Park Royal Village Dental Center

Don Chung – DC Group, BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.

Ferry Ferry Quite Contrary in West Vancouver

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 Shaker, who set up the 70-passenger Coastal Link ferry route between Bowen Island and the Bute Street Dock in downtown Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, proposed to have the vessel stop at the Ambleside Pier during its daily run.

The idea already had the support of Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, who said it makes sense from the perspective of heritage, transportation and sustainability.”

“I think the fact you can get to the Convention Centre, on a ferry, for $5 from West Vancouver is a big step in the right direction,” said Goldsmith-Jones.

Service is expected to be up and running by November and will run through the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in February.

The Bowen Island ferry currently makes one round trip per day Monday to Friday, departing Bowen Island at 7 a.m. PT and Vancouver at 5 p.m. on the 35-minute run.

This is not the first time however that this idea has floated past council.

Back in 1999, with massive Lions Gate refurbishments and long commuter delays looming, then councillor Russ Fraser proposed the idea of a commuter ferry only to be met with extreme opposition by staff in an outing that he called “bureaucracy run amok”.

Lengthy studies into everything from parking to insurance costs to the fairness of the RFP  (Request for Proposals) process for private vendors was brought up in a multi-page report that was returned to council some four months after the idea was first introduced. Back then, the costs to provide this service were estimated at $608,000 in 1999 dollars. The conclusion – too costly and too risky – the idea was scuttled (see articles included below).

Still, if council has concluded that this is now an idea whose time has come, questions remain as to the source of funds and/or profits to be realized. According to the staff report, Coastal Link will not be charged a licensing fee and all associated costs (lights, signage) will be absorbed by the District of West Vancouver.

What now remains to be seen is whether or not the District of West Vancouver, and its taxpayers, stand to win or lose from what, on the surface, appears to be a yet undisclosed 3P (public, private partnership) arrangement.

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January 20, 1999 – North Shore News – By Catherine Barr – reporter

A West Vancouver passenger ferry service is in the works to help locals deal with the inevitable problem of crossing the Lions Gate Bridge during reconstruction.

West Vancouver council is making preparations for a limited service passenger ferry to run from both Ambleside and Dundarave piers during the morning and evening rush hours.

Service will start two months prior to commencement of any Lions Gate Bridge upgrades or construction.

Right now, the plans are in the very early stages and much is not known. Schedules, fares, and associated costs are still being worked out. In fact, Council has not even chosen the vessels but said it is willing to entertain proposals and is anxious to work out the details.

They guarantee that no matter what, the ferry service will be completely safe and will comply with all coast guard rules and regulations.

“We all know that traffic congestion problems on the Lions Gate Bridge during the reconstruction will be a nightmare,” said Coun. Russ Fraser. “And what limited work we can do, we should do.”

“We will look at a chance to put in a ferry service from Ambleside and Dundarave piers,” he said. “And (we) will also ask for the seabus hours to be extended and things like that to make sure people get back and forth across the Burrard Inlet at a reasonable time of day.”

Overall, Fraser said he was dissatisfied with the plans to revitalize the bridge and said he wishes for other, more sensible solutions.

“What we really need is a half decent bridge,” he said. “The three-lane one is just stupid, but we’re not getting one just yet.”

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May 27, 1999 – North Shore News – By Catherine Barr – reporter

The idea of a West Vancouver ferry service has sunk.

The commuter ferry idea was introduced in January by Coun. Russ Fraser. He proposed starting the service to help bring people across the water during the Lions Gate Bridge upgrades. He called the proposal a “serendipity idea.”

But a April 22 report from staff indicates that the risks are too great and the cost too expensive.

Staff identified a number of reasons for not going ahead with the project including transportation connections, lack of shelters, pier and docking problems and insurance claim liabilities.

The costs, as they added up, came to a whopping $608,000.

Some councillors said it was too bad that the idea had to be abandoned.

Fraser said it was supposed to be “mainly a vehicle of delight and reunion” and was more so an attempt to return to the “good old days” when a ferry service used to operate from West Vancouver.

Coun. Liz Byrd agreed. “This is bureaucracy gone mad,” she said about the report. “I’d like to go back to the good old days.”

Byrd said she was really disappointed and felt burdened by the “layers and layers of people telling us why we can’t do (things).”

Meanwhile, outgoing West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce president John Clark confirmed that the Lions Gate bridge closings had been reduced from the original 150 nights to around 40 closure nights. Bridge upgrades are expected to start in January.

BC Adoptive Families Wine on the Mountain 2009 Gala

A Unique Wine and Food Tasting Fundraising Party at Grouse Mountain: Wine on the Mountain, Arouse Your Senses

On behalf of The Adoptive Families Association of BC, I would like to invite you to become an important champion of adoption and become a corporate sponsor for our upcoming Wine on the Mountain fundraising party on Saturday Night November 7th at Grouse Mountain. Your contribution will help raise necessary funds so we can continue our valuable work in adoption and help join children with families throughout the province.

$150 per ticket  (approximately $50 of ticket is tax receiptable) (psst…get your tickets here!)

Situated at the top of spectacular Grouse Mountain, 350 guests ride up to the Peak of Vancouver and enter the heart of the Alpine Lodge. Here, surrounded by breath taking views, our acclaimed “Wine on the Mountain” wine and food pairing fundraising party, benefiting the Adoptive Families Association of BC, begins. Our fabulous wine affair is not just for the most experience of palettes; whether you’re a connoisseur or not, you can tantalize your senses tasting wine from around the world.

Our theme this year “Arouse your Senses” will have you indulging smell, sight, touch, taste and sounds with the exquisite food/wine pairings throughout the evening with Vancouver’s top restaurants and award winning Grouse Mountain Chefs.  Your wine adventure will be on sensory overload from blind tastings, taste challenges, curious jelly belly tastings to aphrodisiac pairings and sexy wines.

Back by popular demand is our coveted Chocolate Cellar.  This decadent cellar is waiting for your tasting exploration including ports, ice wines and more.  Highlights include live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, fantastic auctions, Cornucopia Wine Whistler Trip Raffle, the prestigious Custom Cellar live auction package “wall of wine”, with local celebrity VIP Wine Tasting Judges. Grouse Mountain’s wine experts will be on hand all evening as you seek out your perfect wine and food pairing.  As a special treat, all tickets include a chance to win a private tasting with Grouse Mountain’s Sommelier where you will learn to taste like a professional while exploring a range of wine styles.

Wine on the Mountain  Arouse your Senses

Hosted by:  Nat & Drew – Virgin Radio

Saturday Evening November 7th
Cocktail Dressy    7 pm start

Wine and Food Table Partners 2009:

Beverage Concepts
Chilean Wine House
Cupcakes (Park Royal Village)
Daniel Le Chocolat Belge
Dessert Hills
Forbidden Fruit Winery
Gone Crackers
Le Gavroche Restaurant
Liberty Merchant Company
New World Wines
Nonsdrinks
Pacific Breeze Winery
Patagonia Wines
Peacock and Martin Fine Wines Spirits & Beer
Phillipe Dandurand
Puddifoot Gifts and Tableware
Quaff Wines
Red Dog
Road 13
Seasons in the Park
Stile Enterprises Ltd
Taste to Savour Catering
Terra Breads
Tin Horn Creek Vineyards
Vncouver Magazine Wine Awards Table
Vendemmia Group
Vincor Canada
Whole Foods Market
WineQuest Wines & Spirit Brokers Inc.

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Canucks Place – Gift in Time Gala

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 palliative care.

Join us and help embrace life at our 2009 Gift of Time Gala.

This special black-tie gala fundraiser will feature three-course meal, an exclusive private concert, and auctions full of fabulous experiences and products. Event Agenda: 6:00 p.m. Cocktails 7:00 p.m. Gourmet Meal 9:00 p.m. “Embracing Life” Live Auction 9:30 p.m. Entertainment & Dancing

Canuck Place opened its doors in 1995 as the first free standing children’s hospice in North America. Today it is recognized globally as a leader in pediatric palliative care sharing knowledge, expertise and research regionally, nationally and internationally to assist in the further development of best practices in this field.

Canuck Place offers a comprehensive continuum of care to over 350 children and teens with life-threatening illnesses and their families throughout British Columbia.

The program is unique in that it offers world-class health care within a home-like environment. For more information, please visit our website www.canuckplace.org.

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver

Evening Dress & Black Tie

Tables of 8 – $2,800 (includes GST)

Single Tickets Available Purchase tickets today by contacting Canuck Place at 604-646-1340 or email Robyn Zylstra at rzylstra@canuckplace.org

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is celebrating the fourth annual Gift of Time Gala to raise awareness and funds for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from across the province.

Attended by BC philanthropists, sporting and entertainment celebrities, this event has become one of the highlights of the fall season and a key forum for Canuck Place to publicly acknowledge all of the community partners who support this worthy cause.

If you are interested in donating to either our Live or Silent Auction please contact Canuck Place at 604-646-1340. Once we have completed the donation process, we will arrange for pick up and delivery of your item.

Thank you to the members of our volunteer committee, whose dedication brings our gala to life. Sandy Elliott-Ergas – Chair Arezoo Aliperti Natasha Boffo Karen Bowering Deb Breen Joanne Collins Greg Crowe Carly Foster Lindsay Geheran Pam Mcdonald Denise Ouang Joanne Perreault Katie Schaeffers Charmaine Silva-Fader Stephani Samaridis Nancy Tardioli

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Park View Place Luxury Residences

1891 Marine Drive, West Vancouver

Parkview Place … West Vancouver’s 10 newest residences by respected builder, Linda Burger. Like all of Linda’s residences, Parkview Place homes have been designed with the utmost attention to detail and will boast superior craftsmanship throughout. Very private, these garden residences border Memorial Park and range in size from 788 to 1,396 square feet.

Centrally located between the quaint West Vancouver villages of Ambleside and Dundarave, Parkview Place promises a lifestyle of unparalleled luxury and convenience. Extensive walkways provide level access to each of the residences. Nearby, walk to the West Vancouver Seawall, local shops, restaurants and services (see neighbourhood).

Established in 1994, Linda Burger and Associates has established itself as the premier builder of luxury family homes in West Vancouver.

The Company enjoys an outstanding reputation for quality and client satisfaction achieved through meticulous attention to detail, combined with a unique flair for interior and exterior design.

Linda Burger and Associates is proud to bring its tradition of high standards to Parkview Place where residents will enjoy all of the benefits of a Linda Burger home in a smaller enviroment.

Residences at Parkview Place are protected by comprehensive warranties registered with National Home Warranty. Coverage includes 2 years on materials and labour, 5 years on the building envelope and 10 years on structural defects.

Announcement

We are delighted to announce our association with Lynda and Ray Proc as exclusive listing agents for ParkView Place.

As long time residents of West Vancouver and seasoned real estate professionals, Lynda and Ray bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our marketing team.

Lynda and Ray Proc 604.644.4623

OVERVIEW

• Stunning West Coast design by Karl Gustavson Architect
• Floor space designed to maximize views and natural light
• Reinforced concrete construction
• Opening bronzed aluminum windows
• Beautifully landscaped gardens
• Secure underground parking

INTERIORS

• Open living areas with floor to ceiling windows to maximize views and light
• Custom hardwood flooring throughout living/dining/kitchen & hallways
• Wool blended carpeting in bedrooms of all 2 and 3 bedroom units
• Gas fireplace with custom surround in living room
• Solid core interior doors
• Screen-weave Solar Blinds for privacy
• Decorative architectural detailing throughout, including crown mouldings and baseboards
• Front-loading stacked washer and dryer by Bosch

GOURMET KITCHENS

• Custom built wood cabinetry
• Engineered Stone countertops
• Tiled backsplash
• Under mounted, extra deep, double stainless steel sinks with Grohe fauceet & pullout spray
• In sink waste disposal
• Under cabinet lighting
• Recessed halogen pot-lights in kitchen ceiling
• Appliances
  • 30” Sub Zero panelled refrigerator with freezer drawer with ice dispenser
  • 30” Woolf stainless steel 5 burner gas cooktop and Woolf wall oven
  • 30” stainless steel Woolf hood fan
  • Bosch panelled fully integrated dishwasher
  • Under counter 24 –bottle wine fridge
  • Panasonic stainless steel built-in microwave

ENSUITE BATHROOMS

• Imported natural stone tile flooring
• One-piece dual flush toilet by Kohler
• Custom built wood cabinetry
• Engineered stone countertops
• Under-mounted rectangular china basin by Kohler
• Mirror over vanity
• In-floor radiant heat
• Designer selected wall sconces and recessed lighting
• Walk in frameless glass shower enclosure with polished chrome shower heads by Köhler
• Recessed down light over shower
• Ceramic wall tile with imported glass accents from Italy
• Soaker bathtub with natural stone tile surround and polished chrome faucets by Köhler
• Polished chrome vanity faucets by Köhler

SECURITY & TECHNOLOGY

• Installed security system
• Enterphone at parkade for pre-screening visitors
• Secure, brightly lit, underground parking accessed by remote entry device
• Personally encoded entry device permits access to building lobby and underground parking
• Pre-wired for high speed internet access/data transmission
• Monitored fire sprinklers and smoke alarms in all units and common areas
• Storage rooms in underground parking
• Inspected throughout construction by certified building envelope specialists and other professionals
• Industry leading 2/5/10 year warranty coverage from National Home Warranty
  • 2 years on materials and workmanship
  • 5 years on building envelope protection
  • 10 years on structural protection

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