Kenny Chesney coming to West Vancouver Ambleside Live
The rumours are true. Country legend and cowboy cutie Kenny Chesney will headline this year’s Ambleside Live concert series on June 25th in West Vancouver. Also on the boot-stomping bill are special guests Jake Owen and Chase Rice. This year marks the first official time the Ambleside Live concert series has gone country. Names like Sarah […]
West Vancouver Election 2014 – West Van District Council and Mayor
West Vancouver voters will get a chance to vote for a new government council on November 15, 2014. Incumbent Mayor Mike Smith has been re-elected my acclamation. Stay tuned to this page for voter information and voting locations. Residents of West Vancouver will cast votes for no less than six (6) candidates. The top six […]
Inspired by our community to accelerate National Health and Fitness Bill
John Weston, M.P. (West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country) Sept. 29, 2014 Yesterday was a crowning moment for the effort to promote health and fitness in Canada. MP’s of all parties joined together to commit themselves and their parties to appoint the first Saturday in June as National Health and Fitness […]
Keeping an Eye on Cataracts
Cataracts affect millions of people nationwide and as the population continues to age, the numbers keep increasing. The good news is, cataracts are often manageable and treatable. Here are some facts you should know to help you recognize cataracts and prevent permanent vision loss. A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye, […]
Len Goerke is New West Vancouver Police Chief
Len Goerke, the current Deputy Chief Constable of the Abbotsford Police Department, will soon become West Vancouver’s new police chief. Scheduled to take charge on August 5, 2014, the announcement comes months after the District announced the retirement of current police chief Peter Lepine back in February. Recent news articles have alleged that there has been […]
Become Mortgage Free Faster
I really want to be mortgage free sooner. Short of winning the lottery, are there things I can do to pay my mortgage down faster? Regardless of how long you’ve had your mortgage or how large or small the current balance is, there are a variety of ways to make prepayments work for you to […]
Image Optical – Park Royal Summer Eye Safety Contest
It’s that time of year again, the sun is shining and the temperatures are getting warmer. As you step outside, make sure to slap on the SPF sunscreen, wear a wide-brimmed hat and, of course, wear sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the harmful UV rays. To kick things off, Image Optometry at […]
RenovateMe!… A Very Creative Project
With our latest renovation, the challenge was to transform an outdated, well-loved, but tired, two bedroom, two bath, 1350 square foot condo from a bland blank canvas (a designer’s dream, by the way) into a duos’ forever home. Complete with spa-like bathroom retreats to soak away the day’s cares, the ultimate girl’s best friend – […]
Dealing with Your Tween’s and Teen’s Eyesight
It can be devastating for a tween or teen to be told he or she needs to wear glasses, especially if it is sudden. Many tweens and teenagers are concerned about how glasses will affect their appearance, whether they will be made fun of (which unfortunately is a legitimate concern – kids can be mean!), […]
2014 Lexus ES300H Road Test
It was rumoured last year at this time, regular unleaded gas would reach $1.50 a litre by summer. Well, a year later, that is now a reality. Yikes. It is funny that people will accept, or at least tolerate, fuel prices until a benchmark rate such as $1.49.9/l starts showing up everyday around town. In my case, that town […]
