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Best of the North Shore 2004

Dec 30, 2004

By Catherine Barr

 

As this year draws to a close, it's worthwhile taking a look back at some of the more significant events that took place in our community. As they say, a picture speaks a thousand words. Happy New Year.

Catherine Barr, Vancouver's celebrity events reporter and photographer, is supported online by CLR Communications Ltd.

Vancouver's best events and celebrity functions are all archived here. Vancouver pubs, clubs, nightclubs, gala events and fundraisers are included. Thanks for viewing.

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PICT0028.jpg 		West Van's Capilano Golf Club commissioned a commemorative coffee table book about the club's history which was written by our own editor Andrew McCreadie and made its debut in November.
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PICT0035.jpg 		Last winter, Lions Gate Hospital celebrated the opening of a newly expanded, life-saving, chemotherapy clinic. Hospital foundation special gifts director Diana Charlton (centre) and her volunteers were all smiles.
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PICT0054.jpg 		  West Van Mayor Ron Wood officially opened the new community pool in January which features "Seascapes" window artist Sylvia Tait's work on the large window panels.
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PICT0061.jpg 		North Van City mayor Barb Sharp and her councillors broke ground last February with developer Mike De Cotiis on Lower Lonsdale's "The Pier" condo. Work has not yet started.
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PICT0073.jpg 		West Van's Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts opened its doors for its first feature in November with "The Prince of Africa" children's choir (seen here with Suzanne Latta). Sadly, Kay Meek herself passed away later that same weekend.
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PICT0125.jpg 		It's hard to believe that Handsworth's beloved music teacher Bob "Reb" Rebagliati actually retired this past June. His career spanned four decades, influenced thousands of students and created countless lasting friendships.
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PICT0155.jpg 		Park Royal's new Home Depot opened its doors in September with a $300 a ticket "Inspire to Dream" gala fundraiser honouring Rick Hansen, seen here with wife Amanda, and featuring singer Jann Arden.
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PICT0162.jpg 		These ladies were among hundreds who took to the streets in August to walk 60 km for breast cancer research. Kim Brooks (left), Caroline Schein and Laurie Sterritt's "Viva la Diva" team did it in style.
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PICT0180.jpg 		A bitter-sweet goodbye celebration took place in early September as a West Vancouver institution prepred to be demolished. The gang at the Park Royal Hotel will be missed after almost 50 years in business.
Band leader Dal Richards and North Van businessman Peter Ruzyski were among the guests at the Commodore Ballroom's 75th anniversary party this December.
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PICT0199.jpg 		Esso's fundraising superstar Karim Chandani and wife Shala were a major sponsor of this fall's "Step up to the Plate" fundraiser which featured hockey legend Gordie Howe.

 

     
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