been. in the change has been a decrease in the animosI’m one small company and I’m hiring, providity towards the government. ing jobs. It’s a good feeling, giving someone their “We started with a situation where four out of start.” five people hated this tax. But the anger begins Smith’s business surge aside, the discourse surto drop after Campbell left. People wanted a rounding the tax has become one of trust versus lightning rod,” Canseco told The Outlook. need. “But this dramatic a change has been incredAfter the 2009 election, says West Vancouverible. This is not the norm.” Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan, the province found Canseco says an important factor in the loomitself saddled with a $3-billion debt. The proving referendum will be voters’ ability to talk with ince decided to implement the HST and capitalothers about the issue. British Columbians, he ize on the $1.6 billion “signing bonus” that came says, will have the opportunity to consult famalong with it. ily, friends and others about the benefits and Sultan admits the tax wasn’t presented properly, and understands there is still “confusion and drawbacks of the tax. What began as an issue with two very clearly defined sides, the provinanger out there” surrounding the tax. But, he cial government against the Fight HST camp, has says, the government needs the money and if the HST is scrapped, the government will have to tax become much more difficult. “This was very black and white, but it’s much something else. more than that now,” says Canseco. If kept, the BC Liberals have promised to drop “We’re seeing ad campaigns from both sides the rate from 12 to 10 per cent within three and a lot of information out there to educate years. A one-time $175 payment will be given to families with children younger than 18 and single people. Even the province’s stickmen ads are sending people to the website to read more.” seniors with incomes less than $40,000 per year.

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e may be a bit biased but Jack Cummings, director of Hollyburn Minor Hockey, believes the sport can do wonders for a person’s development. Sure, there is the on-ice stuff — the stickhandling skills, skating drills and offensive schemes – but the real job satisfaction comes from seeing his players become good people. “They’re pretty high achievers,” says Cummings. “And I believe part of the reason for that is their love, passion and respect for the game. Hockey has given a lot to people. I have great memories of getting invited to players’ weddings. There is a lot of job satisfaction here.” After years of dreaming of playing in the NHL and toiling in minor hockey, Cummings took a job as a teacher in Edmonton, a position he held for 13 years. He played two years with the Vancouver Nats, a short-lived Western Canada Hockey League team, and says he always loved the city. When Hollyburn minor hockey came knocking 18 years ago, Cummings jumped at the chance to return. Since then, Cummings has been busy guiding and inspiring players in West Vancouver, some of whom have been drafted to the world’s preeminent hockey association. One such player is West Van-born Ryan Gibbons. Gibbons, 26, was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in 2003, after years in Hollyburn’s system. A former Sentinel secondary school student, Gibbons remembers his years under Cummings’ tutelage fondly. “Sentinel was two minutes from Hollyburn. I was a ‘super-achiever’ at Sentinel so I was done my classes by lunch. I would keep my skates and gloves in my locker room,” Gibbons told The Outlook. “I used to walk up and there would be open ice. It was really great to work on my

game, practise my skills. But it was coach Jack Cummings that really set the foundation for my skating and puckhandling.” After attending Coyotes’ camps for three years, the team didn’t extend its option on Gibbons, and he’s since turned his attention to coaching, working as an assistant coach for the Seattle Thunderbirds — the current incarnation of the aforementioned Vancouver Nats, with a prior stop in Kamloops — and a strength and conditioning coach in Richmond. Max Reinhart, son of former Vancouver Canuck Paul Reinhart and Hollyburn hockey product, has his sights set on playing on the world’s biggest stage and has Hollyburn, in part, to thank for it. “I played there until midget, almost my whole life,” says the 19-year-old Reinhart. “It was great to be at home in West Vancouver playing hockey. I had my dad around, which helped and, of course, Jack Cummings.” Growing up a Canucks fan, Cummings was in the midst of playoff run with his current team, the WHL’s Kootenay Ice, and missed a good portion of this year’s oft-discussed, nation-dividing playoff run. After being drafted last year by the Calgary Flames, Reinhart says he doesn’t have the same emotional connection to his hometown team he once did, but watches each game to pick up tricks from the pros. “You obviously watch to pick up on certain things,” says Reinhart. “I watch with a careful eye for sure.” For Gibbons, however, this Stanley Cup run wasn’t just about enjoying the fever-pitch level of excitement that washed over the city — it was a trip down memory lane. He says, “1994 was my first vivid memories of hockey. It was the classic Canadian story of a family glued to the television set in my house. “We had that excitement again, with everyone intensely watching those games.” skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com

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ollyburn Country Club is hosting the Odlum Brown VanOpen from July 30 to August 7. There are lots of ways for people to feel part of this pro tennis event and watch the action unfold. Several volunteer positions are available in the following areas: drivers, airport hosts, court concierge, ticketing, greeters, players lounge, and volunteer check-in. VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN DESK: Greet and sign-in volun-

teers. Provide volunteers with shift information. OFFICE ADMINISTRATION: Assist in preparing up-to-date daily draws and distributing to event guests and volunteers. Familiarity using a photocopier required. TOURNAMENT ASSISTANTS: Assist the tournament chairman and his event staff in managing the on-site activities during the event. OPERATIONS ASSISTANTS: Assist the operations team to

set up and take down the event structures, signage and banners. Previous experience preferred. Please submit your completed application by email or by fax to Odlum Brown Volunteering (contact information below). Applications close Friday, July 1. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. The fax number is 604-682-0598 or email odlumbrownvolunteering@hotmail.com. Online applications can be found at www.volweb.ca.

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SUMMER 2011

Message from the Chair It has been my pleasure to be the Chair this year of a very hard-working Chair, Gerry Humphries and passionate board that has accomplished a lot and delivered on its mandate to fund nonprofit organizations that benefit youth, seniors, the arts, individuals at risk, community safety, the disadvantaged, those in need of care and community capital projects in West Vancouver. In this newsletter, you will read of several initiatives we have undertaken over the past year. On the financial side, we are pleased to see most of our Fund market loss of two to three years ago now recovered, and further contributions to the Fund this year of over $600,000. This has enabled us to provide significant grants back into the community. The Foundation received the generous sponsorship of Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. for our highly

anticipated annual Community Health Forum at the Kay Meek Centre. Longtime sponsor Odlum Brown Limited returned to support the Foundation’s series of vignettes airing on Shaw TV, which highlight our various grant recipients. Again this year, we teamed with the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce to present the Mayors’ Reception at the Hollyburn Club and most recently, with the North Shore Community Foundation to present the 4th Annual North Shore Mayors’ Golf Tournament, a fun and relaxing day at the Seymour Golf & Country Club, for the beneﬁt of North Shore seniors’ bus services. The Foundation forged several exciting new partnerships in the community. We worked with West Vancouver’s ﬁeld hockey and soccer clubs to raise funds for Ambleside’s new Rutledge Field which is slated to open this summer, and with The Land Conservancy of British Columbia to raise funds to begin the conservation of West Vancouver’s B.C. Binning Residence, a National Historic Site. We are also supporting the West Vancouver Police Department’s efforts to raise funds for their centennial celebrations in 2012.

In this past year, we signiﬁcantly strengthened our operations. The Foundation’s Finance Committee established reporting systems that improve our ability to report activity to fund holders and to manage those funds responsibly. Our Marketing Committee set up an attractive new website that increases the ease with which users can connect with us. Our Governance Committee completed its task of rigorously revising our bylaws and making changes as needed. It has been an exciting year for the Foundation and underpinning all of our activities is the hard-working team of Executive Director Delaina Bell, and Financial Assistant Susan Beck. My thanks go to them for all they do. Thanks also to members of the community who have established funds with the Foundation that make it possible for us to do the work we do. We encourage others to contact us, or to visit our website at www.westvanfoundation.com to explore what you might do to help the Foundation’s efforts to create a caring and enriched community.

Good news for North Shore seniors! The Fourth Annual Mayors' Golf Tournament, held on May 27, 2011 at Mount Seymour Golf and Country Club, will provide $50,000 to fund seniors' bus services on the North Shore. West Vancouver Seniors Centre, operator of the Seniors' Shuttle in West Vancouver, and Silver Harbour Centre Society, operator of the Go Bus in North Vancouver, will share the proceeds.

Left to right; Mayor Richard Walton, District of North Vancouver; Mayor Darrell Mussatto, City of North Vancouver; Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, District of West Vancouver. Photo courtesy Bruce Mohun.

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What you should know about the West Vancouver Community Foundation What is the West Vancouver Community Foundation?

What does the West Vancouver Community Foundation do?

The West Vancouver Community Foundation is a community foundation….a registered charity that receives large and small donations that are pooled and invested. The income provides grants and scholarships to local non-proﬁt projects.

ENDOWMENT BUILDING/DONOR SERVICES:

Who manages the West Vancouver Community Foundation? A volunteer board of local leaders governs the West Vancouver Community Foundation. They act independently of any political or other organization. The Board of Directors includes thirteen members who are elected to the Board and represent a broad scope of expertise and interests. Current and past members have represented senior positions in the banking, investment, media, and multi-cultural communities.

The Foundation pools the charitable donations of many donors into permanent, income-earning endowment funds that beneﬁt our local community. GRANTMAKING: The Foundation reviews and awards grants from the earnings of these funds to support a wide range of local initiatives in West Vancouver from health, education, and social services to arts, culture and the environment. COMMUNITY CONVENTING AND LEADERSHIP: The Foundation also provides leadership to the community by bringing people together from all different interests and backgrounds to address local issues.

Who gives to a community foundation? All kinds of people give many types of gifts – cash, real estate, stock, and insurance. Flexibility is key. Donors can choose to support their hometown broadly or designate a favorite cause or charity. Many charities also place their endowment funds with community foundations in order to beneﬁt from greater returns on their investments.

How are grants awarded? Grant applications are accepted for projects or programs that operate in, or are of direct and measurable beneﬁt to the citizens of West Vancouver. Funded projects often provide a direct service to the community, or take an innovative approach to a community concern. Projects that draw upon and enhance community capacity, or build on the strengths of our community, will be given priority. A Grant Committee reviews the applications and makes recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

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SPRING 2011

Grant Recipients BOOKtopia to fund BOOKtopia's Grade Two event at the Kay Meek Centre featuring prominent Canadian children's book author Ted Staunton, a dynamic presenter who engages and inspires young readers. Children of the Street Society to deliver the “Taking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of Others” program, an innovative workshop designed to prevent the sexual exploitation of children and youth, to schools and community groups in West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival as a founding sponsor of the festival, this grant goes to support the operations of the Harmony Arts Festival and its Main Stage. North Shore Schizophrenia Society to support their long-running public education series on mental illness, a public workshop on “Registered Disability Savings Plans and Representation Agreements”, and a much needed projector for their events. Paciﬁc Spirit Choir to give a performance of Handel’s Messiah at West Vancouver United Church in December 2011. The Land Conservancy of BC to create a detailed Heritage Conservation Plan for the B.C. Binning Residence, a National Historic Site and Municipal Heritage Site located in West Vancouver. West Vancouver Community Arts Council to fund its new “Children’s Music Education and Appreciation” program designed is to expose children to performances by high calibre classical musicians. West Vancouver Historical Society to help produce a coffee table book on the history of West Vancouver. West Vancouver Police Department to support the celebration of their centennial in 2012. West Vancouver School District to help purchase food service equipment for the "Farm-to-School" program, designed to increase consumption of local, sustainably produced fruits and vegetables by students at Hollyburn Elementary School.

Spring 2011 Grant Recipients and West Vancouver Community Foundation Board of Directors attend the grants ceremony. Photo courtesy Mark Braithwaite.

Police department to celebrate 100 years In 2012, the West Vancouver Police Department will celebrate one hundred years of service in the community. The West Vancouver Community Foundation is proud to support the Police Department's plans to acknowledge this important milestone by funding the acquisition of an heraldic crest for use on ceremonial flags, service medals, police badges and other regalia. Creating a ceremonial crest is a one-time event in the history of an organization, and one that both represents its history and establishes its legacy for future generations. It is an exciting proposition for the members of the police department, and one in which the entire community can share as the flag will be carried in parades, and be on permanent display at the police station. The new shield must be designed in conjunction with the Canadian Heraldic Authority and final approval must come from Her Majesty the Queen, on the recommendation of the Governor General of Canada. Once the grant is made, the image is officially recorded in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada. The Foundation has supported the West Vancouver Police Department in the past, with grants to update their police dog agility course and support youth projects, and we are pleased now to fund this special recognition of a landmark in the history of the Police Department. New ceremonial flags bearing the new crest will be unveiled at next year's centennial celebrations. It is an excellent way to recognize the contribution of the dedicated men and women who have helped to make West Vancouver one of the safest communities in Canada, for the past one hundred years.

A young West Vancouver Police Department ofﬁcer stands Now you can support the West Vancouver Police Department by indiwith his patrol car in this archival photo. The department will cating on your donor form that you would like your donation to go to our celebrate its centennial in 2012. Photo courtesy Bas Collins. newly established fund named the West Vancouver Police Department fund.

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munity Foundation, who manage the tournament with the help of a group of dedicated volunteers. The Mayors' Golf Tournament is en-

dorsed by the three North Shore mayors, including the Foundation's own Honorary Director, Mayor Pam GoldsmithJones. Event Sponsors Paciﬁc Arbour Retirement Communities and Darwin Construction, plus over sixty additional corporate sponsors generated over 80% of the funds raised. A huge thank-you

to all sponsors, golfers and volunteers for an amazing day for charitable causes on the North Shore, and a special thankyou to board directors, Tom Allison and Helen Vanee, for representing the West Vancouver Community Foundation on the tournament's planning committee.

BINNING RESIDENCE:

National Historic Site The Foundation recently joined in efforts to preserve West Vancouver's B.C. Binning Residence, now designated a National Historic Site, and one of our many modernist architectural treasures. The house, designed and built by Bertram Charles Binning in 1941, was occupied by his widow Jessie until she passed away in 2007, at the age of 101. It still contains its original furnishings and decorative painted murals. Under the terms of her will, it was to be preserved for historical purposes through a foundation and is now in the care of The Land Conservancy of British Columbia. In Spring 2011, the Conservancy applied to the Foundation for a grant to cover the cost of a much-needed Heritage Conservation Plan to prioritize restoration activities re-

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quired to ensure the longevity of the building. The application was successful, and the Foundation was thrilled to hold its grant reception there in May. The Foundation is delighted to be working with The Conservancy to preserve the B.C. Binning Residence, in recognition of B.C. Binning's contribution to West Vancouver's rich architectural and artistic heritage. Come join The Land Conservancy on Canada Day in celebrating the B.C. Binning Residence. Friday, July 1, 2011 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 2968 Mathers Crescent, West Vancouver. Expert guided tours bt Adele Weder, architectural writer, and Mathew Soules, architect. Admission by donation.

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BOOKtopia continues to engage & inspire For the last six years, the West Vancouver Community Foundation has sponsored the Grade Two Author Event at BOOKtopia, the West Vancouver Children's Literature Festival. BOOKtopia, a joint initiative of the West Vancouver Memorial Library and West Vancouver School District 45, serves to promote literacy, celebrate language arts and cultivate creative thought. Since 2005, BOOKtopia has given thousands of children in West Vancouver the opportunity to experience presentations by internationally renowned authors, illustrators, puppeteers and poets. Each year, in the first week of May, more than 500 Grade Two students, with teachers and parent chaperones, file into the Kay Meek Centre's Main Theatre to attend the West Vancouver Community Foundation Grade Two Event. They sit transfixed by a dynamic, entertaining presentation by a children's book author who is able to engage and inspire these young readers. Past authors include Freida Wishinski, Loris Lesynski, Ian Wallace, Janet Stevens and Werner Zimmermann, all award-winning authors of beloved children's books. Google these names to learn more! When the students leave, they receive a BOOKtopia button or bookmark to remind them of this opportunity made possible by the generous support of the West Vancouver Community Foundation.

RUTLEDGE FIELD

One of our own!

Gets new artiÄcial turf

West Vancouver Community Foundation Treasurer and Director, Ron Royston was honoured recently by his other volunteer focus, North Shore Rescue. North Shore Rescue provides search and rescue services on Vancouver’s North Shore and beyond, performing approximately ninety operations annually, in mountain, canyon and urban settings. On Saturday May 14th, North Shore Rescue members gathered to dedicate a Search and Rescue station to life member Ron Royston. The Cypress SAR station is now the Ron Royston station. The dedication is in recognition of Ron’s signiﬁcant contribution to North Shore Rescue and to the community. Our warmest congratulations to you and your family, Ron.

Ambleside’s new Rutledge Field will be open soon, once warmer weather permits installation of the special field hockey artificial turf. The Foundation is proud to have been a partner in fundraising efforts for the field. The West Vancouver Field Hockey Facilities Society and West Vancouver Soccer Club led a bold, time-sensitive fundraising initiative in 2010, garnering generous financial contributions from their players, coaches, managers, friends and families in the community. Plans are now underway for a Recognition Wall that will acknowledge this tremendous community support. A plaque, to be located next to Rutledge Field, will acknowledge all donors of $1000 or more. The Foundation is always pleased to provide administrative support for projects that enhance West Vancouver, and particularly those which focus on youth in our community. Now, we are looking forward to the celebration of the opening of Rutledge Field. Ron and Katy Royston – Photo courtesy of Bruce Moffat

You Are Appreciated The Board of Directors of the West Vancouver Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Ackhurst, Mark Ballard, Geoff Jopson and Nancy Farran to its Board of Directors. They all have proven records of commitment to the community and are welcome additions to the Board. Leaving the board is Carol Ludvigsen after 9 years of service, Byron Hender, 8 years of service, Coleen Nemtin, 5 years of service, Merla Beckerman, 4 years of service, Jennifer Orum, 3 years of service and Brayden Gordon, 3 years of service. The board thanks them for the exceptional contributions they have all made to the Foundation, and we wish them the best in their future endeavors.

Board of Directors 2011 - 2012 Ron Royston, Treasurer Patrick Shannon Helen Vanee, Past Chair

Peter Ackhurst Tom Allison Mark Ballard Nancy Farran Bill Harvey Gerry Humphries, Chair Geoff Jopson Kristin MacMillan Fanny Patterson, Secretary Valerie Pawson

Honorary Director: Mayor Pam Goldsmith Jones Executive Director: Delaina Bell Financial Assistant: Susan Beck

Watch us on Shaw TV! In the last year, the Foundation has worked with Shaw TV, with the generous support of sponsor Odlum Brown Limited, to produce a series of informative vignettes proﬁling our grant recipients. They air on Channel 4’s “The Express” and with Shaw’s broadcast of West Vancouver council meetings. They are also available on the Foundation’s attractive new website! Maybe you caught our recent feature on the North Shore Chorus Society, a much-loved community choir that performs at local charitable fundraisers, seniors’ homes and at the West Vancouver Cenotaph on Remembrance Day. Another recent feature – the West Vancouver Historical Society and their soon-to-be published book titled “Cottages to Community – The Story of West Vancouver’s Neighbourhoods,” nicely timed to coincide with West Vancouver’s centennial celebration in 2012. The West Vancouver Historical Society has brought community members with local knowledge and historical research skills together with a team of writing, photography and design professionals to produce an inviting tale of the people and events that contributed to the development of West Vancouver. The West Vancouver Community Foundation is pleased to support this ambitious project. We hope it’s a way for us to make our own little stamp on the history of West Vancouver! Thank you Shaw TV for your hard work in producing these colourful, intriguing vignettes about the many good works that the Foundation, with the help of its donors and sponsors, is able to support in our community. Thank you also to Odlum Brown Limited for their ongoing strong support for this initiative. Photo courtesy Erin Shaw.

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OUR 2011

Community Health Forum On March 16, the Foundation presented our fourth Vancouver. The audience was astounded to learn that annual Community Health Forum, entitled “Enjoying recent developments in brain research show that neural the Geriatric Journey”, at the Kay Meek Centre. This stem cells can be targeted to repair damaged areas of the year’s forum focused on three major aspects of seniors’ brain, and that a peptide to intercept the onset of stroke health and featured three very distinguished present- is currently in the second stage of clinical trials. ers. Our final presenter was Dr. Raymond Lam, Medical Our lead speaker was noted author and speaker Director of The Mood Disorders Clinic of Excellence at on health matters, Dr. Art Hister, who is Global Tele- UBC. Dr. Lam is an internationally recognized clinivision’s medical expert and is also host of CKNW’s cal expert on depression; especially seasonal, atypical and difficult-to-treat depres“House Calls”. Dr. Hister is a sions. He spoke on “Maindevout advocate for keeping taining mental and emoan active body, and spoke on tional health in your senior “Taking charge of your health: years”. His message was a simple guide to better health, that physical and mental happiness and well-being”. stimulation, together with His message, delivered with interaction with others, are passion and humour, was that critical elements in helping aging is not the main cause of Dr. Art Hister Dr. Raymond Lam Dr. Max Cynader people overcome depreschronic disease, and that seven modifiable lifestyle factors constitute the main causes sion, and that current research shows that even the most of chronic disease, disability and premature death. Dr. severe cases of depression are quite treatable. Hister also acted as moderator of the panel. All three doctors brought insight and messages of The second presentation on “Signs, symptoms and hope to our audience, and attendees went home with prevention of stroke”, the leading cause of geriatric dis- a better idea of how to maintain good health in their ability, was given by Dr. Max Cynader, CM, OBC, Di- senior years. rector of UBC’s world-renowned Brain Research Cen- For information on our next Community Health Forum, tre. His talk centred on stroke research and brought to be presented in March 2012, visit our website at www. a message of hope that major breakthroughs in stroke westvanfoundation.com this fall. prevention and treatment are taking place right here in

Marc Rozen Memorial Fund for Youth Mayors’ Endowment Fund North Shore Rescue Team Endowment Fund Robertson Taylor Endowment Fund Thunderbird Marine Corp. Fund Tom and Judy Baillie Fund Trajan James Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund West Vancouver Artists Fund Endowment West Vancouver Public Art Fund West Vancouver Youth Band Fund William R.C. Patrick Memorial Fund WVCF Administration Fund WVCF Community Fund WVCF Directors Fund WVCF Grant Stabilization Fund WVCF Memorial Fund WVCF Sustainable Environment Endowment Fund YAHU Endowment Fund

YES, I WANT TO SUPPORT THE WEST VANCOUVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

WEST VANCOUVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2010

ASSETS Current

2010 $ Cash

889,069

Accounts receivable

1,313

GST receivable

1,808

2009 $ 632,617 1,465

892,190

634,082

3,808,754

3,370,770

28,412

26,748

4,729,356

4,031,600

LIABILITIES Current Accounts payable

9,315

7,449

Grant commitments

2,500

1,500

11,815

8,999

1,794,709

1,645,108

Endowment Funds

2,278,141

1,837,515

Flow-thru, Administration & Stabilization Funds

226,758

106,532

Managed & Flow-thru Funds under administration Net Assets

Community Fund

417,933

433,446

2,922,832

2,377,493

4,729,356

4,031,600

APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: Gerry Humphries: Director Ronald W. Royston: Director The 2010 audited ﬁnancial statements are available at www.westvanfoundation.com.

Please accept my gift of $ ___________________________. Please add my gift to the following fund, to be held as permanent capital: ___ Community Endowment Fund ___ Area of greatest need in our community _________________________________________________ Fund (Go to www.westvanfoundation.com for a list of named funds or call our ofﬁce for more info)

It is my direction that this gift be deposited to the capital of the Foundation and be held in perpetuity; and that only the income it generates be distributed for the charitable projects of this Fund. Donor Name: _____________________________________ Address: _________________________________ City: _________________________ Postal code: ___________ Phone: __________________________ Email: __________________ VISA #: ______________________________ Expiry: _____/______

CHARITABLE REGISTRATION NO. 132171679 RR0001

A special thank-you to Dr. Art Hister, Dr. Max Cynader and Dr. Raymond Lam

Interest in Life Insurance policy

ENDOWMENT FUNDS as at June 2011

Hender Family Fund Holly & Beke Burne Fund Irene Carpenter Fund James A. Inkster Leadership Award Fund Jeremy Dalton Rugby Endowment Jerry Beckerman Memorial Fund Joshua Goos Memorial Fund Kay Meek Fund

Park Royal Shopping Centre Shaw TV Thunderbird Marine Group Whole Foods Market

Hi-Performance Enterprises Inc. Home Care Assistance Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. Lions Gate Hospital Foundation nognz brain ﬁtness North Shore News Odlum Brown Limited

Investments

West Vancouver Community Foundation Bradley T. Bowles Scholarship Fund Danny Possee Memorial Fund Donald & Marjorie Lanskail Fund Faris Family Scholarship Fund Fred/k E. Russell Fund Friends of the Gallery Endowment Fund Gertrude and Christina Lawson Scholarship Fund

2010/2011 SPONSORS:

Please make cheques payable to the West Vancouver Community Foundation, and return your donation to us at 1538 Fulton Avenue, West Vancouver BC V7V 1S6. The Foundation issues ofﬁcial receipts for income tax purposes for any donation over $25.

Signature: _________________________________________________

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Switch to an RBC Homeline Plan n® credit line at 3.5% (prime + 1/2 %) You could save more than $2700†. If you’re paying 4.0% (prime +1%) or more today on your home equity credit redit line ow mu with your bank, that’s how much interest you could d save by switching to the RBC Homeline Plan credit line.

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32-2246 Folkestone Way

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• Representation Agreements • Power of Attorney Documents • Affidavits and Statutory Declarations • All other Notarial Services

*We will pay the basic title insurance fee (not including migration fee), appraisals/property valuation fee and one discharge/switch out fee at another ﬁnancial institution (up to $225 maximum). Offer excludes mortgage prepayment charges that you may have to pay. Minimum advance $50,000. †Savings based on $100,000 secured line of credit paid down monthly over 10 years comparing a 3.5% annual interest rate to a 4. 0% annual interest rate. Personal lending products and residential mortgages are provided by Royal Bank of Canada and are subject to its standard lending criteria. ® Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada.

Sincere, Prompt and Knowledgeable Service • 15 years experience as conveyancer for various law firms throughout BC. • Received outstanding achievement awards during successful 10-year career as a Realtor. • Received award from UBC for top mark in conveyancing section of Notary exams.

Linda Findlay

Michael Alexander

Kelly Brommeland

Mortgage Specialist

604-786-1421

604-961-6457

604-551-7706

#204-1401 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 2H9

linda.findlay@rbc.com

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kelly.brommeland@rbc.com

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.

SOLD

Jim

Dave

Lund Bond

604.315.4405

604.690.3400

davelund@telus.net www.davelund.com

jimsbond@telus.net www.jimbond.ca

UPPER LONSDALE

$889,000

From the hardy plank exterior & 4 year old roof to all the updating throughout the interior this character home is extremely nice. Partial city & harbor views, gorgeous landscaping, fenced backyard & lane access. 4/5 bdrms, 3 bathrms, 3 levels, gas F/P, 2 bdrm suite down, single garage plus ample parking (RV). This totally renovated home oozes with all the charm of yesteryear with all the conveniences of today. Nothing to do but move right in. Excellent value!

$1,395,000

270 Kelvin Grove Way, Lions Bay

Leslie Miletich

This 7 bedroom family residence enjoys panoramic ocean views overlooking Howe Sound and Bowen Island with one of the most picturesque back drops you can imagine. The main ﬂoor enjoys the majority of the upgrades with an open ﬂoor plan, gourmet kitchen along with a majority of it’s principal rooms overlooking the view.

NEW L IS T IN G

604.644.6467 www.lesliemiletich.com

$1,049,000

301-2135 Argyle Ave, W.V. 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.

$858,000

NEW L IS T IN G

1055 Taylor Way, W.V.

OPEN SAT 3-5

SOLD lesliemiletich@live.com

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.

NEW G N LISTI

145 E 27TH ST, NORTH VANCOUVER

EAGLE HARBOUR

$1,449,000

SOLD

NEW G N LISTI

Incredibly well built with an excellent floor plan and fantastic outdoor space this family home is beautiful. Nothing to do but move into this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3 level with attached 2 car garage and gorgeous outdoor patio’s with huge stone fireplace and hot tub. Top of the line finishing’s including wood mantled river rock fireplace, large gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry, over height ceilings, crown mouldings throughout and much more. All this nestled into an easycare lot on a quiet cul-de-sac only steps to trails, marina, parks and schools. Very nice!

5770 CRANLEY DRIVE, EAGLE HARBOUR $1,249,000

SOLD

Just move right in and enjoy an incredibly well built family home at the end of a culde-sac with city views backing onto greenbelt and offering great privacy. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, master with 5 piece ensuite, walk-in closet and nice view. Main has formal living and dining area, large kitchen with adjoining family room leading out to a sundeck overlooking the backyard and forest beyond. Downstairs is storage. A self contained 1 bedroom suite with potential to add approx. 875 sq ft more. This beautiful home features granite counter tops, top of the line appliances, new hardwood and tile flooring, 3 gas fireplaces, double garage, and professionally landscaped lot with fenced backyard and hot tub. Very nice residence!

4265 ST. PAULS AVE, NORTH VANCOUVER

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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!

148 Furry Creek Drive

Offered at $1,649,000

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!

OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-4:00

190 Stonegate Drive

Offered at $1,599,000

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.

41 Salal Court

Offered at $1,499,000

51 Salal Court

Offered at $1,280,000

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.

OPEN SATURDAY 1:00-4:00

235 Furry Creek Drive

Offered at $1,488,000

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.

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.

Floor Plans, Photos and Virtual Tours at www.tomdavishomes.ca

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Amazing Sea to Sky Ocean View Properties

Easy commute to Downtown Vancouver or Whistler Resort on the New Sea to Sky Highway!

169 Furry Creek Drive $1,188,000

199 Furry Creek Drive $1,129,000

365 Oceanview Road $1,085,000

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.

Updated, Ocean View 3,043sf 3 or4 bed family home. Private 11,825sf cul-de-sac lot in Lions Bay

149 Stonegate Drive $1,100,000

139 Furry Creek Drive $999,000

54 Beach Drive $729,000

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 Oliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing. 2 bed + ďŹ&#x201A;ex rm, 3.5 bath. Steps to the beach. Lock and Leave gated community.

Lot 2 Salal Court $595,000

Lot 4 Country Club Road $449,000

Lot 159 Copper Drive $379,000 + hst

7,331sf cul-de-sac building lot, unobstructed ocean views. 4,000sf Craftsman house plans included

21,214sf Ocean View DUPLEX building lot. Overlooks 18th fairway at renowned Furry Creek Golf Club. Topo survey available.

1.8 acre Ocean View double lot sides on to dedicated parkland. Plans for 4,000sf Craftsman home included. Geothermal plumbed in.

1.5 Acre Lots 182/183/184 Copper Drive $349,000ea + hst

Lot 112 Rainbow Lane $319,000

10 ROUNDS OF *FREE GOLF with Home Purchase Offer conditional,

Ocean view building lots at Britannia Beach. Buy & hold or design / build your dream home

18,406sf West-facing ocean view building lot in the seaside village of Britannia Beach

time limited Approximate $1,000 Retail Value www.tomdavishomes.ca/FreeGolf.ubr

Floor Plans, Photos and Virtual Tours at www.tomdavishomes.ca

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abadianhomes.com

604.290.2647

AmirBUILDERS Abadian ALERT

Sutton West Coast

MASTERS

Looking for 13/14 Town homes development site in central Lonsdale with easy access to Hwy 1 and all the amenities? Call Amir 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.

480 Evergreen Pl., N.V.

301-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V.

$3,359,000 $1,599,000

$1,348,000 102-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. 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.

SOLD 101-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. $1,399,000

The ultimate in luxury. This gorgeous Penthouse is being offered for the first time on the market. The private elevator will lead you into the foyer and into the lap of 3300+ square feet of luxury. You wont believe your eyes as you gaze upon the best view in West Vancouver from every room. Step onto a 1500 square foot veranda to breath in the fresh mountain air. It almost goes without saying that only the best quality finishes and fittings are featured in this home as every upgrade imaginable was ordered.

#1001-3335 Cypress Pl, W.V.

2567 Lawson Ave, W.V. $1,585,000

$1,648,000

BUYING OR SELLING? ISH B R I T RT I E S E PROP

SOLD

604-926-6011 NORTHSHORE

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785 St Andrews Road, West Vancouver

$799,990 PENTHOUSE at FIRENZE

Magnificent park like state with sunny 33,323 sq ft level lot in prime British Properties. The rare yard is absolutely private and stunning! This is a great holding property to build your dream home. Key features include Solid three bedroom & three bathroom home on the main floor with entertainment sized living & dining room and lots of sun and lights of the floor to ceiling windows. Spacious family room and nook off the kitchen looking at large deck and beautiful sunny garden. Legal suite with great tenant in place. Roof only three years old. Certificate of oil tank removal available. Certainly not a drive by, you have to see the land and the house itself to appreciate.

One of a rare kind ‘Penthouse’ at Firenze. A beautiful suite decorated to a very high standard with tasteful furnitures & eyecatching fixtures. 1,210 sq ft, 2 level suite with 2 large bedrooms on main plus den. Upstairs loft style den has been turned into a gorgeous bedroom with floor to ceiling windows & lots of natural lighting. It also features 579 sq ft roofdeck plus 74 sq ft balcony. On site rec room with gym, pool, full time electronic security. Steps to Skytrain & all Downtown, pet & rental friendly.

Beautiful 1 bdrm garden apartment. Open, inviting floorplan with generous sized rooms. Living room has feature wall & corner wood-burning fireplace. Large glass sliders from both LR & MBR to private patio/deck - a quiet, fenced oasis of sunlight and greenery. Recent updates include luxurious wall-to-wall carpeting, fresh paint and wood deck. This pet friendly, adultoriented (19+) building is in great shape. Exterior recently upgraded and rainscreened - buy with confidence! Great Central Lonsdale location within easy walking distance to transit, Safeway and other shops, restaurants, city hall, library, driver licensing centre, post office and more. Call today to view!

Bedo Kaviani

Chris Wong

604-725-5705

604-789-1807

Kathy Suffel

NEW LISTING $1,698,000

Heather Kim 778.847.1452

F:604.926.9199

Vera Holman 604.318.0024

Karin Morris 604.338.8778

Kathy Suffel 778.989.5570

NEW LISTING $249,900 102-141 W 13th St, North Vancouver

#701-618 Abbott St, Downtown, Vancouver

Chris Wong 604.789.1807

Irene Mandzuk 778.836.4648

778-989-5570

Bedo Kaviani 604.725.5705

www.royallepage.ca

Nora Valdez 604.351.0625

Chloe Kopman 604.833.6932

Alphonse Quenneville 604.328.2554

Stella Chang 604.603.0223

P:604.926.6011

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RogerJung Roger Jung 604.657.0645

rogerjung@shaw.ca

www.rogerjung.ca

NOW OPEN DAILY EXCEPT FRIDAY

NEW LISTING

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Not A Ground Floor Suite! Not a ground ﬂoor suite! This south facing 1 bedroom suite has been partially renovated in a well maintained building. Plumbing has been updated and new roof to be installed this year, assessment paid by Seller. Centrally located within steps to all of Lower Lonsdale’s amenities yet on a quiet street. Parking and storage unit included.

# 115 175 E 4TH ST, North Vancouver

$248,500

theivyliving.com

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1265 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, B.C.

1 BR (652 SQ FT) FROM 351,000 AN 2BR (844 SQ FT) FROM 391,000

Call Roger at 604-657-0645 now to arrange for showings. 206 Lonsdale Avenue

North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G1

604-960-1100

DOUG SHWERY 604-607-4907 dougs@macrealty.com www.dougshwery.com

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2769 OTTAWA AVE

32-2246 FOLKESTONE WAY

1768 INGLEWOOD AVE

103-3377 CAPILANO CR

$2,099,000 Gorgeous Poski -designed West Coast beauty nestled into a private sanctuary oﬀering sunny gardens, child-friendly 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.

$839,000 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.

$2,188,000 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.

$629,900 Opportunity to acquire 1 of the most sought a er loca ons in Capilano Estates. West facing 1st floor unit with views to the Capilano River Canyon! Well maintained. Par al updates & shows well. Flexible 1 bed + den floor plan with custom wall bed nego able. 2 full baths, insuite laundry with new full size Samsung front loaders. Double French door to your private pa o. Well cared for strata with recent infrastructure upgrades.

RECENTLY SOLD BY DOUG 505 - 1785 ESQUIMALT AVENUE 403 - 1785 ESQUIMALT AVENUE 401 - 460 14TH STREET

501 - 540 LONSDALE AVENUE 332 MOYNE DRIVE 1154 HAYWOOD AVE

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“We bought a 2-bedroom home at District Crossing.” Pam, Kevin & daughter Maddie

District Crossing. Buy the numbers. When you come in to view District Crossing, you will see real display homes in the actual building. They’re not mock-ups in a sales centre with artificial views. What you see is literally what you will get, and with construction well along, you won’t have to wait for years to move into your new home. And now, owning at home at District Crossing is even easier with only a 5% deposit due at signing and an additional 5% due two months later. Shop and compare. Our purchasers did and they came back to buy at District Crossing. Unbeatable prices and quality. Below is an example of just how easy and affordable it can be to buy a new home and move in this year.

Sample 1 Suite 203 - 1679

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$309,900

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including net HST Based on 25% down payment, 3.7% interest rate and 30 year amortization.

Prices and rates are correct at time of press and subject to change without notice. E.&O.E

districtcrossing.com Presentation Centre: 802-1150 Marine Drive, North Vancouver Open noon - 5pm daily except Fridays

604.985.1665

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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

NEW G! N LISTI

40 Panorama, Lions Bay $890,000

#103-6388 Bay St, West Vancouver $432,000

#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 $1,090,000

41 Brunswick Beach Rd, Lions Bay $1,779,000

604-306-2355

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604.323.3762

www.ernamaki.ca • ernamaki@shaw.ca

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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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GREAT FAMILY HOME Panoramic oceanviews from this beautifully updated 4bed, 3 bath home. hardwood Åoors, new custom kitchen, spa like ensuite. Bonus mtge helper. V833662

250 Kelvin Grove, Lions Bay $1,195,000

YALETOWN IN CHARMING HORSESHOE BAY....

LOCATION, LOCATION... 93% on walkscore.com...The Park is a worry free building with private garages. This one + den open plan home is Åooded with natural light, Brazillian cherry Åoors, island cooktop Åoor to ceiling windows....walk to everything Coal harbour has to offer....a must see

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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5497 Greenleaf Road, West Vancouver

CENTRAL LONSDALE….NORTH VANCOUVER CALL 604 725 9179 TO VIEW

OPEN Y A SUND4 2-

JUST RENOVATED, south facing TOP FLOOR SPACIOUS 726sq ft one bdrm VIEW unit with balcony. MLS #V873431

#323-123 E19TH ST.

LP: $279,000

Panoramic MOUNTAIN VIEWS! 2bd 1.5bth apt 1046sq ft incl balcony. TOP FLOOR CORNER unit. MLS# V889113

#320-123 E19TH ST.

LP: $369,000

TOP FLOOR bachelor apartment with a view! Dark espresso hardwood ﬂooring and designer wall colors add a touch of contemporary style to this spacious studio unit.

Come see this NEW LISTING!! 2 bedroom unit with 2 FULL BATHS + a small ofﬁce space. Building updates include NEW ROOF 2010. MLS# V893903

#210-123 E19TH ST.

#702-1785 ESQUIMALT AVE. WEST VANCOUVER

LP: $353,000

CALL FOR MORE INFO.

Shakun Jhangiani 604.725.9179

NORTHSHORE

Looking for a furry friend? Each year the BC SPCA ﬁnds new homes for thousands of animals. Your new friend may be here.

1020 Marine Drive, West Vancouver www.spca.bc.ca/westvancouver Mon-Sat 10-5; Closed Stat Holidays

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302-1327 KEITH RD. $379,000

#6-9308 KEEFER, RMD. $568,000

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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

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