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Summers are for Ice Cream

by Lisa Manfield

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Dag Mothe's Hero Home Quiet home on a quiet street in an ocean-front community.

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F EATURE CONT RIBUTORS

1 1 Catherine Barr

“Cat” is known as one of Vancouver’s most popular celebrity/events columnists and writes about society life in Vancouver and all the best charity parties in town. She is also editor/owner of WestVancouver. com and NorthVancouver. com which represent Canada’s wealthiest communities online with over 3 million hits per month.www.CatherineBarr.com.

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2 jiM Gordon has been the Co-Host/Producer of the weekly TV show, “The Travel Guys” since 2003, and the weekly Film/TV Critic with CTV Vancouver since 1998. Since 2015 he has Co-Hosted an online entertainment segment called “Our City Tonight” which can be found at www. metrolivingzine.com. He has also written for a number of print and online magazines over the years, and often guests on radio and TV to talk about travel and film.

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7 shaWn Conner

is a Vancouver-based freelance writer whose work appears regularly in the Vancouver Sun. Also: blogger at Inside Vancouver, hmv.com/ca and shawnconner.com, publisher/ editor of entertainment website thesnipenews.com. Follow him @ ThatShawnConner.

8 ana V Owner/ Founder ANAV Beauty School. ‘’My mission is to help you feel more confident and beautiful. Ever since I fell in love with the transformational power of beauty products, I’ve been obsessed with finding the perfect textures and shades to express every facet of a woman’s personality. There’s a product for every mood, every occasion and every outfit and I am devoted to helping you find them.” Trained at VFS, Ana worked as a professional makeup artist for TV shows, movies, photo shoots and more.

After working with Chanel and Dior Ana founded AnaV Beauty in 2013

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ManField

is a writer, editor and content strategist. Formerly the founding editor of BCLiving.ca, she has also been a contributing editor at Backbone Magazine and marketing manager at TheTyee. ca. She also teaches writing and editing for the web at Simon Fraser University.

10 GrahaM WilliaMs is a Vancouver-

based tech expert with a passion for great technology. As Creative Director for Blink, a Vancouverbased agency, a tech expert for CBC Graham, and an instructor at UBC, Graham specializes in demystifying technology in an easy-to-understand way. www. goblink.com

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graduated with a BA in Fine Arts & Economics University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Interior Design program at BCIT. Owner of Beyond Beige (BBID), a highly successful interior design company, Reisa leads a team inclusive of designers, a project managers and CAD technicians with a distinctly out of the box approach.

media professional with over 20 years experience and has a Master’s degree in Public Communications. Kelly worked with first-tier media publications in China before immigrating to Canada. She was responsible for launching the Sino Times Canada West edition in 2007, and went on to launch BC Home Chinese edition in 2009, and BC Living Chinese edition in 2013 as co-publisher. Kelly is now the managing editor of Boulevard Chinese magazine.

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is a freelance writer and editor specialising in luxury travel, spas, food, soft adventures, style and beauty. She’s lived in England and Hong Kong, and currently resides in her hometown of Vancouver.

As a regular contributor to publications such as AsiaSpa, Boulevard, BC Living, Real Weddings, Wine Enthusiast, Westworld, Darpan and others she’s keenly interested in and deeply experienced with all aspects of an inquisitive, engaged lifestyle. She is a member of the Travel Media Association of Canada and sits on the BC chapter board as the Social Chair. Follow her adventures on social media @ TSEworlds .

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liepins

has been covering the Fashion, Entertainment and Lifestyle scene for a number of publications including.

MetroLivingZine which is.home to “Our City Tonight”, the monthly online Entertainment Show on which she.is co-host/ co-producer. Leeta is also a Wellness Consultant/Health & Fitness Writer and participates in the local fashion industry as a runway, fitness and art model.

Follow her@LeanwithLeeta &@ OurCityTonight.

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5 BoB de Wit is the Chief Executive Officer of the GVHBA. A mentor, director and consultant to growthstage technology companies, As a frequent speaker on entrepreneurship, Bob draws upon his executive experience in corporate development corporate finance and competitive market intelligence holding degrees in marketing and economics from Simon Fraser University.

6 saBrina FurMinGer interviews

in the Vancouver film & TV industry, as well as national and international newsmakers like Amanda Tapping (Stargate SG1), Scott Thompson (The Kids in the Hall), Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek), and Rick Mercer. Writes for multiple wester publications www.sabrinafurminger.com/ westender.

13 luCy lau is a Vancouver-based design and lifestyle journalist who writes regularly for the Georgia Straight. Her work has also appeared in a number of local online and print publications, including Western Living and BCLiving.ca.

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SUMMERS ARE FOR ICE CREAM The association that starts early in life

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I can still hear the twang of the ice cream truck as it sluggishly wound its way down our street…

By Lisa Manfield

y summers are synonymous with ice cream. It’s an association that started early and is well ingrained.

Amidst long summer days playing outside, fingers sticky from homemade popsicles and lemonade, I can still hear the twang of the ice cream truck as it sluggishly wound its way down our street, tempting kids and tormenting parents. But instead of the coveted ice cream bars, my mom would pull out the box of freezer-burned neapolitan — the strawberry column intact, chocolate nearly gone and vanilla somewhere in the middle. Our palettes were indisputable.

I also have fond memories of long walks to my grandpa’s cottage. A long, dusty road led to an even dustier little house on the lake, made more palatable by the prospect of a stop at the Dairy Queen on the way. A dipped cone for me. Plain for the adults.

During a first trimester trip to Italy, with literally the best excuse ever to sample the gelato on every corner, I ate ice cream every day for three weeks. Then came the following summer on mat leave, and what better way to spend those long, hot months at home than with a cone in one hand and stroller in the other. My pre-solids child was intrigued, but not so much that I really had to share my bounty. This summer, however, will be different.

Here’s where you’ll find us, cones in hand: Earnest Ice Cream (Fraser St. and Quebec St.): It’s the shop that kicked off Vancouver’s sweet and delectable revolution in handmade ice cream. And, yes, you’ll likely encounter a lineup outside Earnest’s two Vancouver locations.

Rain or Shine (Kits and Cambie): The name reflects my own views -- ice cream is always appropriate, no matter the weather, and especially if it’s handcrafted ice cream made with natural ingredients.

Soft Peaks (Gastown): For those soft serve cravings, opt for an upgrade on your standard cone at Soft Peaks. Made with organic milk, it also comes with unique toppings like local honeycomb or Himalayan pink salt.

Rocky Point Ice Cream (Port Moody): A staple for the suburbs, this seaside fixture at Rocky Point Park serves up 37 flavours of small batch ice cream. It’s also known for its doggy cone.

As for that DQ down the street, undoubtedly we’ll go there too. It is, after all, an important part of our family history. n

This summer, I’m looking forward to introducing my now 18-month-old to some of Vancouver’s best flavours — a wonderful trend has gifted the city with a bevy of options ranging from handcrafted small-batch ice cream, to locally sourced soft serve and, of course, traditional gelato.

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the powder room

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f designing a master bath Is like building a SUV In contrast, the powder room I view a sports car — it wants to be beautiful and a showstopper. The Powder Room It is whatever the clients what to say to their guests. I always suggest that it says harmonious with the homes design but it can be exaggerated.

If the home is modern, the powder room can feature modern amenities. If the home is glamourous, the powder room can feature layers of glamourous details.

Being that we don’t have so many practical elements to consider, it sets us free to design something beautiful and impressive. We can use materials that we wouldn’t typically suggest in other bathrooms.

The success of a powder room comes from the unexpected. Being that the space is small we can often use materials that would be too expensive to use in a large quantity.

Wallpaper, wood paneling, lit stone such as onyx, gold leaf details and crystal lighting can all be impressive elements in the small space We can include cool features that might not be practical for daily use. Wall mounted faucets, vessel sinks, and vanities with no storage are often acceptable options more even if the homeowner wants practicality elsewhere

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One area that often gets overlooked in a powder room is the ceiling. I have seen beautiful walls and floors and then I look up to see a blank white ceiling with recessed lights and an ugly fan. In a space that small it is important to consider all four walls, and the floor and ceiling.

Being that you are not typically putting on makeup or shaving in the powder room we can choose decorative lighting that compliments the space and creates a mood.I love using exaggerated and interesting lighting in powder rooms. It is a piece of jewelry to compliment the outfit.

In a master bath I usually choose a very practical sink, one that is easy to clean and drains well. But in the powder room I want one that is beautiful and unique. A piece of art for the artistic mind. n

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But why not blend the digital age with a touch of the past?

Meet the Gramophone speaker for the iPhone and iPad. Designed by San Francisco based Matt Richmond, there are two models available through Restoration Hardware online. Simply place your iDevice in the handcrafted walnut and oak base, and your music is acoustically amplified through the beautiful iron and brass horn. There are no power cables, computer chips, batteries, or any need for electricity. Inserting your iPhone into the wooden base allows the sound to be amplified by up to 4 times! From Bach to Bieber, the Gramophone does not discriminate. www.goblink.com n

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Most of the fire tables available allow for a propane tank to be placed, hidden, beneath. Or they can be converted and hooked into the home’s natural gas supply. The included burners are manufactured from high quality stainless steel to withstand the rigors of heat and weather, ensuring years of trouble-free service. The materials used to construct the tables and fire-bowls are designed to stand up to whatever Mother Nature can throw at them. They are easy and safe to ignite, using either a battery operated push button system, or optional direct spark ignition system and remote.

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1150 Maple is a quiet home on a quiet street in an oceanfront community. But don’t be deceived — the grand prize in this year’s Hometown Heroes Lottery is more than meets the eye.

Step through the front door of the West Coast contemporary exterior, and you’ll find a modern, open design that puts the views first.

This was the intention of designer Dag Mothe.

“We wanted to combine modern and contemporary, to push the limits on different ideas,” said Mothe, who runs Dag Design & Co. Mothe designed the home — which is one of six grand prizes in this year’s lottery — for his own family. He wanted to build a home in White Rock, where he was born and raised.

“I started out exploring the roofs of the two houses that were for sale on this street to see which view was best,” he said. “We wanted a large, open great room, dining and kitchen area with a big entertaining deck, and connected to the private roof top deck — both decks taking full advantage of the view.”

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opens out onto a front deck and a south-facing main deck, offering views of Mount Baker and Semiahmoo Bay. Inside, bedrooms are on the main floor, with the great room, dining area and kitchen (and an office) on the second. The open-concept second-floor living area is spacious and warm, with an 11-foot high ceiling.

“This was the first time I had done an 11-foot ceiling, which is very rare for a view-focused home,” said Mothe, who has been customizing home designs since 1998.

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“I had to make certain considerations on all the different levels and heights to meet the city’s requirements and bylaws. We had to balance the total upper floor living area with respect to the main floor by adding in a 4-foottall storage mezzanine above the garage to balance the scale of the overall look of the exterior.”

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Lighting fixtures help delineate this floor’s different functions, with a chandelier in the dining area and a contemporary light fixture — not to mention a gas fireplace — in the living area.

The kitchen features marble countertops, an oversized island that can seat six, and a stainless appliance package (gas stove/ oven and a huge Electrolux side-by-side wall fridge/freezer).

A pantry and powder room are also on this floor. Tucked away from the living area, the office/ den offers access to the secondfloor deck.

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the main floor has a laundry room, garage and sitting room. The laundry room features tiled flooring, a bench and coat hooks. In the two-car garage, a glass-paned door lets in natural light.

In a sitting room, oversize windows facing a cherry tree in the backyard allow light to flow in from the east and south. The backyard is home to mature plants and trees, and big enough for a family picnic or playing fetch with the family dog.

“The size and design of the house was chosen to allow a homey feel, where it was big enough, but didn’t feel too big,” Mothe said. “My wife isn’t very fond of modern homes, so I warmed it up with the finishes — wood accents, flooring, kitchen cabinets — making it very clean, yet cozy. It is livable to many family sizes.

We designed with our tastes, desires and put great thought into it, allowing it to be desirable and flexible — something that families can be proud of.”

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basement, which an extra The The basement, which has has an extra bedroom, full bath and a separate bedroom, full bath and a separate entrance, roughed entrance, has has beenbeen roughed in in a potential Outfitted as aaspotential suite.suite.

Outfitted for for entertaining, theroom rec room portion entertaining, the rec portion of of the basement features a wet bar, a the basement features a wet bar, a six-foot-long, stone-feature fireplace, six-foot-long, stone-feature fireplace, a custom-designed display, and aand custom-designed winewine display, which is wired for cooling. which is wired for cooling.

is a for firstthe forHometown the Hometown Heroes is a first Heroes Lottery, which hasn’t previously offered an ocean-view house as a grand Lottery, which hasn’t previously offered an ocean-view house as a grand prize.prize.

Eleven streets White Rock’s Beach, the home is part a $2.5 Eleven streets awayaway fromfrom White Rock’s East East Beach, the home is part of a of $2.5 million package that includes over $120,000 in furnishings, electronics, and million package that includes over $120,000 in furnishings, electronics, and an an interior design package put together

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by Sunrae Design’s Heal.Heal. enjoyed there,” Mothe an opportunity to have “We “We reallyreally enjoyed livingliving there,” Mothe said.said.

“We “We had had an opportunity to have this home for lottery, the lottery, thought it was an honour.

I have designed this home usedused for the and and thought it was an honour.

I have designed lottery homes, but none of which my own and was flattered to have manymany lottery homes, but none of which was was my own and was flattered to have this opportunity.

I challenged myself with this design, and am glad to share this opportunity. I challenged myself with this design, and am glad to share it it others.” with with others.”

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Some people may consider this a set-back for millennials, but from my viewpoint, there are some great benefits to this lifestyle.

AFFORDABILITY: Condominiums offer different entry level pricing, based on location within the building and size of unit, creating great options for a broad range of purchasers.

LIFESTYLE: Limited space means limited chores. This newfound freedom adds to personal time and quality of living.

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CHOICE OF MUNICIPALITY: Condominiums, no longer a Vancouver-only housing choice, are being built across Metro Vancouver in Surrey, Langley and South Fraser to mention a few neighbourhoods. People now have the choice of where to live, often within their existing neighbourhoods.

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URBAN DESIGN AND LIVABILITY: Gone are the days of the concrete jungle. Urban planning and municipal requirements are focused on creating mixed use, livable cities as Vancouver densifies. Gardens, outdoor sculptures and artwork, bike and walking paths with playgrounds are just some of the community amenity contributions provided by developers.

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ANDREW SHERET Since 1892 Over 125 years and 4 generations later

By Kelly Bai Translated by Risa Liu

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ver 125 years ago, when Andrew Sheret was still a plumbing and heating apprentice, he could never have imagined that the company has grown to the size it is today.

In 1892, the 22-year-old Andrew started a business in plumbing and heating contracting, opening a store in Victoria, British Columbia. Over the next 20 years, Andrew’s business grew as he supplied high quality plumbing and heat-

ing equipment to customers in Victoria. In the bustling 1920s, he led his namesake company into the realm of wholesale distribution. Andrew poured his heart and soul into the operation of the company until his death in 1947.

Over 125 years and four generations as a family-run business, Andrew Sheret Limited continues to pursue quality,

customer satisfaction and employee benefits. It was the first company in the industry to implement a retirement pension plan. It was also the first enterprise to implement a company-funded medical plan. In 2001, the company went on to introduce an employee-share ownership program. Because of these steps, employees view the com-

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pany as their family, and dedicate their all in serving it. Many work here for an entire lifetime, and those who have worked 20, 30 or more years are in branches across the Province. This has become the firm foundation of the company’s steady development.

Andrew Sheret Limited is now headed up by its fourth generation successor, Eric Findlay, and is the leading supplier of plumbing and heating equipment in British Columbia. Carrying products from North America and around the world, the company has 25 branches throughout the province. In addition to wholesale and distribution, Andrew Sheret Limited also established Splashes Bath & Kitchen in 1987. As the company’s retail channel, there are now 22 Splashes Showrooms throughout the province.

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s a firefighter, Sebastian Sevallo knows firsthand the damage that fire can do. And as a volunteer with the BC Professional Firefighters Association Burn Fund, he knows the trauma that fire can inflict.

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asically, we want to empower burn victims, and help them get back to their normal lives as much as possible.

“To see the support burn survivors get from their friends and their family — to be there with them while they’re experiencing this transition from their normal lives to what their lives are going to be — is so deep,” said the 32-year-old firefighter, who has been volunteering with the Burn Fund since 2014.

“It’s such a powerful experience. It showed me how important the Burn Fund is, and how important it is for us to keep it together, to make it as big as we can and support as many people as we can.”

The Burn Fund is in part supported by proceeds from the Heroes Hometown Lottery. This year, the lottery features six grand prize options, including a grand prize home in White Rock.

In his role as a spokesperson for the lottery, Sevallo has visited the home twice. He brings not only the eye of someone whose job it is to save homes, but also to build them — he’s an experienced construction worker with his own renovation show scheduled to begin airing on HDTV in the fall. It’s called Worst to First.

“There’s a lot more to it than meets the eye,” he said of the White Rock home. “It’s unassuming from the front. But as soon as you enter the home, it’s magnificent.

You open the door and you can see right through to the backyard and you really get a feel for how big the home actually is. Then when you go upstairs to the main living area, it truly lets itself be known how beautiful it is.

he views from the decks are unbelievable.”

Although he’s been in construction since he was 20, his desire to become a firefighter began “as a kid, just chasing the fire trucks around,” he said.

Sevallo was born in Toronto and raised in Coquitlam, but his family is from Uruguay. When he was 12, they moved back to Uruguay.

“We lived across the street from a fire hall,” said Sevallo.

“I always found it interesting seeing the firefighters go to all these calls. Firefighting is a lot different in South America than it is here. Safety standards are a lot lower.”

After returning to Coquitlam with his family when he was 15, Sevallo attended a high school that happened to be across the street from a fire hall.

ne day, there was a nozzle laying in the middle of the road,” he said. “I grabbed it. I was so stoked. It was like a pistol.”

He was nervous, but determined.

“I took it into the fire hall in Coquitlam. I went in there and said ‘Hey guys, I think this fell off your truck.’ They all looked at their new guy and started grilling him. It seemed like a really cool team atmosphere. Then they were like, thanks for bringing it back.’”

Sevallo insisted they let him try it out.

“They took me out back, hooked up a hose to the truck and let me give it a go. That was the best thing ever.

Right then I was like, this is what I want to do.”

Three years ago, he became a firefighter.

He also began volunteering with the Burn Fund, a path that has taken him to modeling (for the 2016 Hall of Flame calendar) and appearing in commercials for the Heroes Hometown Lottery. Being in front of the camera is second nature; in his younger days, the he had pursued an acting career. He gave it up in his midtwenties.

“I realized it wasn’t for me,” he said. “I wasn’t a big fan of the industry.”

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I grabbed it. I was so stoked.

“We auditioned, and I guess they liked our banter,” he said. “They ended up offering us a show.”

Along with filming the show, he plans to continue his volunteer work with the Burn Fund.

“Basically, we want to empower burn victims, and help them get back to their normal lives as much as possible,” Sevallo said.

The nearly 40-year-old Burn Fund offers a music therapy program, a peer-support network for adult burn survivors, and a Burn Camp for survivors aged six to 18.

And he’ll keep putting out fires.

“I’ve never experienced something like this,” he said of life in a fire hall. “I’ve played sports my entire life. There’s team atmosphere, and then there’s the fire hall atmosphere. It’s an incredible feeling to be part of it. It’s a brotherhood. And a sisterhood.

We’re here for each other. We help each other in anyway we can.” ■

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Fashion ecoEco Fashion week InternatIonally renowned, 环保的时尚 envIronmentally-frIendly 文 / Kelly Bai

By Kelly Bai Translated by Risa Liu

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uring March 31st to April 2nd, the 12th Eco Fashion Week, an internationally renowned environmentally-friendly fashion event, was in Vancouver once again, held at the Fairmont Waterfront hotel and the Vancouver Museum. Different from previous years, this year’s fashion show wasn’t held on a traditional T-shaped stage.

After making their appearance, models stood on individual display stages, so that the audience was no longer seated in rows, but were able to wander in between the stages. This new method not only lengthened the amount of time that the models could display the fashion, but also

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“Environmentally-friendly designs are popular in the fashion world. Not only are they eco-friendly, they are also extremely high in quality, so that the pursuit of eco-friendly fashion is the vogue amongst the vogue.”

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allowed the audiences to come closer to appreciate their favourite creations.

A display stage was also set up in the venue, creating an opportunity for brands and designers to interact with the audiences, allowing the audiences to understand their products and the stories behind their brands.

Trend-leading eco-friendly designs and inventions is the focus of this year’s fashion show. Every designer has their own unique Eco Recipe. For example, Anian MFG, an outdoor apparel brand from Victoria BC promoted “natural craft”. Vancouver’s animal harm-free women’s apparel Bellanton uses 100 fabrics certified by the OEKO-TEX standard. Toronto’s clothing brand Peggy Sue Collection

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follows the Fibershed Movement (similar to the farm-to-table movement in the food industry, the fashion industry’s fibershed movement promotes the use of textiles created from local farm products, and the use of local artisans).

New York’s high street brand KROMAGNON is made entirely from materials beneficial to the soil. Also, New Delhi’s Sanskar by Sonam Dubal has opened a new shop on Bowen Island, with traditional South Asian artisans having participated in the production process.

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Rich variations of rose gold or bronze work wonders on darker complexions. Just be sure to look for options that pack a ton of pigment and steer clear of frosty, opalescent shades, as they can cause the skin to look gray instead of lit-from-within! Keep your focus on warm hues. Apply a deep rose cream blush after your highlighter and buff it out so it blends with the illuminating shade naturally. Top it off with a rich red lip and you’ve got yourself a head-turning look.

Medium-to-Olive Skin Tones To keep your complexion from looking too frosty, warmer skin tones pair well with highlighters that have peach or gold undertones. The hint of color is just enough to give you that sun-kissed glow! Since you’re skin tone naturally accommodates a bronzed look, try going a step further. Add a bronze or gold eye shadow and earthy metallic lipstick to make you look like a golden goddess.

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At the recently concluded Vancouver Auto Show, we ran into the new CEO of Ford Canada, Mark Buzzell.

Mark summarizes by saying, “We’ve always strived to understand customer needs, and relentlessly introduce new products that satisfy their needs.”

Mark took over this role in January of this year. Previously, he was the general manager of the western market in the United States.

For example, Ford is most well known for its pickup trucks, being the bestseller in the Canadian market for 51 consecutive years. This year, its popular F-150 released an all-new 2018 model, unveiled at the auto show. In addition to its wild exterior aesthetic, it has been paired with even more advanced technology, such as: a collision-prevention assistance system that detects pedestrians and other vehicles and applies the brakes automatically to prevent collision; a WiFi hotspot to maintain the connectivity of mobile devices; all-new 3.0 litre PowerStroke® V6 turbocharged diesel engine and enhanced V6 and V8 gasoline engine to make it even more powerful.

Joining the company in 1989 and having experienced numerous positions and regional markets, Mark is extremely familiar with Ford’s development and future plans, and allowed us to take a glimpse into why this company is so great and to see its amazing future blueprint that crosses sectors beyond the auto industry.

In 2016, Ford’s total sale in Canada was 305,000 vehicles and is Canada’s bestselling auto brand for the 8th consecutive year. How does Ford maintain this success for such a long time?

Ford has also come up with a new model for its popular SUV.

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“Ford is no longer just a car company. It uses the newest in innovative technology to change the world’s transportation method, allowing people to live more comfortably, just as its founder Henry Ford had done, over a hundred years ago.�

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The 2018 EcoSport may be compact, but it’s powerful and very sporty. It comes with a 1.0 litre, 3-cylinder or 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost® engine. The 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder model even comes with a smart all-wheel drive system. It additionally features the SYNC®3 In-car entertainment and communication system, allowing the driver to use voice commands, with the buttons on the steering wheel and touchscreen used to complete actions through the vehicle, instead of a mobile device.

“We believe that compact SUVs with diverse features will become very popular in Vancouver,” Mark says.

The 2018 Expedition will also become one of the hottest SUVs on the market. With a 3.5 litre EcoBoost® engine, an automatic start-stop system and a new 10-speed automatic transmission, this big and all new Expedition is the most powerful in history.

Additionally, it comes with over 40 driver-assistance technology systems, more than any other large SUV. The elevated active parking-assist system easily parks and drives out from parking spots. The 360-degree video technology helps drivers see the area around the car, allowing for easier stops. There is also a lane-keeping system. The auto-brakeequipped cruise control can automatically maintain car-dis66

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tances and automatically brake the car and activate it based on traffic conditions. It also comes with a blind-spot information system and the aforementioned assistance system that prevents collisions between pedestrians and vehicles. Also, wireless charging, WiFi hotspot, SYNC®3 car entertainment and communication system and many other features further increase the SUV’s convenience and comfort.

Other than making the driving experience easier and more enjoyable through constant innovation, and adding more technological features to its products, Ford is also much further down the road in terms of its innovative development for the future. On one hand, Ford has invested $4.5 billion in electric car research, with the view of producing 13 all-new electric cars in 2020.

“Our investment in this field is not simply because electrical cars are more economical and environmentally friendly in terms of energy, it is also because the electric-car technology that we are developing allows them to have even more powerful performance,” says Mark.

On the other hand, in the realm of self-driving cars, Ford tested 30 self-driving cars earlier this year. Mark says the number will increase to 90 by the end of this year.

“By 2021, we will have a level-4, self-driving car. What is a

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level-4, self-driving car? It won’t have a steering wheel, acceleration or gas pedals. It is a completely automatic, self-driving car,” announces Mark.

For this, Ford spent $1 billion to purchase Argo AI, an artificial intelligence company located in Pittsburgh, in the hopes of realizing this goal in 2021. It is reported that these completely automatic, self-driving cars will serve as a shared mode of transportation.

It is evident that Ford is playing a huge game of chess in the realm of intelligent travel. Other than developing shared modes of transportation, it is working to complete shared mobile solutions to alleviate traffic congestion in cities. A year ago, Ford bought San Francisco-headquartered Chariot.

New CEO of Ford Canada, Mark Buzzell

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This company’s mission is to help today’s urbanites by providing a reliable and affordable public transportation solution, quickly resolving problems associated with going to and from work. Based on user’s needs, the company uses algorithms to develop public transportation routes. After logging onto Chariot’s website, users can vote for the route that suits them. If over 120 individuals cast their votes and pay a monthly fee, that route will be opened.

Ford also signed a seven-year-long collaboration plan with Motivate, the biggest bike-share operator in the US, providing 7,000 new bikes to San Francisco.

Users can use these Ford Gobike shared-bikes through the FordPass platform.

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In addition, Ford hopes to realize a bus- and bike-share synchronization program, allowing users to change their mode of transportation based on different reasons, for example weather changes.

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At first glance, golf and yoga might not seem the most natural companions. But at Predator Ridge, birdies and downward dogs make for easy company.

“It’s natural in how we’ve evolved, and where we offer more to our homeowners,” said Brad Pelletier, vice president of the Okanagan Region of Wesbild Holdings, the Vancouver-based owner and developer of Predator Ridge.

“And we have the perfect environment for yoga.”

Predator Ridge began 25 years as a golf course. Today, the Vernon locale hosts a 1,200-acre resort community that is home to two renowned golf courses, several fine dining restaurants, and over 700 homes. Yoga is just one of the amenities offered.

“The community is richer in amenities than any other of its kind,” Pelletier said.

“Though we’re dominant in golf, we’re good at so many other things.”

The latest addition to Predator Ridge is The Commonage. The 90-acre site has been earmarked for approximately 200 single- and multi-family homes. Twentyseven of those acres will be dedicated to park space.

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“We want to celebrate that ranching history of the area,” Pelletier said.

To mark that history, Wesbild brought in four home designers to compete in the architectural design of The Commonage. Pelletier The Commonage is “very different but complementary” to the rest of Predator Ridge, Pelletier says.

“The Commonage” is the original name for the 24,000 acres of land on which Predator Ridge is situated.

According to the Predator Ridge website, “Since the 1800s [the

is pleased by the result.

“The architectural direction is a balance between a heritage feel of a ranch home with all the modern elements,” he said. “It’s architecture we’re very proud of. It’s an exciting new direction for us.”

Amenities for residents of The Commonage will include a fiveacre park for tennis and pickle ball, an interconnected mountainbike trail network, and a lavender meadow.

land] has been used as a winter

“Lavender thrives in this climate, and UBC Okanagan has a

grazing area for cattle, and it was an

faculty dedicated to the study of lavender,” Pelletier said. “In

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conjunction with them, we’re putting in a three-and-a-half acre

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The initial batch of homes in The Commonage will be released this spring; it consists of 32 properties, including nine single-family homes and 12 duplexes now under construction, as well 11 home sites. Homes in The Commonage will start in the high 600ks to single-family homes over $1 million. A showhome is scheduled to open in June.

Throughout the larger property, Predator Ridge has a variety of homes and buying opportunities, including fractional ownership, single-family lots, and estate lots. For visitors who fall in love with the resort and want to move in ASAP, there are duplexes and single-family homes.

Pelletier says that most of the buyers come from the Lower Mainland.

“We also do very well out of the Okanagan, and Alberta’s been a strong market.

Ontario is a very fast emerging market for us. And then Prairie Provinces. We also see some U.S. buyers.”

Wesbild has found that more and more, people are treating their Predator Ridge home as their permanent residence.

“Seventy-one per cent of our homeowner’s survey this year declared it their principal residence,” Pelletier said. “Six years ago, it was 38 per cent.”

The only things closed in the winter, he notes, are the two golf courses.

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to come for a week and enjoy great golf.” Increasingly, though, Predator Ridge is garnering attention for other features, like its mountain-biking and hiking trails. Currently, there are 25 kilometres of trails (with 10 more to come), including a recently

the Predator and the Ridge, attract a

added mountain-biking loop that accesses an additional 25

lot of people. Predator Ridge has the

kilometres of trails in nearby Ellison Provincial Park.

only Golf Digest 4.5 star course in the Okanagan. A Vancouver Sun Best of BC golf panel voted The Ridge as the best course in the province, and praised it for its breathtaking

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As noted at mountain biking site pinkbike.com, “This Ellison Connector trail is professionally built by Cam Sorensen and allows you to avoid a circuitous drive through Vernon and connecting to the cross country Ellison trails.”

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Or, you can simply skip the trails and ride over to some of the

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In addition, Predator Ridge boasts multiple pools, a state-of-the-

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To take advantage of the scenery, the developer has built yoga platforms in some of the most naturally advantageous spots. The platforms have helped the resort attract practitioners and well-known instructors from all over the world to sold-out retreats. The latest outdoor platform is planned for the lavender meadow in The Commonage.

In addition, a world-class resort and spa, Sparkling Hill, is nearby.

“The infrastructure we have up here for wellness is unparalleled,” Pelletier said.

The variety of amenities appeals to Predator Ridge’s fiftyplus, community-oriented residents. Last year, Predator Ridge even held its first rodeo, and is planning another this year.

“We have social events happening almost every day,” Pelletier said, “where our residents can gather and build relationships.” ●

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here the Grass is Greener Story Shawn Conner

If you’re a golfer, you know the name Richard Zokol.

The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame member played with the PGA Tour for over 20 years. He also had his own show on TSN with a 13-year run, called Acura World of Golf — hosted

by Richard and Lorne Rubenstein.

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GOLF IS ONE OF OUR LARGER AMENITIES, BUT WE ARE A M EN IT Y- RIC H.

These days, most of the golf he plays is at Predator Ridge.

That is, when he’s not selling real estate in the Vernon resort community.

The 1,200-acre development began as a golf course and resort before becoming a residential community as well. After buying the property in 2007, Vancouver-based developer Wesbild has been expanding the destination for both residents and visitors.

Zokol is, or was, a lifelong Vancouverite.

Born in Kitimat, he spent his childhood at 25th and Main and his youth in Kerrisdale. After attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, he returned to the city. While based in Vancouver, he turned pro and joined PGA Tour after winning the 1981 Canadian Amateur Championship in a one-hole, sudden death playoff. After marrying, he moved with his wife to False Creek, then to Steveston.

Finally, he moved to White Rock with his family until his three children moved out.

During his career, Zokol had 20 top-10 finishes in PGA Tour events, including a win in 1992 after 289 starts.

The 59-year-old started working at Predator Ridge five years ago, when he took on the role of Executive Director of Golf Development. Zokol is good friends with Brad Pelletier, who had been his long-time agent at the International Management Group out of Toronto, and is the Vice President of Okanagan Region at Wesbild Holdings.

Today, Zokol not only sells real estate in the community, he is also part of the team that plans development and expansion of Predator Ridge.

Zokol moved to the Okanagan in 2014. Like many residents of Predator Ridge, he and his wife were eager to embark on their next stage of life after the kids left home.

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Though the development was built around the links, and his former livelihood, Zokol says that golf isn’t as important to Predator Ridge as one might think, “even though we have 36 holes of golf — two 18-hole championship courses.”

(Among the many accolades

for the resort’s two courses, ScoreGolf Magazine named Predator’s Ridge course, designed by famed course designer Doug Carrick, its best new Canadian course for 2010.)

Then there are the special, private events,

many of which have nothing to do with golf — like last year’s inaugural rodeo, which was held as part of celebrations to mark Predator Ridge’s 25th anniversary.

The weekend included a barn dance in a restored barn In fact, two thirds of Predator Ridge residents don’t know at Lone Pine Ranch (a two-minute drive from Predator a driver from an iron.

Ridge), a barbeque-themed buffet dinner of brisket, “Golf is one of our ribs, fresh cornbread larger amenities, but and more from Executive we are amenity-rich,” Chef Jeremy Luypen, W E’R E R E ALLY TH E LE AD E R Zokol said, noting and Western-themed IN THE INDUSTRY IN partnerships with the activities as part of a CANADA WHEN IT COMES nearby Sparkling Hill family-themed rodeo day.

TO COMMUNITY AND Spa and Resort.

AMENITIES IN THIS SPACE. Highlights of the weekPredator Ridge also IT’S… ONE OF THE end included the Cody boasts 25 kilometres REASONS PEOPLE ARE SO Snyder Invitational Bull ATTRACTED TO MOVING TO of hiking and biking Bustin, which was an ofPREDATOR RIDGE. trails, with access to ficial Bull Riders Canada another 25 in nearInc. event and featured

by Ellison Provincial riders from across the Park. Recently, the globe. The day was capped off by a two-hour concert, on resort has been attracting the attention of yoga enthuthe Predator Ridge Practice Facility, from Tom “Life is a siasts, who want to practice their flow on one of the Highway” Cochrane with Red Rider. resort’s two specially built platforms. These have been “We’re really the leader in the industry in Canada when placed in scenic locales to take advantage of the highit comes to community and amenities in this space. It’s altitude surroundings. something that we do really well, and one of the reasons With the completion of The Commonage, the current people are so attracted to moving to Predator Ridge.” development phase, Predator Ridge will add 10 more There are currently 700-plus homes on the Ridge, with kilometres and another yoga platform.

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about 1,700 more to go before development is finished, he says.

In addition to enjoying the amenities, people are attracted by the beauty of the natural surroundings.

“Because we’re high on a ridge, and high in elevation, we have these long-view corridors,” Zokol said. “A good portion of our real estate encompasses these tremendous views.”

Another factor that attracts people is the safety of the community. “There’s almost no crime whatsoever,” he said.

“We’re attracting people who are moving out of Vancouver when they get to the age when kids are out of the house,” Zokol said. “They’re not ready for retirement but they’re at a stage in their lives where they’re looking to enjoy the next step, which might be living up here and enjoying the benefits of the Okanagan.”

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Residents include Steve Tambellini, a former Vancouver Canuck and general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, and Orland Kurtenbach, who in 1970, became the Canuck’s first NHL Captain.

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THERE’S NO CRIME WHATSOEVER.

Predator Ridge is still open to visitors who want to spend a weekend or week playing golf.

But Wesbild is dedicated to bringing in people who want to make Predator Ridge their home.

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And hey, it’s not only good enough for PGA players; it’s good enough for the NHL too. “We’ve established this lovely relationship with the biggest brand in Canada,” Zokol said. “We are considered the summer home of Hockey Canada. We have a special relationship with a lot of NHL hockey players.”

Kurtenbach is now 80.

“It was so exciting to see Orland and his wife,” Zokol said. “We didn’t even know he’d moved up here until after his purchase closed.

Whether a former NHL player or PGA pro, or a couple with empty-nest syndrome, homeowners and residents of Predator Ridge have much in common, the former golf pro says. Among them is a readiness to move to the next stage, to improve their quality of life, and make the most of their leisure — whether that means yoga, mountainbiking, or even golf. ●

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The theatrical evening was held in support of Positive Living Society of BC with all funds going towards HIV health services for those most in need of critical assistance in our community. Over 100 volunteers in the cast and crew helped the entire crowd feel the passion of every performer.

“RED is important to the artistic a n d LG B TQ + c o m m u n i t i e s o f Vancouver as it is a platform for them to express themselves on their own terms while being able to give back,” Dean Thullner, RED’s founder and show producer shared with us, “…the volunteer cast of 100 came out with their hearts and their talents to help make a difference for those who still suffer from HIV and Aids.”

Ms. Canada Universal Elegance/ Mrs. British Columbia, Tetyana Golota, was there for photo-ops alongside some of our city’s most celebrated drag queens. “As a fashion designer, I am passionate about events like this”, said Ms. Golota, “I love to support local charity organizations especially ones that represent creativity and help raise funds for those in need.”

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GREEK DAY Vancouver’s largest annual street festival features five blocks of live Greek music and performances, a Kids zone, an outdoor shopping bazaar, cooking demos, and food stalls.

MUSIC & DANCE June 10 & 11

THE TITAN Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s celebrated maestro Bramwell Tovey commands the stage in a titanic concert that features extraordinary violinist Baiba Skride, mezzo-soprano Marion Newman, a new composition by Maestro Tovey, and a heroic symphonic masterpiece by Gustav Mahler.

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TD VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Local, national, and international jazz stars perform free and ticketed performances in intimate venues, outdoor stages, and cavernous concert halls. Featuring Ziggy Marley with Buckman Coe, Branford Marsalis, Thievery Corporation, and Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox.

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A destination for inspiration and innovation, the new 5,000 sq ft store features gorgeous displays of kitchen and bathroom fixtures in a variety of contemporary, transitional and classic designs. In addition to faucets, sinks, showerheads, bathtubs, toilets, tile and other premium kitchen and bathroom products from the Kohler Co. collections, customers will be able to experience working faucets, showers and bathtubs and peruse an eclectic series of fully designed room layouts that replicate real-life settings and feature cutting-edge technology.

“We are excited to offer Canadians a 100 per cent Kohler Co. experience, and we’re very proud that Vancouver was chosen as the very first KOHLER Signature Store location in Canada,” says George Corning, Region Manager, EMCO Corporation. “With hundreds of beauti-

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The KOHLER Signature Store brings to life the Kohler Co. brand promise of design excellence and high performance by consistently delivering a delightful shopping experience.

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Hundreds of supercar owners and enthusiasts gathered as champagne and appetizers were served.

One highlight of the event would be ADESA Richmond’s live auction of 20 supercars.

Diamond Rally, now celebrating its fifth anniversary, attracts an array of supercar owners every year. With the help of the Vancouver Police Department, local roads are blocked to help launch the line of over 100 cars — McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche and more — onto Canada’s most scenic road, the Sea to Sky Highway. Stretching over several kilometres, these roaring engines create a spectacular display, making it a major Vancouver attraction.

Yet this isn’t just any supercar event; it’s a fundraising rally for charities. All supercar owners have the opportunity

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to raise funds and awareness for the charity of their choice. Drivers decal their cars with their chosen charity logo to promote its cause. With eye-catching decals affixed, these supercars from Italy, Britain, Germany and the United States turn this supercar show into a major publicity campaign, promoting and raising awareness for charity.

This year’s 2017 Hublot Diamond Rally featured over 150 supercars. Following the Friday reception at Concord Pacific, the supercars’ owners gathered in front of the Brian Jessel BMW exhibition hall on Boundary Road on Saturday morning. It represented over $40 million worth of supercars with mighty horsepower, including

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At 10 am, the cars set forth on the Sea to Sky Highway, making their first pit stop an hour later at the Chances Casino in Squamish. Their second stop would be the Pemberton airport, where car owners drag raced on the runway, experiencing speed and a rush of excitement running through their bodies. The teams then arrived at Four Seasons Hotel in Whistler at 4:30 pm, where the awards ceremony was held and Lamborghini’s former chief test driver, Valentino Balboni, flew in from Italy to make a special guest appearance. n

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