Heart and Stroke Gala Reception in West Vancouver
May 17, 2013 - It's always a golden occasion at The Heart and Stroke Foundation gala. Entitled the "Heart of Gold", this ninth annual fundraising event is always a reminder that heart disease is still a number one killer and that early detection and a healthy lifestyle are what we all need to practice to survive. A special pre-gala reception was held this month at the palatial West Vancouver waterfront home of Goldcorp's Ian Telfer. As presenting sponsor, Goldcorp has been instrumental in bringing ...more
Filed under: Charities, Galas
As published in: North Shore Outlook Newspaper
Vancouver’s Newest Governor – Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia
May 13, 2013 - West Vancouver's Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia may look like just another pretty face, but beneath this tiny frame lies a superwoman of epic strength and generosity who can now add the title of "Governor" to her list of achievements. It was a well-deserved honour for the businesswoman and mother who is not only founder of the Absolute Spa Group, but is also responsible for raising over $2.6 million for various children's charities. She has also served as a Board of Trade director ...more
Filed under: Business, Galas, People
As published in: North Shore Outlook Newspaper
Pirates of the Caribbean Gala at Braemar in North Vancouver
May 5, 2013 - Ahoy mateys! The parents and friends of Braemar Elementary School in North Vancouver channeled their inner Johnny Depp for a night of frivolity last week at the school's annual gala. Pirates of the Caribbean was the theme and the school looked like something from a movie set as everyone was dressed to the nines in fabulous costumes. The decor was amazing and parent Scott Warner even built a full size pirate ship in the auditorium which was spectacular. Auction items, ...more
Filed under: Community, Galas
As published in: North Shore Outlook Newspaper
Beauty Soiree Night in West Vancouver
April 28, 2013 - Spring is in full bloom everywhere! What better way to celebrate than with The Bay in West Vancouver / Park Royal at their spring beauty night soiree. With fragrances as sweet as the blossoming flowers and flirty cosmetic colours bursting out all over, this night was a special opportunity for guests and shoppers to work their way through the new offerings while enjoying some cocktails, music and special demonstrations. Designer names like Armani, Prada, Oscar de la Renta, Chanel and ...more
Filed under: Beauty, Shopping
As published in: North Shore Outlook Newspaper
Whistler’s Cornucopia 2011 Featuring Crush Gala, Ric’s Grill Casino Royale and Bearfoot Bistro’s Cirque du Soleil Masquerave Party
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November 15, 2011 - Whistler's annual 2011 Cornucopia Food and Wine Festival returns with the best year yet. Regular features, like the Crush Grand ...more
A Look Back At - January 23, 2009
Megan Fox Drives the Best
January 23, 2009 - Megan Fox, the ultra-babe who plays Mikaela Banes in the 2007 Steven Spielberg hit movie “Transformers”, has more than her fair share of car lovers as fans. And why not? Could it be because, in the 2007 movie, she plays a car-fixing sex kitten with a bad attitude and great legs? Well good news for those still lusting after more than the Autobots. Fox, and her hot rods, will return in “Transformers - Revenge of the Fallen” which is currently filming ...more
Filed under: Cars, Celebrities
As published in: Canadian Auto Press
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