North Vancouver Magazine - Apr 2020

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Our Changing World

From outer space, to Hollywood, to your front door - Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos shoots for the stars

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Page Six Gift of Time I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve stayed awake at night thinking about what the future may bring. Sometimes, it’s terrifying. Other times it’s overwhelming. But most times, it’s so exciting that I think I’m going to explode. I make so many plans, and have so many ideas, that my head starts to spin - and the world begins to whiz by so fast that I forget to breathe.

But lately, time has taken on a whole new role. Confined to our homes, with the threat of a worldwide pandemic virus moving among us, time is providing us with neither the comfort we need, nor the freedom we crave. It marches on, cold and cruel, taking with it our most precious moments, our biggest accomplishments, our hopes and our dreams.

It’s a bad time for our world. People are dying, losing their jobs, and postponing their lives. Worst of all, we don’t really know when, or even how, it will all end. This is one of those times where it can be terrifying. And as I listen to endless news reports and scary social media panic, it sometimes becomes very overwhelming. But then I remember that time stands still for no one, and I get excited again to come out the other end of this - and I start making my plans for the future all over again.

To those who’ve suffered loss - I send my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences. Taken too soon, no matter what age, those you loved will never be forgotten. If I could rewind the clock for you, I would.

May time grant you the peace you need to mourn and the love you need to heal.

To all the parents and families - I send you patience and persistence.

Time passes slowly when there’s no school or friends to play with.

And now that you’ve baked, cooked, cleaned, organized, sorted, painted, planted, fixed and fussed with every single thing in the house, you might just have to sit and talk. Are you reconnecting yet? Are you spending more quality time with your kids? Is it possible that working and/or learning from home could become the norm? Only time will tell.

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn,

To the selfish and the stupid (you know who you are) - I send you sympathy and scorn.

Your entitled behaviour is reckless and dangerous, and you should know better.

Whether you’re profiteering, or flaunting the safety rules - we don’t have time for this. And in the new post-virus world, your time is up.

and a time to dance; A time to cast away

Lastly, to our amazing community at large I send you my deepest respect and a time to embrace, and a time to refrain admiration. Living here is a privilege, from embracing; A time to get, and a time to and representing our communities, both So what do you do when time puts a stop to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; online and in print, is an important part your world and everything in it? The answer A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to of what we do. Your support for charity may not be an easy one. But maybe all we keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to and community inspires me at every turn. have to do is open our eyes to something love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a You are the friends, family and colleagues new. And over time, despite the hardships, time of peace. we will continue to support throughout loss and sorrow, we may find that the this crisis and beyond. We are stronger changes forced upon us have only made us - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 than ever, and our doors remain open to stronger. Is time a gift that we have taken for help you raise money for your cause, or granted yet again? to rebuild your business for the future.

To all the doctors, nurses and front line Whether online or on the street, we know workers - we cannot thank you enough for all your time and sacrifice. that people come first. May time grant us all the ability to overcome You are fighting this ‘war’ on our behalf. You are our angels of mercy, whatever obstacles lie ahead and the strength to change things and we will never be able to repay you. May time grant you the miracles for the better. It is our time to shine, and we are answering you need to save lives, and the magic you need to create a cure. the call. stones, and a time to gather stones together;

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Jeff Bezos The world is not enough “Big things start small.” This is Jeff Bezos encapsulated. Born Jeffrey Preston

That attitude has led Bezos to set the gold standard in many industries, including

Jorgensen in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the 56-year-old Princeton graduate

video and audio streaming, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. And all

and founder of Amazon, is now the world’s richest man worth an estimated

of this is in addition to his base company, Amazon, which has become the

$105 billion.

second company in history to reach a market cap of $1 trillion. With firepower

Constantly processing thoughts, the Seattle based entrepreneur simply can’t sit still. Ideas come to him quicker than the speed of light, and his imagination

this potent behind you, Bezos has been thrust into a technological stratosphere where only the strong survive.

isn’t limited to that which lies on earth. Now, with a successful test spaceflight

Now, he’s even dabbling in Hollywood films via Amazon Studios, which made

under his belt (courtesy of his Blue Origin company), Bezos truly believes there

its mark at the 2017 Academy Awards becoming the first streaming service

are still many more worlds to conquer.

ever to win an Oscar. But again, in typical Bezos style, one Oscar was not

“The earth is finite, and if the world economy and population is to keep expanding, space is the only way to go,” he says.

And Vancouver is now one of the many stops along the way. Amazon is said to have leased all 1.13 million square feet of QuadReal’s new two-tower building, called The Post, (the former Canada Post building) in downtown Vancouver.

The space is so vast that by occupying it, Amazon will have reduced the city’s projected office vacancy by two per cent. It will also bring an estimated 4,000 new technical jobs to this city, with the opportunity for even more by its anticipated 2023 completion date.

But as far as conquering heroes go, Bezos is much more than your classic overachiever. Armed with a degree in both electrical engineering and computer science, Bezos is obsessed with ideas and innovation. If it doesn’t exist, he’ll invent it. It’s really that simple.

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enough. The company took home multiple honours for Manchester by the Sea (Best Screenplay, Kenneth Lonergan and Best Actor, Casey Affleck) and The Salesman (Best Foreign Film). Even from the cheap seats, it’s clear that Bezos has the whole world in his hands.

So how does a titan of an industry this size get started? It’s simple. You just go out and do it. Working on Wall Street in 1994, where he was at the forefront of what we now call ‘big data’ gathering, Bezos was drawn in by the allure of a new transcending force called ‘the internet’. Keyboards and connections that enabled the free passage of information across the globe allowed for an opportunity that Bezos simply couldn’t pass up. This was something too good to be true, and something even Bezos says he would have regretted missing out on. So, with his quick mind and mathematical prowess, he saw the opportunity to pounce. The time had come to pack his bags and head out on a crosscountry trip to Seattle that would forever change history.

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Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos at the premier of the 2017 movie The Post, starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. In real life, Bezos bought the The Washington Post in 2013 for US$250 million.

Very few know for sure what happened in that car on the way to the west coast,

hometown of Seattle, and seven in northeastern Oregon. In Europe, it has

but the idea that came out the other end was this - ‘books’.

seven data centre buildings in Dublin, Ireland, four in Germany, and three in

Selling books online? Are you serious? During a time when people were

Luxembourg.

plugging in modems and discovering email, arguing about Mac vs Windows,

Also, unbeknownst to most, Amazon also now builds its own hardware. This

and figuring out a way to ‘copy’ everything from software to songs, Bezos came

means they do not buy from traditional data centre providers such as Dell, HP

up with ‘books’.

or IBM (although AWS does partner heavily with Intel directly). What this means

“Books are incredibly unusual in one respect, in that there are more items in the book category than there are any other items by far. So if you have that many

is that Bezos essentially owns ‘The Cloud’ upon which most of our internet is based.

items, you can literally build a store online that couldn’t exist any other way,”

Rivalled only by Google, and the U.S. government, you won’t be able to go

says Bezos.

on a tour of any facility here. In Virginia particularly, Bezos houses his cloud

The initial reaction to Bezos’ idea to build an online bookstore was mostly incredulous. Not many believed in it. But Bezos persisted. “We’re going to have more books than anyone,” he touted. And with a combination of big brains, and big data, and from the garage of a modest bungalow in Bellevue, Washington, Amazon was born.

computing power directly alongside most of the spy servers used by the military. It’s an impressive achievement only a few can appreciate. Today, up to 70 percent of Internet traffic worldwide travels through this region. In other words, when your Twitter or Facebook is ‘temporarily offline’, it’s probably coming from this east coast centre. By housing part of his empire here, Bezos is again sitting on top of the world.

In 1995, Amazon.com went live on the internet.

With contemporaries like Steve Jobs, Bill

In the beginning, it was merely a novelty. But

Gates, and to a lesser part, Mark Zuckerberg,

his prescient vision for the future did not just

Bezos’ time has come. He has placed himself

include selling books the traditional way. By

in the history books as a living icon of our times

‘digitizing’ the catalogue, Bezos was able to

and a changemaker to be both respected and

offer more selection and choice than anyone on the planet.

“Our catalogue alone would take up seven

“Ideas are the easy part,

New York phone books,” he said in a statement that would prove ironic in more ways than one.

And it was this ‘cataloguing’ of goods - this unprecedented offering to the consumer, that made it all work. Amazon now had a foothold

the hard part is

on a system that worked better, and delivered better, than anything anyone had done before.

execution.”

“Ideas are the easy part, the hard part is

comes great responsibility.

With

more

than

175

warehouses,

or

fulfilment centres, around the globe, Amazon alone employs some 750,000 people. By comparison, and sitting well back in second place, is Microsoft with 148,000 employees, and

Google

with

103,000

employees.

Zuckerberg’s Facebook is a distant third with a mere 45,000.

You also don’t get to be this big without

execution,” says Bezos.

making a few enemies along the way. Often criticized for questionable practices and

Bezos wouldn’t stop at books. Now with a

warehouse working conditions, Bezos seems

inventory that includes everything from air conditioners to zithers, Amazon is a household

maybe even feared. And with great power,

to nonetheless be innovating the way we

name worthy of its behemoth moniker.

approach industrialism and assembly-line construction. Providing jobs for

Today, Bezos and his Napoleonic ways have not only conquered worlds, he’s

one of the most hands-on business owners ever, interviewing each and every

created them. Known for not wanting to just invent another ‘me-too’ product, he has brought about a change in our society that many of us just don’t know about, or see. Looking now to use drones for the delivery of items, Bezos’ mind

everyone from blue-collar workers to genius level tech geeks, he’s also been member of his start-up team executives personally.

And as with Jobs, Gates and Zuckerberg, playing in these power leagues does

conceptualizes that which most of us dare not dream.

come with its own kind of megalomania. Yet again, as much fun as it is to rub

Behind the scenes, it takes an enormous amount of firepower to run his empire

more obsessed with substance over beauty. As an overachiever, he seems

- and the computing/server power alone just hadn’t been invented yet. This where most typical entrepreneurs may have just given up - but Bezos never

shoulders with the Hollywood elite, one gets the feeling that Bezos is much more focused on real results, instead of just faking it with the rich and famous.

says die. Thus, AWS Data Centres was born.

“Study the past, if you would define the future,” is said to be the advice of

Deemed as one of the most powerful, if not ‘the’ most powerful, cloud

to change. And as the pace of change begins to overtake our world, is it worth

computing force in the universe, Bezos owns massive server farms in some 38 facilities in Northern Virginia, eight in San Francisco, another eight in Amazon’s

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Confucius - and Bezos knows it well. But just how much of our past is he out asking what we may be leaving behind?

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. . . Continued from previous page The traditional mom-and-pop shop is said to be a dying species - and shopping

the loss of community and local businesses, one need not panic. In fact, one

malls and town centres fear the Amazon name for its purported predatory

could argue that under this innovative model there is actually now more room

practices on pricing and service. But if necessity is the mother of invention,

and opportunity for local speciality shops to thrive again as they fill the gaps

isn’t reinvention a necessity of survival?

with boutique items and unique personalized shopping experiences that you

Nature abhors a vacuum - or to put it in modern terms, we don’t like stuff that

can only find with a walk along your village main street.

doesn’t work. Just look at Uber’s affect on the taxi industry. It doesn’t take

Henry Ford once said, “If I asked the public what they wanted, they’d have said

long to realize that in every city, in every town, someone thought this could be

a faster horse.” Knowing what people want, even before they want it, is the

done better. This is the lens through which Amazon, and Bezos himself, sees

golden ticket to success. And while not everyone turns out to be right, Bezos

the world.

so far is batting a thousand.

Bezos saw a chance to give the public what it wanted, which was a better way

Bezos has a talent for building on the past and is an honour student on the

to shop. It not only offered more selection, but it added quick, fast and reliable

subject. His vast and varied empire is impressive and intimidating on many

delivery of those same goods right to our door. It also added a no-hassle return

levels - and his knowledge of money, markets and technology make him a

policy and backed it up with unsurpassed customer service. It was a winner

formidable force that should be watched, carefully. Some describe him as a

right out of the gate.

villain - but many also seek his counsel on matters of state and security as well.

Amazon has now translated that model into a real bricks-and-mortar grocery store in the heart of Seattle, where customers simply scan their phones at the door, gather their groceries from the shelves - and walk out. That’s it. Simple.

Has he amassed too much power? Does he control too much wealth? Who do we trust to police his efforts? And how, if needed, do we stop him if it becomes necessary?

Elegant. Effective. And I dare say, since Amazon also now owns the Whole

But Bezos, and those like him, are not meant to be caged. Like a bona fide force

Foods empire, it could be the future of things to come.

of nature, their drive and ambition mean they will always find a way to succeed,

So what about the jobs? What about the local economy? What about the community spirit? We are always quick to scream and criticize change, especially when it comes with such brazen and bold overtones. But this is not dissimilar to the discord we heard when big box stores like Best Buy and Home

no matter what. Pragmatically, we are lucky to have them and their mad genius at work for us, and not against us. For the most part, they strive to make the world a better, safer and hopefully happier place to live - while making a few million, or in this case, billion dollars along the way.

Depot moved into the hood. And in a climate change conscience world, not to

Because without Gates, there would be no software. Without Jobs, there

mention a post-Corona virus world, maybe some of this actually makes more

would be no iPhones. Without Zuckerberg, there would be no social media.

sense.

And without Bezos, there would be no online e-commerce world. Not bad for a

Imagine, no more big format grocery stores filled with wasted and rotting food.

genius turned delivery boy who wanted to sell books.

Imagine just being able to order what you need, drive up, load up your order and

Delivery boy jokes aside, there simply ain’t no mountain high enough nor valley

go. Sure, we wouldn’t need the front end check-out clerks anymore, but what

low enough to keep Jeff Bezos from accomplishing his dreams. His genius-

we would need is more personal shoppers, or ‘order fulfilment specialists’ to

level IQ and outside the box thinking (pun intended), have unboxed the way we

pack the orders and get the job done.

think about things. And while he already owns ‘the cloud’, and he reaches for

Reduced carbon, reduced footprints, reduced trucks and reduced waste seem like a possible winning combination to many of our problems - and if the Bezostype thinkers of our world can make more of this model work, it will no longer

the moon, his overreaching effect on our world will go down in history as one of the most significant achievements known to man. Because for this man, the world is simply not enough.

be the exception to the rule - it will become the norm. And for those that fear

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The iconic Amazon Spheres in downtown Seattle. Designed by NBBJ and land-

Amazon Go Grocery’s first location in the Seattle neighborhood of Capitol Hill.

scape firm Site Workshop, they house 40,000 plants as well as meeting space

Scan, shop and leave. The new way to shop?

and retail stores.

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In order to help promote the #StayHome safety measures enacted during this Corona virus outbreak, we thought we’d take a look back at some of the great celebrtiy moments we’ve shared from the past. Here’s looking forward to seeing you soon. #StaySafe

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Actor Seth Rogan chats with Olympian Charmain Crooks at the after-party reception for the Canada’s Walk of Fame hometown celebration event. Rogan, who is from Vancouver, was honoured alongside writing partner Evan Goldberg.

In public he’s known as shock rocker Alice Cooper, but behind the scenes he’s one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. Seen here at the Turning Point Gala event with executive director Brenda Plant, he was the keynote speaker at the event.

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Aerosmith lead man and gala headliner Steven Tyler still knows how to ‘walk his way’ on the red carpet. Tyler was part of the star-studded David Foster gala event held in Vancouver.

Who doesn’t want to meet this guy at least twice.

Super fun catching up with handsome Hollywood hearthrob Rob Lowe at the Turning Point gala. I’m a lucky girl.

She’s still a perfect 10. What a thrill to dine with actress Bo Derek at the star-studded David Foster event in Vancouver where celebrity friends helped raise over $10 million for charity.

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Comedian and actor Howie Mandel strikes the perfect O’Canada pose at the Canada’s Walk of Fame hometown celebration event in Vancouver which also featured honours for Jim Pattison and Rick Hansen.

Vancouver Canucks’ star winger Jake Virtanen, left, with NHL head coach Travis Greene lent their star power to the Canucks Autism / West Coast Fishing Club event. Hopefully they’ll be back on the ice again soon.

We last saw Oprah Winfrey up close and personal on the purple carpet at the David Foster Gala event. She later return to Vancouver for her sold out show, inspiring us all.

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604-770-0190 Star Trek actor Geroge Takei, aka Mr. Sulu, dropped by the live set of the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon. News anchor Sophie Lui even donned a retro-yellow star trek mini dress for the occasion.

BC’s annual Leo Awards honours all of our local tv and movie talent. Here we had a chance to catch up with stuntwoman Tamara Daroshin and everyone’s favourite movie love interest, Steve Bacic.

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01 Canadian Cancer Society The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), envisions a

As the largest animal welfare organization of its

world where no one fears cancer. With the support

kind in Canada, the BC SPCA leads the way

of volunteers and donors, the organizations works

in animal care and management. Now in its

against more than 100 types of cancer. CCS funds

125th year, the BC SPCA assisted over 40,000

research provides services to those living with

abandoned,

cancer, advocates on important cancer-related

animals each and every year. They also run

issues and educates and empowers people to

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make healthy choices.

address the root causes of animal suffering. Their

injured

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scientific and professional knowledge about the welfare of all animals — pets, farm animals,

02 BC Arthritis Society

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abused,

research animals and animals in the wild. All

The Arthritis Society is a national health charity powered by donors and volunteers, with a vision to live in a world where people are free from the devastating effects that arthritis has on lives. The Arthritis Society began over 70 years ago with

animals have a connection to the SPCA. www.spca.bc.ca 04 Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

one very clear goal, to alleviate the suffering of

For over 60 years, Heart & Stroke has been

people affected by arthritis.

dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke.

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Their work has saved thousands of lives and improved the lives of millions of others. You’ll probably run into someone today who is alive

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and well thanks to the countless Canadians who have supported our cause with their time and donations. Our progress is real. The death rate from heart disease and stroke has declined more than 75% over the past six decades. www.heartandstroke.ca

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05 Harvest Project

07 Family Services of the North Shore

Harvest Project is an urban relief organization and

Family Services of the North Shore is a non-profit,

registered Canadian charity. They connect with

community-based agency. For over 60 years,

more than 1000 people each month – involving

they have been committed to making a deep

one-to-one

emergency

and lasting impact from Deep Cove to Bowen

drop-in visits, grocery and clothing support

Island and every point in between. They offer

programs, retail thrift shoppers, plus volunteers

counselling, support, education and volunteer

and donors from every corner of the community.

engagement opportunities to help you reach your

Harvest Project serves everyone ‘extending a

full potential throughout your life, whenever you

hand up’ to those in need. We provide assistance

need them most.

client-care

coaching,

to vulnerable residents from Deep Cove in the

www.familyservices.bc.ca

east to Horseshoe Bay in the west. www.harvestproject.org

08 BC Children’s Hospital A leader in general and specialized pediatric

06 Lions Gate Hospital Foundation

services, BC Children’s Hospital is the province’s

The giving spirit of LGHF’s donors ensures that

foremost teaching and research facility for child

everyone from the tiniest newborns to the most

health. BC Children’s offers clinics, support

vulnerable elderly patients have better access to

services and hospital care to BC children and their

groundbreaking facilities, the latest equipment

families at the main site and Sunny Hill Health

and updated infrastructure. Over the past eight

Centre for Children.

years, the Foundation has invested more than

www.bcchildrens.ca

$200 million to bring leading-edge care and facilities to our doorstep, Lions Gate Hospital, the hospital of North and West Vancouver.

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09 North Shore Women’s Centre “The” women’s drop-in resource centre serving

www.lghfoundation.com

North and West Vancouver since 1973. They offer support through their Drop-In Resource Centre and various programs and services. The go-to

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place for women of all ages and needs, whether it be for shelter, health, comfort or learning. www.northshorewomen.ca

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10 Kids Help Phone Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7, national support service for kids and young adults. They offer

professional

counselling,

information,

referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in need. Someone is always

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available to talk with our youth, even confidentially if they prefer. www.kidshelpphone.ca

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Legal and Finance - Directory Listings Welcome to our Directory Listings page for the Legal and Finance Category. Here you’ll find recommended businesses and Enhanced Listings for your local area. These pages are a sampling of what you’ll find online via our websites and our social media channels where we tweet out your messages every day. For a complete list of all our featured categories please go to www.WestVancouver.com and/or www.NorthVancouver.com and join us for free today.

Hart Legal l 220 - 145 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver l 778-200-2594 www.hart-legal.com Hart Legal is a top-rated boutique law firm specializing in high net worth (and high conflict) family divorce and separations, estate litigation, estate disputes and personal injury. With over 40 years of experience, we are an innovative and creative law firm. Additional downtown Vancouver office.

Veritas Law | 203 - 815 Main St Park Royal | 604-925-9260 www.veritaslaw.ca Lawyers at Veritas Law are known for providing high quality, personalized legal service. Through our commitment to strong client relationships and our practical experience, we strive to provide successful and cost-effective legal services.

Heritage Law | 220 - 545 Clyde Avenue | 778-786-0615 www.bcheritagelaw.com At Heritage Law, we help clients protect their families, their assets and their legacies. We specialize in family law, wills and estate matters.

North Shore Law LLP I 6th Floor - 171 West Esplanade l 604-980-8571 www.northshorelaw.com As a full service law firm since 1973, we handle all of our client’s needs including estate planning and administration, incorporations and other business transactions, personal injury, family mediation, separation and divorce from division of assets to custody issues. Contact us to discover the difference.

Sager Legal Advisors LLP l 1495 Marine Drive l 604-922-8881 www.sagerllp.com Since 1993 Mark Sager has led our experienced full-service legal and mediation team, in the areas of Family, Municipal, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Corporate/Commercial and Personal Injury Law. We look forward to assisting you.

We speak social media.

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EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & RENOVATIONS 2477 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver, BC | 604-913-0630 | www.woodrosehomes.com

Real Estate Professionals - Directory Listings Welcome to our Directory Listings page for the Real Estate Category. Here you’ll find recommended real estate agents and Enhanced Listings for your local area. These pages are a sampling of what you’ll find online via our websites and our social media channels where we tweet out your messages every day. For a complete list of all our featured categories please go to www.WestVancouver.com and/or www.NorthVancouver.com and join us for free today.

Kim Taylor l Angell Hasman and Associates l 604-315-2645 www.kimtaylorhomes.com Kim Taylor is one of the North Shore’s award winning and highly respected REALTORS®. As a 30-year resident, she has expert knowledge of the local market and constantly has her finger on the pulse of the communities in which she lives and works. You can depend on her experience and integrity.

Stephanie Orr / Jeff Thorpe l C21 In Town Realty l 604-764-6312 www.cityandshore.ca Enjoy personal attention to detail with your real estate transactions. True service and satisfaction are always paramount with us. We coordinate everything for you and will be in frequent contact to ensure your peace of mind. Our market knowledge and negotiating skills result in repeat clients and referrals.

Stu Bell | Royal LePage Sussex | 604-562-0532 www.stubell.com I am passionate about real estate and feel privileged for the opportunity to help clients reach their real estate milestones through hard work, integrity and enthusiasm! Award winning local expertise with proven marketing and negotiation strategies.

Devon Owen | Royal Pacific Realty Corp. | 604-614-8380 www.devonowen.com It’s about you! My client centric approach ensures your needs are top priority. My experience, market knowledge and strategic marketing plan gives my sellers the edge. I pride myself on my work ethic, integrity, strength at negotiating and passion for achieving the best results for my clients.

Chas Woodyer l Angell Hasman and Associates l 604-761-6409 www.woodyer.com Chas Woodyer is a professional who brings world-class buyers to West Vancouver. Expertise in luxury home marketing, combined with sharp negotiating skills and proven knowledge of local conditions ensures your home will receive the unique exposure it needs to sell for the best possible price.

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BIGGER THAN THE NORTH SHORE

1602 - 150 24th Street West Vancouver 2,498,000

286 Monteray Avenue North Vancouver 2,828,000

1202 - 162 Victory Ship Way North Vancouver 959,900

One of only two buildings in West Vancouver that are on

Brand new modern family home with a well-planned

Enjoy this sub - penthouse level suite with with a great

the waterfront side of the train tracks giving this quiet

layout, open concept living, and desirable clean,

corner layout, plus water and mountain views. Imagine

home incomparable views and quiet living. Just steps

finishes. You will love that the main floor opens up com-

the resort lifestyle and convenience of living steps to

from the beach and Dundarave shopping. The building

pletely through the eclipse doors onto the oversized

the waterfront, Seabus, Lonsdale Quay market, shops,

is in superb condition. Outdoor pool too!

patio taking advantage of southern light and views.

restaurants and recreation. Beautiful.

3 Beds | 3 Bath | 1,642 sq. ft.

Eric Christiansen Angell Hasman and Associates

5 Beds | 5 Bath | 3,958 sq. ft.

Bernadette Dunnigan Oakwyn Realty

2 Beds | 2 Bath | 900 sq. ft.

Grace Kwok Anson Realty

1032 Beaufort Road North Vancouver 1,599,000

702 - 570 18th Street West Vancouver 1,879,000

4729 Woodburn Road West Vancouver 4,195,000

If you love west coast contemporary, you will love this

Enjoy stunning water and city vistas from this gorgeous

Situated on a gorgeous bluff, this impressive residence

brand new home. Beautiful, minimalistic design and

corner suite nestled in a highly sought after Ambleside

features a sensational sun-filled property with level

luxurious finishes intersect in this deceptively spacious,

location. Watch the cruise ships and beautiful close-in

access. Beautifully appointed, the home and property

light-filled oasis. Enjoy this well-designed, beautifully

night time views from the large deck space. Two suites

have been impeccably maintained with quality finishings

built home minutes from everything.

per floor in this ideal building.

and fine details. Minutes to everything.

4 Beds | 3.5 Bath | 2,298 sq. ft.

Bernadette Dunnigan Oakwyn Realty

2 Beds | 2 Bath | 1,218 sq. ft.

Ray and Lynda Proc Royal LePage Sussex

6 Beds | 6 Bath | 5,407 sq. ft.

Jason Soprovich Royal LePage Sussex

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604-926-9445 homes@westvancouver.com / homes@northvancouver.com BIGGER THAN THE NORTH SHORE

504- 1355 Bellevue Avenue West Vancouver 7,998,000

2816 Bellevue Avenue West Vancouver 18,500,000

466 Hillcrest Street West Vancouver 2,979,000

Designed by James Cheng, the building offers the

Exquisitely appointed, this home features a casual el-

This gently sloping property with a gorgeous creek

ultimate in West Coast modern aesthetic and is finished

egance with spacious living and dining areas enhanced

is ready for renovation or redevelopment. Solid post

with the highest standard of quality and attention to

by a beautifully crafted wet bar with wine room, custom

and beam construction. Enjoy beautiful city and water

detail. This residence is simply gorgeous and a rare

millwork throughout, polished tiled flooring, custom

views. A rare opportunity in an exclusive neighbourhood

opportunity to live in an amazing location.

moulding and ceilings. Perfect location.

of luxurious homes to create your own.

2 Beds | 2.5 Bath | 2,725 sq. ft.

Jason Soprovich Royal LePage Sussex

6 Beds | 7 Bath | 7,740 sq. ft.

Jason Soprovich Royal LePage Sussex

5 Beds | 2 Bath | 2,023 sq. ft.

Eric Christiansen Angell Hasman and Associates

808 Esquimalt Avenue West Vancouver 4,398,808

102 - 3288 Capilano Crescent North Vancouver 1,285,000

4355 Starlight Way North Vancouver 3,488,000

This luxury estate offers spectacular panoramic views

Finally, the perfect downsizing option that provides the

Enjoy some of the most spectacular ocean views in all

of the city, ocean and Lions Gate Bridge. Meticulous

spaciousness and privacy of a house, without all of the

of North Vancouver just minutes from Edgemont Village

detail is visible throughout using only the highest quality

maintenance. This elegantly updated home is on one

with easy access to downtown Vancouver and beyond.

materials & finishings. Walking distance to all amenities

level and nestled in a lush, natural setting. Close to trails

This contemporary craftsman home is expertly built and

and close to top schools.

and Edgemont Village. Perfect.

sits on a peaceful cul-de-sac. A must see.

4 Beds | 6 Bath | 4,800 sq. ft.

Devon Owen Royal Pacific Realty

3 Beds | 2.5 Bath | 1,808 sq. ft.

Bernadette Dunnigan Oakwyn Realty

6 Beds | 5.5 Bath | 4,686 sq. ft.

Bernadette Dunnigan Oakwyn Realty

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BIGGER THAN THE NORTH SHORE

5440 West Vista Court West Vancouver 8,280,000

3370 Craigend Road West Vancouver 7,980,000

5872 Falcon Road West Vancouver 2,548,000

Unquestionably the most incredible view in West

Exceptional concrete construction with massive timber

This stunning home was custom built by the current

Vancouver. Views like this are impossible to find and

framing on the upper level with panoramic views to

owners and has been meticulously maintained and

other homes in the area have sold in excess of $10M.

backdrop the incredible architecture by Robert Ciccoz-

beautifully renovated. Huge decks to enjoy all day

Amazing scenery from every room, the large patios and

zi. From the entry water feature and cathedral ceilings

sunshine, marina and water views. New driveway. The

decks, hot tub and invisible edge swimming pool.

to the incredible wine cave with exposed rock.

layout is perfect for a young family. This is a must see.

4 Beds | 5 Bath | 4,566 sq. ft.

Eric Christiansen Angell Hasman and Associates

4 Beds | 5 Bath | 5,207 sq. ft.

Eric Christiansen Angell Hasman and Associates

4 Beds | 5 Bath | 3,823 sq. ft.

Eric Christiansen Angell Hasman and Associates

2277 Jefferson Avenue West Vancouver 4,869,000

4275 St. Georges Avenue North Vancouver 2,298,000

405 Bayview Road West Vancouver 1,875,000

An incredible home perfectly situated to capture all day

This home features spectacular, unobstructed pano-

Completely renovated west coast contemporary with

sun and all within a short stroll to top schools, beaches,

ramic views and a flat driveway. Enjoy a huge master

views of Howe Sound. Beautiful three level re-imagined

shops and restaurants of Dundarave – a once in a

suite with amazing vistas and a perfect balcony. Easy

residence was designed to embrace the beauty of

lifetime opportunity for the most discerning of buyers.

care lot. Suite-ready basement. Light and all day sun

Lions Bay, surrounded by nature on a large flat lot. Walk

Beautifully reconfigured to shine.

plus the best sunsets anywhere in North Vancouver.

to beaches, trails, marina, school and cafe.

5 Beds | 5 Bath | 3,592 sq. ft.

Ray Proc Royal LePage Sussex

5 Beds | 3.5 Bath | 3,962 sq. ft.

Bernadette Dunnigan Oakwyn Realty

5 Beds | 4 Bath | 3,229 sq. ft.

Kim Taylor Royal LePage Sussex

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604-926-9445 homes@westvancouver.com / homes@northvancouver.com BIGGER THAN THE NORTH SHORE

3906 Southridge Avenue West Vancouver 4,188,000

3014 Arbutus Avenue Savary Island 849,000

3178 Oceanview Lane Savary Island 749,000

A stunning renovation home situated on a spectacular

Rare opportunity to own a triple lot with a well main-

Overlooking pristine South Beach, this home was

26,000 sq.ft. property. Enjoy complete privacy from the

tained cottage steps from Savary Island’s most sought

custom built in 2014 with fine quality materials, superb

south-facing covered deck overlooking the large level

after beach. Hill House is a private sanctuary with great

design and precision craftsmanship. Ideal for families

back yard and expansive views to the south over Bur-

sun, indoor/outdoor living with wharf access and prime

looking to unplug in a great community with year round

rard Inlet and to Vancouver Island.

boat moorage.

living or down-sizers seeking a slower pace of life..

5 Beds | 4 Bath | 3,637 sq. ft.

Chas Woodyer Angell Hasman & Associates

3 Beds | 2 Bath | 1,500 sq. ft.

Stu Bell Royal Lepage Sussex

3 Beds | 2 Bath | 2,000 sq. ft.

Stu Bell Royal Lepage Sussex

4488 Ross Crescent West Vancouver 6,499,000

6459 Madrona Crescent West Vancouver 4,299,000

407 - 2575 Garden Court West Vancouver 5,980,000

Live close to nature and connect with your soul at this

Stunning wrap around, south-west ocean to north

This spectacular top floor unit is a one level open plan

amazing space. Nestled on one of the most private

Howe Sound water and mountain views. Custom Built

with a private elevator to your enclosed double car

streets. This home shares its harmony with the peren-

in 2006 this steel, concrete and wood frame luxury

garage. The incredible living room features a 16’ ceil-

nial gardens and a tranquil path that leads to the ocean.

estate family home is amazing. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets

ing and floor to ceiling windows overlooking stunning

Full of windows and natural light.

from your rotunda. Walk one block to Rockridge school.

ocean and city views. Beautiful throughout.

4 Beds | 5 Bath | 4,022 sq. ft.

Stephanie Orr Century 21

6 Beds | 7.5 Bath | 6,148 sq. ft.

Penny Mitchell RE/MAX Masters

3 Beds | 4 Bath | 4,405 sq. ft.

Ray and Lynda Proc Royal LePage Sussex

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Events Calendar - April 2020 Also check online at WestVancouver.com and NorthVancouver.com for complete event listings Events are at the heart of our community. And while we unite to fight this virus outbreak, we look forward to the upcoming days when we can get together again to enjoy our fabulous city. Here are a few scheduled, and rescheduled events, to keep an eye on. Meantime, please check ahead with each event organizer directly to confirm dates and times. Looking forward to seeing you soon - and please check in with us online anytime.

VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK

CENTENNIAL THEATRE

Scheduled for May 30 - June 7

All shows have been postponed until after May 30.

Musical groups to look forward to after May, include the Bee Gees tribute band and kids concerts.

Check the website for show updates.

Schedule to re-open June

Vancouver Craft Beer Week is Canada’s biggest celebration of craft beer and craft beer culture.

With 10 days of events happening across greater Vancouver and capping off with the VCBW Festival in False Creek.

THE 7PM SALUTE TO HEALTH WORKERS

www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com

ARTS CLUB THEATRE Stanley Alliance, Granville Island and Goldcorp/ BMO stages

Daily at 7pm Open your windows and cheer for the heroes on the front lines. Bang your pots and pans on your balconies, or just wave to your neighbours to celebrate the brave souls working every day at our hospitals, care homes and clinics. Firefighters, police and ambulance workers deserve a round of applause too. And don’t forget your pharmacy and grocery store workers as well. It’s some feel-good fun we all need (thanks Anthony). www.westvancouver.com

www.nvrc.ca/centennial-theatre

The Arts Club has temporarily suspended productions at all three theatre venues. Productions of Every Brilliant Thing, ‘da Kink in my Hair, Kinky Boots, and Peter Pan Goes Wrong are all temporarily postponed and will be rescheduled. Ticket holders will be notified. www.artsclub.com

NORTH VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARIES Online Daily

15TH ANNUAL CABRIOLET CHARITY GALA Rescheduled for August 22 Every year, this annual fundraiser is held at the Brian Jessel BMW dealership and hosts a unique evening of spectacular dining, socializing and entertainment.

Join us this year with sponsor Fairmont Hotels, beverages by Charton Hobbs and carefully selected special guest entertainment. Since 2004, the Cabriolet Gala has raised over $2M in support of pancreatic cancer and other worthwhile charities.

Always a night to remember. www.cabrioletgala.com

The doors may be closed, but the world of information, books and learning is wide open. See what your local library has in store and online today with programs like Library2Go, Hoopla, InstantFlix, Lynda.com and Mango Languages. Log on today. www.nvdpl.ca

WEST VANCOUVER SENIORS’ ACTIVITY CENTRE

KAY MEEK THEATRE

Daily Food Services

Scheduled to re-open April 27

Althought the centre remains closed for activities, take-out food services for members will be offered between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., seven days a week. For food delivery call 604-925-7280 to place your order. Please refer to the special take-out menu before you place your order.

The theatre has a great line-up planned for this spring including plays, jazz, contemporary and classical performances. Check their site mid-April for updates. www.kaymeek.com

westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/communitycentres/seniors-activity-centre

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WHEN TIME AND TECHNOLOGY ARE CRITICAL Community makes a difference

BC Playthings hosts an annual fundraiser for LGH Foundation.

Amica Helping Hands Foundation supports local seniors in need.

Lions Gate Hospital Foundation bridges the gap between what the government can provide and what our community needs right now.

With your support we raise funds to upgrade facilities, purchase equipment, improve patient comfort and support our medical teams.

You can help us build a new Critical Care Unit at LGH equipped with advanced medical technology that will make a life-saving difference to people on the North Shore.

The Gary Dorman Memorial Charity Golf Tournament has donated a total of $300,000 to support patient care.

G&F Financial Group provides funds for the Critical Care Unit.

Porsche Club of America Canada West Region - supports the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Learn more and join the campaign at: lghfoundation.com/critical-care Tel: 604.984.5785

Members of SPLASH Basketball raise money to help purchase critical care equipment.

BRINGING LIFE-CHANGING CARE TO THE NORTH SHORE