Celebrities in town this month brought out the who’s who of the North Shore and Vancouver. First up, a visit by one of the most powerful ladies in the U.S., Hillary Clinton. The Vancouver Board of Trade / Women’s Leadership Circle event was one of the most successful events ever held by the board. A …
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Boulevard Magazine – Society Column March 2014
01 – Celebrting Canada’s Olympic achievements in Sochi 2014 was all part of the theme at the XL Leadership Summit event’s opening night reception. Famous faces included former VANOC CEO John Furlong (left), TwentyTen Group founder and managing partner Andrea Shaw and Canadian astronaut Cmdr Chris Hadfield. 02 – Live music, fireworks and a rock …
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Tim Jones Legacy Fund North Shore Rescue Fundraiser
Tim Jones was a true modern day hero. As leader and spokesperson for North Shore Rescue, he and his colleagues saved the lives of many people. Over the course of his 26 years as a volunteer, he was search leader to over a thousand missions. His sudden death on January 19th was a shock to …
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Children’s Wish Foundation Inaugural Gala at Vancouver Art Gallery
The Children’s Wish Foundations of Canada, BC and Yukon Chapter, held their inaugural gala this past week in spectacular surroundings at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Entitled simply “Wish”, the night was a wonderland of light and glamour as invited guests enjoyed pre-dinner cocktails and canapes in the gallery’s top floor terrace. After it was time …
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New White Spot Opening at Park Royal
It’s legendary – in more ways than one. West Vancouver’s White Spot Restaurant, located at the corner of Taylor Way and Marine Drive, was a place of memories for many of us who grew up here. The Pirate Paks, the burgers and shakes, and the carhop service are all part of a history that stretches …
Vancouver Police Gala
There were police cars everywhere, sirens, flashing lights, and even live gunfire. The Vancouver Police Foundation’s Night Patrol Gala was held last week at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Riot police and helicopters escorted guests to their tables just before emergency responders arrived with dogs and machine guns to put on a very realistic hostage takedown. …