Megan Fox Drives the Best
January 23, 2009Megan Fox, the ultra-babe who plays Mikaela Banes in the 2007 Steven Spielberg hit movie “Transformers”, has more than her…BC Chef’s Society Dinner
January 19, 2009It was billed as the dinner of a lifetime. North Vancouver’s own Pino Posteraro, of Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill fame…Rutledge Run for Zajac Ranch
January 12, 2009Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? If you did, and you’re finding it hard to stick…A New Year’s Toast to 2009
January 5, 2009Let’s raise a glass to old and new, and all the things we say and do. Sometimes, it passes…What’s Really Driving U.S. Presidential Candidates?
December 22, 2008As U.S. election fever grows, so does the need to know more and more about the candidates. Each boasts a…Brad Pitt and Classic Cars make the Scene
December 21, 2008Brad Pitt’s mere presence at any location is reason enough for a traffic jam and even a few car crashes.…Sex and the City – and New York Fashion Week
December 21, 2008Glitterati have flocked to the Big Apple this week as New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week runs from September 5-12, 2008.…World AIDS Day at Cioppino’s in Yaletown
December 21, 2008For the last 10 years, Lesley and Mike Rogers have hosted a World AIDS Day luncheon in support of…The 45th Annual Scottish Ball
December 19, 2008It was a Christmas delight to behold at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on December 14th as West Vancouver’s Gleneagles Scottish…Pandora’s Vox and Espiritu Vocal Christmas
December 15, 2008I’ve been a HUGE fan of the lovely ladies of West Vancouver’s Pandora’s Vox for close to 15 years now…AllWest Insurance gives its best for Christmas
December 9, 2008With the state of the economy this year, and everyone counting their pennies more closely, it could be an unexpectedly…Lumiere Daniel Boulud Bistro Opening and Shut Up and Shoot Movie Launch
December 7, 2008When you make a movie with the likes of Gary Busey, Tom Sizemore and Daniel Baldwin, it's definitely time to…James Bond, Scotches and Watches and 100.5 The Peak Radio Vancouver
December 4, 2008This week's wrap has something for the spy in all of us. On Saturday, the Vancouver Club played host to…Olympic Inniskillian Wines Already Winners
December 4, 2008It's no secret that I am a big B.C. wine fan. In fact, I try to order it as much…America’s Next Top Model Cycle 11 and the Green Machine
December 4, 2008Tyra Banks, pseudo talk show host and saviour of all that is “fierce”, is back with her band of beauties…The Dark Knight and Batman Make History in More Ways than One
December 4, 2008It’s official today! Warner Brothers’ summer smash hit “The Dark Knight” has now become only the second film in history…Jade Bell – A Heroin Hero?
December 2, 2008In 1997, a handsome 23-year old Vancouver waiter named Jade Bell injected himself with an overdose of heroin and cocaine…Vancouver Doormen’s Dinner
December 2, 2008They know where all the best restaurants are, where all the movies stars stay and can probably help you get front…Whistler’s Cornucopia Festival
December 1, 2008Celebrating it's 12th year of food and wine, Whistler's Cornucopia once again provided a weekend to remember. Featuring gala wine…North Shore News – Bright Lights Columns 2002
October 30, 2002Gemini Nominees - Oct 26 WV Foundation Gala - Oct 26 Bone China Tea - Oct 24 Rotary Wine Tasting…North Shore News – Bright Lights Columns 2001
December 30, 2001The following list represents all the Bright Lights columns written by Catherine Barr and published in the North Shore News…North Shore News – Bright Lights Columns 2000
December 30, 2000NS News Carriers Skating Party - Dec. 30 Rock and Roll Bowling - Dec. 27 NS Neighbourhood House - Dec.…Jacqui Cohen Face the World Gala 2000
June 7, 2000ANGELS dwell among us. And if you don't want to take my word for it, just ask Vancouver's most famous…