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West Vancouver Social Media and Wine Tasting Evening
Written By: Editor – West Vancouver
Published On: March 26, 2012
Win one of two pairs of tickets for this Thursday’s West Vancouver Chamber social night and wine tasting event. Read More →
West Vancouver Council Votes to Sell 1300 Block Ambleside to Grosvenor
Written By: Editor – West Vancouver
Published On: March 9, 2012
On March 6, 2012, West Vancouver Council voted unanimously to “sell the District-owned lands on the 1300 Block (south side) of Marine Drive to Grosvenor Capital Corporation. Council received over 200 public submissions on the proposed agreements and recognizes that this is an important piece of land for the entire community. This approval in no way confirms what might be built on the site, including... more
Riverdance Farewell Tour at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Written By: Riverdance Farewell Tour at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Published On: April 1, 2011
Weaving ancient Celtic mythology and Irish history, together with traditional Irish dance and music. Nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of ireland as Riverdance has. An innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song, RIVERDANCE draws on Irish traditions, and the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music to the present day capturing... more
West Vancouver Columba Light Festival and Olympic Ice Skating by the Sea Outdoor Rink
Written By: West Vancouver Columba Light Festival and Olympic Ice Skating by the Sea Outdoor Rink
Published On: February 11, 2011
Columba Light Festival Friday, February 11, 2011 Celebrating the winter season, peace, and unity – the Columba Light Festival will have West Vancouver sparkling February 11-12, 2011. Hosted by the District of West Vancouver and the West Vancouver Community Arts Council, the festival celebrates togetherness with two days of evening and afternoon celebrations along the waterfront and at... more
Barking Mad – A Meet Up / Tweet Up in Support of Whistler’s Slaughtered Sled Dogs
Written By: Editor – West Vancouver
Published On: February 1, 2011
UPDATED Feb 6, 2011 First ever “doggy” tweetup in history held in reaction to local story about 100 slaughtered Canadian sled dogs “Barking Mad” Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011 – Noon – 2pm PST Ambleside Park, 1300 Marine WEST VANCOUVER, BC – Canada’s wealthiest bedroom community played host on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011 to the world’s first ever massive social media “doggy” tweetup... more
Developing for the Future – West Vancouver is in for a Big Change
Written By: Editor – West Vancouver
Published On: January 27, 2011
West Vancouver is changing – everywhere. The revitalization of Ambleside, an often talked about project by those in council, looks like it now finally may see the light of day. In a $50 per head special reception held at Hollyburn Country Club, Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones revealed the plans for what will become the new AmblesideNow 2012 initiative. Along the 1300 block Marine, plans include a... more
What You Need to Know About Real Estate and Homes – Fact vs Fiction
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Published On: January 24, 2011
“What you need to know!” Are you properly informed? The perils of inaccurate information. Recently I was asked to be a guest expert analyst on a local “Business in Vancouver” radio show. Many callers who phoned in expressed frustration at the seemingly endless stream of inconsistent or conflicting information which seems to pervade our Real Estate industry. Often these discrepancies arise because... more
Park Royal Opens New Premium Shoppers Drugs Mart
Written By: Editor – West Vancouver
Published On: January 18, 2011
West Vancouver, B.C. – The wait is finally over – the brand new Shoppers Drug Mart will be opening its doors on Thursday, January 20, 2011 with the grand opening celebration on Saturday January 22, 2011. For the celebrations, Shoppers Drug Mart will be featuring amazing door crasher specials, hourly deals, and make-up consultations. This store features: · Convenient food area with exclusive... more
Win Tickets to Vancouver’s Christmas Market
Written By: Editor – West Vancouver
Published On: December 13, 2010
Leave a comment on this story by filling out the form below (scroll to the bottom) Send us an email with your full name and phone number with the title “Canyon Lights Contest” in the subject line Post the phrase below on Twitter (copy and paste into your twitter account) RT to enter to win a set of 4 tix to @VanChristmas from @CatherineBarr http://bit.ly/eEQc2A Winner will be drawn... more
Osaka Supermarket Opens in West Vancouver
Written By: Editor – West Vancouver
Published On: November 9, 2010
Canada’s Second Osaka Supermarket Opens in West Vancouver, November 17, 2010 Osaka Supermarket is proud to announce that its second location in Canada will open next Wednesday, Novemer 17, 2010 at Park Royal Shopping Centre in West Vancouver, offering an upscale multicultural food experience unlike any other and 205 new jobs on the North Shore. Designed to serve as a hub of multiculturalism... more
Ferry Ferry Quite Contrary in West Vancouver
Written By: Ferry Ferry Quite Contrary in West Vancouver
Published On: October 19, 2009
Ferry Ferry Quite Contrary in West Vancouver It was an idea that was sunk some ten years ago, but it has been reported tonight that West Vancouver council has approved a six month ferry trial service from West Vancouver to downtown Vancouver. The ferry will take passengers from the 14th Street pier near Ambleside Park to the Bute Street dock in Vancouver. CBC reports the following: Ferry owner Ihab... more
Canucks Place – Gift in Time Gala
Written By: Canucks Place – Gift in Time Gala
Published On: October 8, 2009
Experience our 2009 Gift of Time Gala on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. Our Gift of Time Gala is the signature fundraising event for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. The Hospice relies on the funds raised during this evening to continue to provide children with life threatening illnesses and their families throughout British Columbia with the highest standard of pediatric... more
Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Neil Young to play Ambleside Park
Written By: Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Neil Young to play Ambleside Park
Published On: July 15, 2009
It’s been rumoured for weeks now – but a concert in West Vancouver, at Ambleside, with Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow and Neil Young ???? Well, it just didn’t seem possible considering West Vancouver’s reputation as a sleepy old little rich bitch community. Happily, it looks like a dream come true after all – and tickets go on sale July 18th at 10am – so get out... more
West Vancouver Live Cam Network
Written By: West Vancouver Live Cam Network
Published On: June 30, 2009
West Vancouver’s First Live Web Cam Network Now Over 10 Years Old It’s hard to believe that it’s been over ten years since we installed our first web cam here in West Vancouver. Back in 1999, networkswere slow, computers were old and support services were practically non-existent. Still, it was a new and exciting era and one that we’ll never forget as we plugged them in and... more
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