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  • Michael Buble, Jann Arden, Mike Reno, Bob Rock and More at Crystal Buble Restaurant Opening

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    It was a star-studded opening last week as several North Shore show business names were spotted at a very special restaurant reveal. Crystal Buble, sister to international singing sensation Michael Buble, rolled out the red carpet for VIP friends and family at the opening of her new Displace Hashery restaurant in Kits. The timing was perfect as newlywed brother Michael was also in town celebrating his recent marriage to Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato at a posh post-wedding reception at Vancouver’s Pan Pacific Hotel this past weekend. The excitement doesn’t end there either as Buble also revealed that he is now part owner of the new Tsawwassen Springs project – a $400-million, 490 home golf resort community in Tsawwassen with fellow investors Pat Quinn and Bruce Allen.

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    01 – Blonde bombshells! Actress Luisana Lopilato, left, cuddles up to her new sister-in-law, Crystal Buble, a former actress herself who is now a mom and part owner of the Displace Hashery restaurant on 4th in Kits.

    02 – Superagent Bruce Allen is no stranger to success having launched the careers of Anne Murray, Bryan Adams and Bachman-Turner Overdrive in addition to Michael Buble.

    03 – CBC sports gal Jody Vance, left, takes a break from her Canucks Stanley Cup playoff broadcasts to chat with Juno award-winning recording artist Jann Arden.

    04 – Taking a break from pickles and ice cream, Virgin Radio 95.3 personality Drew Savage and wife Shelley-Ann Rogers don’t mind sharing a spam burger (seriously, try them, they’re great)!

    05 – Record producer Bob Rock, left, who has worked with the likes of Metallica, The Cult, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Michael Bublé and Motley Crue, chats with Turner Media Canada executive and West Vancouverite Craig Turner.

    06 – I loved him in the 80s, and I still love him now. Loverboy lead man Mike Reno, seen here with girlfriend/singer Catherine St.Germain are two of the greatest people you will ever meet.

    07 – It’s all smiles at the end of a big week. From left: record producer Bob Rock, newlyweds Luisana and Michael Buble and restaurant owner/actress Crystal Buble.

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    By Catherine Barr – May 16, 2011

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on May 26, 2011

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  • Wine on the Mountain and JDRF Rockin’ for Research

    chris_gailusTwo great Saturday night galas make headlines this week. First up, Wine on the Mountain was quite literally a “feast for the senses” as guests rode to the top of a snow covered Grouse Mountain to enjoy food and wine, live music and auctions in support of Adoptive Families Association of BC. Next, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation celebrated the 10th anniversary of their Rockin’ for Research gala with a spectacular night at the Hyatt featuring live performances by Loverboy, Chilliwack, Bill Henderson and Paul Hyde.

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    Wine on the Mountain and Rockin' for Research

    01 – Global news reporter and North Shore gal Catherine Pope is a big Adoptive Families supporter having adopted a baby girl herself a couple of years ago.

    02 – Treena Innes, Development Director of Adoptive Families Association of BC, poses with members of the North Van District Fire Department who were happy to volunteer for the night.

    03 – Food and wine were all part of the good time at Adoptive Families gala thanks to the support of suppliers like Paul Jordan of Stile Wines, left, and Grouse Mountain executive chef Dino Gazzola.

    04 – Judging their favourite wines as part of the celebrity panel at Adoptive Families gala are Global TV personalities Kristi Gordon, left, Randeen Neil and Sophie Lui.

    05 – Helping with the live auction at Adoptive Families gala is Global TV anchor Chris Gailus who attends the event wife Jane Carrigan.

    06 – Mike Reno, seen here with girlfriend Cathy St. Germain, takes to the stage with his band mates from Loverboy to kick off the dancing part of the night at JDRF’s Rockin’ for Research gala.

    07 – Former Vancouver mayor turned Senator Larry Campbell is an adoptive parent and plays the role of MC this night for Adoptive Families gala.

    08 – Looking fabulous in a hot backless sequins dress, North Van’s Amanda Tanner accompanies CTV weaterman and hubby Marke Driesschen as he performs his MC duties at the JDRF Rockin’ for Research 10th Annual Gala.

    By Catherine Barr – November 8, 2009

    Publishing in print in the North Shore Outlook newspaper on Nov 12, 2009

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  • Juno Week in Vancouver 2009

     

    The Juno Awards, Canada’s music equivalent to the Grammy’s, came to town last week and the lead up to the red carpet awards night was nothing short of spectacular. Hotel hospitality suites were filled with rock stars and celebs and just about every club in town got in the act with live bands and more. Music moguls Bruce Allen and Sam Feldman held one of the more exclusive events in town with Juno nominees getting a surprise performance from the Barenaked Ladies and VIP invites including Bryan Adams, Loverboy and Michael Buble – to name a few.

     

     

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    Juno Week Parties 2009

     

     

     

     

    01 – Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson chats with CTV News anchor Coleen Christie at the Juno opening night reception at the Commodore Ballroom. 

     

    02 – Wearing armoured vests, music super-agents Sam Feldman and Bruce Allen got lots of laughs as they dished out the flak at their Wild West party Friday night.

     

    03 – Bob Rock, left, producer of bands like Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Metallica and Motley Crue, gives congrats to Loverboy guitarist Paul Dean on their Juno Hall of Fame award.

     

    04 – Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Red Robinson, left, shares the spotlight with Attorney General Wally Oppal at the Feldman/Allen party.

     

    05 – Corner Gas star and comedian Brent Butt, left, celebrates with Loverboy lead singer, and West Van resident, Mike Reno.

     

    06 – Dave Genn, formerly of the Matthew Good Band and currently of the band 54/40, cuddles with wife Tamara Taggart, who is also CTV’s pretty weather forecaster.

     

     

     


    March 30, 2009 (published April 2, 2009)

     

     

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