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  • West Vancouver Chamber Holiday Galas

    The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce wrapped up the year with two major events that marked another season of successful business on the North Shore. First up, it was the Under 40s event at Lynn Valley’s Brown’s restaurant where guests got a chance to sip and sample from the menu while hearing from keynote speaker/owner Derek Archer. Next, it was time to celebrate the holidays with the annual Christmas dinner gala. Held at Capilano Golf and Country Club, it is an event members look forward to all year as a stunning spread and auction items were offered in support of the organization.

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    01 – Browns’ own C.J. Kerr, left, Liz Campomar and keynote speaker Derek Archer at the Under 40s event.

    02 – Glam girls! Lawyer Nicole Garton, left, and West Vancouver councillor Mary Ann Booth look over the silent auction items before the Christmas dinner begins.

    03 – Taking in the action at the Under 40s mingler are real estate pro Jesse Dean Cook, left, West Van Chamber president Jason Black and Duncan Joseph.

    04 – Chamber secretary Megan Sewell, left, joins one of the newest directors, Kristy Gill, at the Under 40s mixer event.

    05 – Outlook publisher Heather McKie and husband Michael are among the VIPs at the Christmas gala.

    06 – West Vancouver school superintendent Chris Kennedy is welcomed by chamber executive director Leagh Gabriel at the Christmas gala.

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    By Catherine Barr – Dec 3, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Dec 24, 2013

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  • Great Canadian Landscaping 10 Year Celebration for ALS

    trio.jpgIt’s a story of local boy does good – real good in fact when you consider that 10 years ago Chris O’Donohue started out with not much more than a wheelbarrow and a dream. Last week, the gang at The Great Canadian Landscaping Company broke out the bubbly and the beer in a somewhat bittersweet end-of-summer celebration that wasn’t just designed to toast the triumphs of their business longevity, but also to remember a fallen family member. In memory of his late mother-in-law, North Van realtor Shirley Clarke, owner Chris O’Donohue teamed up with the ALS Society of BC to start up an annual donation program in her name. Congrats to all involved.

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    01 – Without these “branch” managers, there simply wouldn’t be a team behind Great Canadian Landscaping – three cheers for the gang who loves to dig in and get dirty. From left: staff members Steve, Alex H, Alex M, Allie and Ben.

    02 – Leading the crew with a toast or two are Great Canadian Landscapers owner Chris O’Donohue and marketing man Jason Black.

    03 – Laura Clarke, daughter to late realtor Shirley Clarke, has already got herself a landscaper in training in nine month-old daughter Emerson.

    04 – Lisa Hercus, of the ALS Society of BC, is happy to attend and receive the donations made by both the company and by “Team Clarke” realtor rep Jordan Clarke.

    05 – We’ll buy an “Eh” please – Great Canadian’s Colin Rawlinson is in charge of spinning the “Wheel of Fortune” for some fabulous door prizes.

    06 – Bartender Chad Cousins, left, keeps the party going with long-time Great Canadian employee Landon Giesbrecht and Neighbourhood Construction’s Jeff Kindrat.

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    By Catherine Barr – August 18, 2010

    Also published in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Sep 2, 2010