Welcoming everyone to survivor island Cap Mall style were Myrna McLennan (left) and admin assistant Carole Franzen.

Who's that hiding behind that tikki mask? Why it's Chris Christiaens who works in the maintenance department.

Capilano Mall general manager Rick Warren was very happy to announce that the renovations are over. "We're looking forward to a new direction and a new look, both inside and out," he said.

Adele La Brie (left), Chris Bozyk and Lynda White, from Chris Bozyk Architects, all hand a hand in the design.

Enjoying some appetizers were the girls from North Shore Community Resources, namely Lila Cresswell (left) Li Boesen and Kelly Meier.

Helping the world learn more each day is all part of the job at North Shore Continue Education as Carol Bystedt (left), Hedley Kitchen, Tangee Gunderson, Joan Berry and Jean Merryfield will tell you.

Get your fruits and veggies from Irene Tse (left) and Bonnie Ping at Country Farm Market.

Representing Shoe Warehouse and Sterling Shoes respectively were jeanette Bill (left), Amanda and Angela Grosser.

Mastora Walizada and her husband Khalil are looking forward to moving their shop, named after Mastora, into the new section.

All knitters and crafters should get to know Angela Partridge (left) and Edie Spears of Lewiscraft.

Panda Shoes' Ragne Johnston (left), Bata's Nadine Wadley and Ed's Linens' Linda Jonas shared a table and sipped fancy drinks together.

Passing out salad wraps, coconut shrimp and sushi, Carlotta Smith, from the Lazy Gourmet, was a popular draw.