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CONTENTS
KARIM’S
NOTE
CHARITIES
Steve Nash
>8
STYLE WATCH
Breitling Flying B
>41
V CONFIDENTIAL
Eats and Treats
>9
TRIBUTE
Herb Doman
>44
ON THE VINE
Taste of Tuscany
>12
ECO-DEVELOPMENT
Wakefield Beach
>46
AUTOMOBILE
Diesel Bluetec
>14
ENVIRONMENT
Zip Car
>58
ART
Pamela Masik
>17
ON THE V LIST
Lifestyle Choices
>66
Dear Readers,
The theme of our Fall issue is Time Is Precious.
We had originally planned to write about The
Slow Movement, which has been popularized in
the international best-selling book “In Praise Of
Slow” written by a Canadian, Carl Honoré. The
book examines our 21st century proclivity to hurry
and speaks to a global trend toward putting on
the brakes – to personally de-accelerate, to savor
the moment. We plan to examine the subject of
“slowing down to the speed of life” in a future
issue.
Instead, in this issue we are paying tribute to
Herb Doman, a giant in the forest industry, a pillar
of his community, and also a proud Canadian.
His passing in July was a great loss. Although he
became one of the greatest entrepreneurs this
province has ever seen, he was a modest and
humble man whose business sense never overtook
his human spirit. He often reminded people to,
“never forget where you come from,” and he lived
by those words. We can all be inspired by Herb
Doman – as I was.
In this Issue we are featuring the story the
Baker Twins from Stellat’en First Nation reserve in
Northern BC. It is the first in a series of articles
dedicated to the province’s First Peoples and their
distinctive art and culture.
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Warmest Regards,
Karim Virani
Pamela Masik
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Baker Twins
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Dr. Jack Taunton
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CHARITIES
Steve Nash
MVP
No one can undermine the power and skill of Steve Nash’s game. Twotime NBA MVP award-winner, All-Star team member, former captain of the
Canadian Men’s National Basketball Team and community leader, Steve
Nash is a star on the basketball hardwood and off.
Nash wasn’t born Canadian – Johannesburg, South Africa, was his city
of birth but his family relocated to Victoria, British Columbia, to avoid
raising their children in the South African apartheid system. He received
his education and played out his athletic high school years at both Mount
Douglas Secondary and St. Michael’s University, where he excelled at
more than basketball. Nash was dribbling the soccer ball and shooting
hockey pucks in addition to dunking Spaldings on the wooden court.
Opportunities south of the border for Canadian high school basketball
players were few and far between, as U.S. NCAA coaches usually only
scouted within the country. But Santa Clara University head coach Dick
Davey saw something in Nash’s highlight reels that no one else did. He
saw a basketball star. He offered Nash a scholarship, and the young point
guard led the university to the NCAA Men’s Division I championship and
played for the Canadian National Team at the World University Games.
From there, the whole world knows the Steve Nash story. He first played
for the Phoenix Suns, then for the Dallas Mavericks, and then accepted a
contract back in Phoenix. There, he remains as one of the team’s and the
League’s most valuable players. Instead of parlaying his fame into the dark
side of sports celebrity, Nash channels his spare time on giving back to
those around him through his Steve Nash Foundation.
There is a greater plan for the Steve Nash
Foundation to expand to other areas in
the world.
Photo: Raj Taneja
The foundation was established in 2001 and granted official charity status in
2004. Run by his high-school friend Jenny Miller (who serves as Executive
Director) and his younger sister Joann Nash (who serves as Canadian
Program Director), it focuses on giving underserved children opportunities
for a better life through health, personal growth, education and the fun
moments that many people take for granted. Through grants to non-profit
organizations and public services such as Adoptive Families Association
of BC, The Strathcona Community Centre and the Global Youth Fund,
the Foundation, which shares its resources mainly in Phoenix, Arizona and
British Columbia, is able to bring hope to children facing extremely difficult
life circumstances.
There is a greater plan for the Steve Nash Foundation to expand to other
areas in the world, a plan that is already in motion with an application
to register as a charity in Canada, the installation of a neonatal intensive
care ward in Paraguay, funded in great part by Steve’s own endorsement
contracts and a Support Hope campaign. Other successful initiatives
launched by the organization include a free access centre for children in
Toronto, as well as a foundation mandate that encourages eco-friendly
practices and policies within the organization and among its affiliates. Not
one to ignore the adults, Nash recently opened a fully equipped fitness
facility in Vancouver’s downtown core, following his environmentally
conscious vision by having the contractors utilize as many green building
materials as possible during its construction.
The Steve Nash Foundation Charity Classic at GM Place held on July 21,
2007, proved to be another victorious fundraising endeavor. The positive
benefits of this highly successful annual event have just begun.
And Steve Nash will remain an MVP, both on and off the court.<<<
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V CONFIDENTIAL
V CONFIDENTIAL
Vancouver has seen a surge
of new restaurants over
the last couple of months.
Five hot spots opened by
reputable restaurateurs such
as the Glowbal Group are
covered under the V list’s
“eats” section. Also, in this
edition of V Confidential the
V List features some of the
latest Fashion “treats” of the
season.
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V CONFIDENTIAL
The Shore Club
This may not be the Miami version, but it sure is the new place to nosh.
If you’re a foodie who loves steak, seafood and cocktails, then The Shore
Club is a must-stop on Vancouver’s already burgeoning restaurant scene. The
kitchen is open, the ceilings are sky-high, the ascending staircase is a sight
to see and, true to its beachy name, the décor palette is in gorgeous shades
of sea blue and green.
The Shore Club | www.theshoreclub.ca |688 Dunsmuir | 604.899.4400<<<
The Metro
Chef Brian Fowke and Tim Keller, from Rare have gone tandem with their
dining establishments, opening the Metro to rave reviews on Burrard Street.
You never have to worry about having too little or too much fish or meat with
your entrée-at this place you can order it by the ounce. The interior is designed
by David Nicolay and Rob Edmonds of Evoke International Design. Sweeping
around the oyster bar and kitchen is an expansive bar, so make sure to order
the fresh gin and cucumber cocktail.
The Metro | www.metrodining.ca | 200 Burrard Street | 604.662.3463<<<
Browns SocialHouse
Browns SocialHouse – the perfect purveyor of West Coast fusion food –
launched locations in Yaletown, Kitsilano, West Vancouver and North Vancouver
to the delight of this city’s hip population of urbanites and suburbanites. This
upscale sports bar plays hockey games (during the season) and UFC matches
regularly, serving their signature Spa Bowls and yummy burgers. Try the
Almost Famous Blackened Fish Sandwich. It’s great for rumbling stomachs
during commercial breaks.
Browns SocialHouse | www.brownsrestaurantbar.com |The Village at Park
Royal | 604.922.9306<<<
Goldfish Pacific Kitchen
Owner Bud Kanke knows his seafood. After debuting The Cannery, The Fish
House in Stanley Park and Joe Fortes, he makes another huge splash (pun
intended) with his Yaletown locale, Goldfish Pacific Kitchen. Juli Hodgson
overhauled the old Circolo space with bamboo tables, changing lights, a 30foot Canadian marble blue bar, mother-of-pearl chandeliers and a 40-foot Sonja
Schneider mural. The pan seared arctic char smothered in kaffir lime coconut
sauce from Executive Chef William Tse’s kitchen is worth fighting for.
Goldfish Pacific Kitchen | www.goldfishkitchen.com | 1118 Mainland |
604.689.8318<<<
The Italian Kitchen
Emad Yacoub’s Glowbal Restaurant Group has done it again. First glowbal
grill & satay bar, AFTERglow Lounge, COAST Restaurant then followed by
Sanafir Restaurant and Lounge and now The Italian Kitchen. Executive Chef
Ryan Gauthier oversees the menu of this modern Italian cuisine restaurant, while
GM Robert Byford ensures salivating palates are pleased with the likes of handcrafted pizzas, dry-aged steaks, inventive antipasto platters paired with credible
wines. Box Interior Designs mapped out and executed the décor blueprints,
paring down traditional trattoria influences and leaving behind a more dramatic
setting for diners to experience rustic Italian fare.
The Italian Kitchen | Alberni Street | www.theglowbalgroup.com<<<
V CONFIDENTIAL
Ray-Ban Wayfarers
What do Marilyn Monroe, Bob Dylan, Audrey Hepburn, Madonna and Tom
Cruise all have in common? Ray-Ban wayfarers. This iconic style of sunglasses
is rumoured to be the most widely sold in the history of shades – and it’s
making a major comeback this year. Masculine tips on the frame top make
Wayfarers the Cadillac of all sunglasses.
Ray-Ban | www.ray-ban.com | 1015 Robson Street | 604.689.2554 <<<
Barker Black Shoes
Remember when all the gents were oh-so dapper in three-piece suits, pocket
watches and top hats? That was the era of Arthur Barker, who founded the
Barker Black line of shoes back in 1880. Made of the finest Italian and French
calf, this collection is crafted, carefully detailed and finished by the hands of
skilled cobblers. Don’t let the skull and crossbones logo fool you too much
– this line of men’s footwear is subversively, and traditionally, sophisticated.
Available at Holt Renfrew | www.barkerblack.com | 633 Granville Street |
604.681.3121<<<
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Money Clip
No true gentleman likes the unsightly bulge of a wallet protruding from his
back pocket. Tiffany & Co. is known for being the crème de la crème bijoux
boutique for engagement rings – as well as kiss-and-make-up jewellery from
downtrodden lads to their disgruntled ladies – but now it is also known for
being accessory saviours for men. Case in point: the sterling silver Atlas
money clip with its etched-out Roman numerals. Perfect for looking dapper
and eradicating any unattractive wallet bulge.
Tiffany & Co. | www.tiffany.ca | 723 Burrard Street | 604.630.1300<<<
Versace Venus Mirror Tote
Metallics are in – and Versace knows it. This Venus Mirror tote from the famed
house of fashion is constructed of metallic grained leather with embossed,
geometric-patterned, vinyl-coated leather trim and is emblazoned with a golden
logo nameplate. The oversized gold “V” and Medusa accoutrements dangling
from the gold chain shoulder strap surely make it charmed.
Available at Leone | www.leone.ca | 757 West Hastings Street – Unit R112 |
604.683.1133<<<
HZL By Henzel
Say the words “pop art” and immediately visions of Andy Warhol’s famous
colourful silk-screens come to mind. But whoever said pop art needed to be on
a wall? Swedish designer Calle Henzel makes hip, urban luxury art rugs from
fine wool, replete with pop art-y graphics and interesting cuts. The graphics
also come in limited edition canvas works, in case you don’t prefer your art on
the floor. Best of all, shipping is free from Sweden to Canada.
HZL By Henzel | www.byhenzel.com | Sweden<<<
on the
vine
ON THE VINE
ON THE VINE
Taste of Tuscany
L
et’s take a journey into two regions of Tuscany; Bolgheri and Montalcino where they are producing award winning wines. Tuscany’s famously fertile
soil and splendid weather might encourage many people to believe this occurs naturally. Due to warm summers and mild winters wine producers
typically get to pick earlier in Tuscany and therefore they have less risk of rain diluting the quality of vintage.
wine: Le Serre Nuove 2004, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia
region: Bolgheri
Bolgheri is an untamed region on Tuscany’s western coast in Central Italy.
Just an hour’s jaunt south of Pisa, Bolgheri is one of the country’s most beautiful nature reserves. Abundant of marshes, meadows, and
mountains, Bolgheri is rich with wildlife. It is also one of the Italy’s most promising wine producing regions.
In the heart of Bolgheri, Ludovico Antinori created Tenuta dell’Ornellaia in the 1980’s. Although Antinori came from a family of famous
winemakers, he felt the need to seek “outside of the box” in order to succeed. The opportunity to study with Russian André Tchelistcheff
the 20th century’s greatest wine maker prompted a series of trips to California. Though Antinori had the ideas, it was the encouragement he
required from Tchelistcheff.
taste:
Made from the most recently planted of the estate wine, it offers a compact yet forceful bouquet loaded with vegetable undertones of great
subtleness. At first the taste is earnest and taciturn; however give it time to adjust to the glass before attempting to capture its character
completely. Concentrated and assured on the palate, the green flavours predominate as the Cabernet vines are relatively young. The mildly
bitter content is distinct but very well integrated.
> It is best paired with roasted red meats, poultry and game.
> Make sure to open an hour before serving
wine: Brunello di Montalcino 1998, Poggio Antico
region: Montalcino
Located 70 miles southwest of Florence, Montalcino has one of the warmest climates in Tuscany. As early as the 10th century, this region’s
history is stamped with struggles against the Florentines with the Spanish Empire as well as wine making. In this peaceful present day, some
Brunello traditions are still preserved. At Poggio Antico’s winery keeping the wine in oak barrels for at least three years is one tradition still
followed.
In 1984, a Milanese couple Giancarlo and Nuccia Gloder purchased a wine cellar built on one of the highest-altitude estates in Tuscany.
Poggio Antico the winery was born. Since 1987, their daughter Paola Gloder began managing the estate. Her husband, Alberto Montefiori
joined the family business in 1998. The estate’s high altitude ensures cool nights. This leaves an unmistakable footprint on the wines made
here, creating a full bouquet that’s hard to find elsewhere in Montalcino.
taste:
It has a very long finish and ages gracefully under proper conditions due to the bouquet being well-developed and persistent therefore
increases the intensity with further bottle aging. Clean signs of berries and licorice show through this deep red wine. It boasts a full round
flavour which is very concentrated and shows signs of great vitality. On the contrary it also has a great elegance coming from the particularly
sweet tannins.
> Best paired with grilled meats, roasted red meats, ripe powerful cheese
> Breath bottle for at least an hour or two prior to serving.<<<
BLUETEC
Lower the Emissions
BLUETEC
F
irst came the Prius and then came the hydrogen engine. Following
closely behind was the Tesla and now the Diesel BLUETEC.
Diesel has a slightly negative stigma attached to it. Drivers often overlook
diesel because it causes a rather noisy rattle when run through an engine.
However, those who give diesel a shot quickly realize the product is smooth,
economical, powerful and more environmentally friendly than most fuels. In
fact many companies are branding the term “diesel” to equate “sporty” in
international car-speak.
DaimlerChrysler (Soon to be known as “Daimler Ag”) was the company
that first introduced this new, eco-friendly car technology, which has now
been put into use by big luxury vehicle brands Mercedes-Benz, Audi,
Volkswagen and (for a short time) BMW, the company has now decided to
branch out with its own technology). Designed to eliminate emissions, the
technology is comprised of dual nitrogen oxide-reducing systems – the first
is called AdBlue (urea-based) and the second is called DeNox (made of
oxidizing catalytic converter and particulate filter). Both are used in diesel
engines, and have garnered numerous honorable mentions in both the auto
world and in any media concerning the green revolution.
Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to diesel. The brand put out its first dieselrun vehicle before World War II and has been refining the technology ever
since. BLUETEC technology is more clean-burning as long as low-sulphur
fuel is used, not to mention more power, operating range and torque.
The E320 BLUETEC Sedan was the 2007 winner of the World Green
Car Award, proving that being green doesn’t have to mean skimping on
aesthetics. Mercedes BLUETECs also come in the R, ML and GL class
diesels. Though the engineering varies from model to model, one thing is
certain – BLUETEC controls emission levels and makes our air that much
healthier.
“The Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC
has been named “2007 World Green
Car” by the International World Car Organization. How did it earn this honour?
Simply put, it is the cleanest diesel vehicle in the world.”
Mercedes Benz, North Shore
Audi plans to put out its diesel car series in 2008. By complying with strict
U.S. emissions standards, the Audi will be available across the United
States. The emissions control technology of an Audi is known as TDI, the
first round of which was produced in the late 1980s. Helping the Audi
diesel cause were highly publicized race victories of the R10 Turbodiesel
sports car in both the 25 Hours of Le Man and American Le Man Series
championship. This, the company hopes, will translate into skyrocketing
popularity and increased global sales of diesel-fueled Audi engines,
especially the recently unveiled 2009 Q7 3.0 TDI series.
As the world’s population becomes more concerned with the future of our
planet, technology that cuts greenhouse gases is getting more attention.
Even when run by the formerly stigmatized diesel fuel, BLUETEC technology
is showing us that luxury cars like Mercedes-Benz and Audi can be just as
earth-saving as the Prius, yet with all the fancy bells and whistles.<<<
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ART
Artist In Transition
P
amela Masik. The name of this
Canadian artist may sound familiar to
those who have seen her breathtaking live
performances with a canvas, paint and her
body in motion, creating large-scale pieces
of spontaneous art. Those who saw “The
Forgotten” art project last year may also
recognize her name. Masik, an artist of many
media, is on the rise and in transition.
Her three-room studio, tucked away on
Homer Street, has sky-high ceilings and
has been marked by a sign bearing her last
name in her trademark signature for the
past two years. It holds many things near
and dear to Masik’s heart: her brushes,
her paint and her artwork, some of which
hold sentimental value and will never be
sold or given away. Sculptures dot the floor
along the wall, while paintings hang on
them, waiting for visitors to interpret their
brushstrokes. Originally the studio was
housed in Gastown but it reached a point
where Masik knew it was time to move. “In
all honesty, it can be harsh there,” says the
artist. “See these earlier paintings? This
one here, this one here? Those faces just
started coming to me after being in the
neighbourhood, after living there.” It was all
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too much, the darkness and despair hidden in corners of Gastown, for
both Masik and collectors who loved her work so she packed up for the
confines of Yaletown.
will break away from her current form of expression, which is painting in
performance, and instead create a dialog with the audience about the truth
and aesthetics of modern beauty.
It is hard to define Masik and impossible to put her in a box. She is a
painter, a sculptor, a performer, a writer, a singer, a producer, a designer
and a mother. Perhaps that is why she is so stunning, both in appearance
and in talent. One look at her and you know instinctively she has seen
things, felt things and experienced things that have deeply impacted her
life and her work. “I guess the most difficult thing for me is having the
faith,” the artist explains. “Sometimes it’s pretty scary when you don’t really
know. The only thing you can do is trust in your heart that whatever you
think that you need to be doing, however it looks like, to simply do it. So
for me discovering my passion is great, but what’s my dream? Where can
I go with my passion?” Pamela Masik, who sold everything she owned
of value when she realized painting and art was her calling, has come far
from where she started. “I can’t even tell you how crazy it’s been growing,”
Masik says about her career and business. “Now I’m really starting to see
everything coming to fruition, it’s pretty exciting.”
With a heavy three or four months ahead, shows booked till 2009 and a
roster of galleries to supply with her artwork, Masik tries to limit herself
to one performance per month. These range from creating paintings at
exclusive dinner parties and fundraisers. She does not proactively market
these 45-minute performances, but the number of requests for them has
grown astronomically through word of mouth, sending Masik to exotic
locales. One performance in Shanghai for a national celebrity had her on
a boat going down a river. “It might look like I just go up there and paint
frantically and that’s it,” explains Masik, “but the beginning process, there’s
usually a composition in mind, there’s a palette, sort of pre-determined
in a way.” If a client has a favourite piece of music, Masik studies it over
and over for months and eventually sees colors and composition. This
process was actually inspired by a trip to the symphony when she was
younger, seeing color as the music played and running home to paint in her
studio. Years later, Masik and the UBC Music Department are planning to
collaborate together in Fall 2008, a sweet ode to her passion for blending
art and music.
Masik is in the midst of a transition from being a local artist to an
international artist. Most recently, after months of being courted by the
prestigious Buschlen Mowatt Gallery, Masik decided it was time to think
of a much bigger picture. “One of the most important career decisions
in my life was going with Buschlen Mowatt Gallery,” she explains. The
gallery will be representing Masik exclusive to Canada and the Western
United States. She has also positioned herself with people in Florida and
New York (where she opened another studio last year and recently closed
it to spend more time in Vancouver) who can help with managing her
burgeoning workload. This fall is going to be especially hectic for Masik,
when she officially begins with Buschlen
Mowatt and spearheads a performance
in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in September.
By summer’s end, she’ll have performed in
Florida and Vancouver. “The performance
that I’m kind of gearing up for at this point,
for the next year at least, up to two years, is
called ‘Beneath The Veil’,” says Masik. “It’s
the exploration of the mirage of marriage.”
Painting in a wedding dress, she will reenact the whole ceremony, complete with
aisles full of flowers and a projection of “ideal
couples” on a screen, which she will paint
over. Her first event is set for November, an
independent exhibition entitled “Poster Child’,
with the gallery supporting Masik’s prolific
nature of underground and performance
work outside of the traditional gallery setting.
“It’s very underground,” says Masik. “It’s not
a commercial show. It’s exploring the values
in childhood.” In February 2008, she will
debut her “Truth And Beauty” performance
at the Vancouver Art Gallery, where Masik
Interestingly enough, though Masik began painting at a young age, she
never really thought she would pursue it as a full-time career. “Most people
in our society think, okay, what are we going to do to make money, not what
do I love,” Masik says. “I failed miserably at trying to pursue something I
didn’t love.”
With the way things are going for her now, the international art world is
soon going to fall head over heels with Pamela Masik.<<<
V IBES
by Fred Lee
Mi-Jung Lee looked
stunning in a silver
gown at CHANEL.
Vancouverites have come of age and never looked better. It was all
glamour and glitz this summer as fashion fête dominated the social
calendar. “Vanhattan’s” best-dressed crowded into some of the city’s
biggest openings and fundraisers.
At the Vancouver Art Gallery it was a meeting of high art and high
fashion. Kathleen Bartels, the VAG’s Chief Director, kicked off the
lavish Monet to Dalí Ball. Roaming through floral designer Hitomi
Gilliam’s outdoor interpretation of Monet’s beloved Giverny garden,
more than 500 fabulously dressed gala-goers sipped on fine bubbles
while enjoying the exclusive preview of the most comprehensive
showing of European paintings and sculptures – some 80 pieces –
from such masters as Cezanne, Gauguin, Picasso, Renoir, van Gogh,
Monet and Dali, on loan from the Cleveland Museum of Art. Following
the garden reception, guests sashayed across the street to the Hotel
Vancouver to enjoy a sumptuous dinner by Executive Chef Robert
LeCrom followed by the highlight of the evening - the North American
Premiere of CHANEL’s Ready-To-Wear Fall Collection. The stunning
CHANEL runway show took place in the hotel’s ballroom, designed to
replicate the setting of the Fall/Winter line’s début at the Grand Palais
in Paris. Chaired by Sherry Killam and Jamie Pitblado and sponsored
by Delta Land Development President Bruce Langereis to promote his
Private Residences at the Hotel Georgia, the black tie affair raised more
than $300,000 in support of the gallery’s operations, exhibitions and
programming.
Desperate Housewives Marcia Cross partied with media gals Gloria Macarenko,
Coleen Christie, Dawn Chubai and Tamara Taggart at Holt’s opening.
Director Glenn
McPherson
welcomed
Hollywood’s Jackie
Collins and David
Niven to the Face
the World Party.
Holt Renfrew CEO and President Cary Lerner and General Manager
Gary Balaski rolled out the magenta-coloured carpet for the fortunate
few lucky enough to receive an invitation to the season’s most anticipated
retail opening. Following its $50-million facelift, power shoppers revelled
in the 135,000 square feet of fabulousness – home to the world’s most
expensive and exclusive labels. Dressed in designer outfits from Armani
to Dolce and Gabanna to Gucci, label-conscious fashionistas and the
well-heeled were treated to the party of the year. No expense was
spared for the lavish opening. Adding a touch of Hollywood, singer Patti
Labelle performed while Desperate Housewives’ Marcia Cross made
an appearance, joining in on the star-studded retail celebrations.
Jacqui Cohen’s annual waterfront gala raised $1 million for the less
fortunate. Buoyed by steel magnate Ron McNeil and restaurateur David
Aisenstat’s top contributions of $100,000 and $65,000 respectively,
the Army & Navy department store owner and local philanthropist was
singing in the rain as her Face the World black tie gala raised a record
million dollars for local charities. The wet weather did not dampen the
spirit or enthusiasm of the 250 fashionably attired attendees who paid
$1,250 a ticket to rub elbows with Cohen and her friends. Flying in
from L.A., celebrated author Jackie Collins, actress Michelle Phillips
and Hollywood Producer David Niven Jr. joined Cohen at her Point
Grey home for the Night Under the African Sky fundraiser and Umberto
Menghi-designed dinner.
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by Fred Lee
Cohen’s cause also got a boost from Cartier’s North American CEO
and President Frederic de Narp. Narp made the donation to Cohen’s
Face the World Foundation at the grand re-opening of Ani and Daniel
Feurmann’s Cartier store on Howe Street. The native Breton and father
of six flew in from the Big Apple to join the Feurmanns in welcoming
bejewelled guests to the Parisian jeweller’s expanded space, triple
the size of its former self and anchored by a stunning, shop-stopping
chandelier. The city’s well-to-do and top socialites including Christie
King, Janelle Washington and Monika Deol attended the designer’s
invitation-only big, bling bash.
In a pair of scarlet red Salvatore Ferragamo heels, Urban Rush’s Fiona
Forbes hosted the most sole-ful shindig in the city – the inaugural
Champagne and Shoes extravaganza at the Glowbal Group’s Sanafir
Restaurant and Lounge. Benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation, several
hundred packed into David Nicolay’s beautifully designed Moroccan
room for the fine bubbles courtesy of Moet and Chandon and fashion
showcase of $100,000 worth of sexy shoes courtesy of B2 shoes.
Before turning their attention to the room’s signature marble-bar-turnedrunway, Absolute Spa helped everyone keep in step with complimentary
foot massages and pedicures for the piggies.
Bejewelled and bedazzled Cartier models Samira Dudzinski, Ubah Hassan
and Ashiko Westguard pose with CEO and President Frederic de Narp.
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Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash hosted the second annual Steve
Nash Foundation charity basketball game at GM Place. Prior to the
classic, Nash attended the Carats Diamonds at Sunset soiree at
Kyle and Janelle Washington’s West Vancouver home in support of
his foundation. Under heavy security, 120 guests paid $5,000 each
to have the exclusive opportunity to party at the Washington Marine
Group Chairman’s mansion and play poker with the master dribbler and
his Phoenix Suns teammates. Sponsored by Colin Ferguson’s Carats
Diamonds, guests arrived bejewelled for the star-studded, red carpet
affair that saw David Foster, Divine Brown and Colin James perform.
Diamonds glistened with a hundred pieces on display at the posh affair.
Guests mixed, mingled and played for a $15,000 diamond bracelet
engraved with Nash’s signature awarded to the poker champ. Biggest
winners were the kids, as proceeds from the events on and off the court
went to support children locally and internationally.<<<
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and Divine Brown
at Steve Nashs
Sunset Soiree.
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FASHION By Virginia Leeming
fall
2007
T
he V List Personal Shopper offers discerning
readers an insight into the upcoming fall/winter
season. Here’s the skinny on the best of the best
available in Vancouver. New silhouettes, a fresh colour
palette and accessories including jewelry and footwear
are guaranteed to give your image a luxurious and
contemporary look.
FASHION
Vetrina Moda
Rachel Kapsalis operates Vetrina Moda, one of Vancouver’s most soughtafter emporiums of fashion, tucked away above Quorum, her partner’s
menswear and tailoring shop at 525 West Georgia. This little gem of a
store stocks prêt-á-porter from top European designers. Kapsalis scours
the EU markets twice a year to hand pick her collections with her fashionconscious clientele in mind.
“This fall there is a feeling of luxury, glimpses of which can be found in
fashions whether casual or elegant,” she notes.
And giving fashion its luxury are the metallics, which show up everywhere.
Fabrics shimmer in gold or silver, tweeds are shot with metallic threads,
leather glimmers gold or silver, a veritable queen’s ransom. Adding to the
shiny trend is the smart look of patent leather used on its own or as trim.
Enough bling to attract any self-respecting magpie.
Kapsalis has a sharp eye for both beautiful classics and leading trends.
“There are also luxe touches of fur trim, and beautiful sweaters for fall,”
she adds. Skirt lengths are to the knee, particularly for pencil styles and
both skinny and wide-leg trousers are key to the season.
Her colour palette for fall/winter includes black, bordeaux, aubergine, grey,
and of course, pewter, gold and silver. Added to her roster of noted design
Silver sequinned dress by Balizza
collections including Gianfranco Ferre, Ken Scott, Angelo Mozzillo and
Jenny Packham is Balizza, new for her this season and designed by Italy’s
Stefano Guerriero. And for the full-figured woman, Kapsalis is excited to
show La Donne by Marielle Burani in sizes 8 to 26.
Chanel
Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld, a giant of a designer in the world of fashion,
has served up a fresh, posh collection with strong tailoring, bold-patterned
tweeds, strong textures, and of course his personal signature, a touch of
whimsy. “It is all about being long, endless legs, high waists, and colour
with patterns,” says Lagerfeld about his fall/winter ready-to-wear.
High-waisted, belted coat jackets with bracelet-length sleeves worn over
gloves, below-the-knee skirts, long tunics over stovepipe pants and tight
leggings create the new proportions.
In addition to the ubiquitous combination of white and black at Chanel, he
has injected high voltage colour including corals, purples, turquoise and
yellow, shot with gold and silver.
Accessories such as bib necklaces and plexi bracelets sporting multi
colours, footwear featuring tweed “gaitor” boots, and high-heeled tango
pumps created in crocodile-look leather are flawless finishing touches.
Chanel ready-to-wear fall/winter 2007, designed and photographed by Karl Lagerfeld.
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FASHION
By Virginia Leeming
Michael Kors
Michael Kors has been heralded as the successor to
leading US designers including Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren
and Bill Blass. At 48 years old he has accomplished an
outstanding track record for himself in the fashion industry.
In 1981 he established his eponymous company at age
22 and hasn’t looked back. Known for his chic, luxurious
American sportswear, his fashions have been worn by
notable film stars and celebrities as well as discerning
women.
The Oakridge boutique will carry his Michael Michael Kors,
and Kors Michael Kors collections of ready-to-wear and his
accessory lines, which comprise purses, belts, footwear,
eyewear, fragrance and beauty products.
This fall, the Michael Michael Kors line takes a punk chic
attitude with colours black, white, grey and red. The patent
trench and hound’s tooth jacket are top trends. Evening
luxury is interpreted in glittering Lurex threads and silk
sateen.
Hermès
Each year Hermès, a venerable Paris-based luxury goods company,
celebrates a different form of culture. For 2007, its 170th year in
business, Hermès gives a fashionable nod to the form of dance.
Among its offering for fall/winter this year new objects of desire beckon
temptingly from the store’s displays in its Burrard Street location.
Its famed scarves, inspired by jockey silks, are collector’s items around
the globe. Lovingly crafted in heavy silk with hand-rolled edges, these
scarves are treasured by their owners. The company has reissued its
very first pattern from 1937, Jeux des omnibus et dames blanches,
delightful in black and white with red accents, 70x70 cm.
Leather goods are among Hermès best known items for their incredible
quality of workmanship and for their timeless designs. A pair of
boots, with leather ribbons to tie around the ankle, is made in stretch
goatskin. Ah, perfection! Continuing its reverence for leather, Hermès
has designed a chunky necklace of blonde horn and matt alligator flat
links with saddle-stitching. And finally our choice from the company’s
must haves is a ring in rose gold paved with naturally brown diamonds,
a truly magnificent design.<<<
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TRAVEL
LAS
VEGAS
Sin City Never Sleeps
N
ew York is the City That Never Sleeps. Paris is the City Of Lights. Las Vegas, also
known as Sin City, is both.
Las Vegas, equivalent to the Hamptons for Southern Californians, is a place where
anything can happen and you’re encouraged not to talk about it once you return home. It
is the first-choice destination for many wild bachelor and bachelorette parties, as well as
the site for numerous quickie, shotgun weddings. Buffets are cheap, Midwest American
tourists are plenty and free drinks flow at the poker tables. Amongst the neon lights,
cigarette smoke and oxygen-pumped casinos, there is the flashy, money-driven side of
Las Vegas, where big-time rollers gamble at high stakes tables in the Bellagio. Meanwhile,
their coiffed trophy wives swipe credit cards at the Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Louis Vuitton,
Brioni and Oscar de la Renta boutiques at Wynn Las Vegas.
The award-winning Wynn Las Vegas is named after its founder and developer Steve
Wynn. If you go to the hotel website, you’ll hear his voice talking to you. This year, it
TRAVEL
became the first casino resort to ever win both the Mobil Five Star and the
AAA Five Diamond awards, putting it steps above other major luxury hotels
peppering the Las Vegas Strip. Built at a cost of nearly $3 billion, the Wynn
stands 60 stories above the Strip, making it the tallest buildings in Las
Vegas, save for the Stratosphere Hotel. It boasts nearly 3,000 rooms and
villas, and was the first hotel to have a Ferrari-Maserati dealership, install
both HDTV and Voice Over IP, use RFID tags inside casino chips to spot
counterfeiting and produce the room key and frequent player card as one.
Each resort room is just shy of 650 stylish square feet, replete with the
best amenities a hotel could provide. A seating area allows guests to kick
up their feet after strolling the Strip and casinos, while Wynn Dream Beds
with 310-count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets provide the perfect spot for
laying an over-stimulated head down to rest. Automatic drapery and light
controls give you the power to control how much room brightness you
want. The bathroom contains both a bathtub and glass shower with Desert
Bamboo toiletries. The living room holds a high-definition, flat screen LCD
television and in-room spa services are available with just a quick phone
call to the front desk. The Tower Suites provide all the above and more,
plus separate concierge, private terrace with pool, golf course views and
in-Tower restaurant.
Steve Wynn is known for his love of art. Originally his beloved collection
was cordoned off into a gallery which charged an entrance fee, but lowvolume ticket sales forced its closing. Now the artwork (including a
Picasso) adorns walls all over the hotel for visitors and guests alike to
take in. One of the hotel’s main attractions is the Lake of Dreams, a threeacre lake and giant waterfall blocked off from the Strip by a big mountain.
Every hour starting in the afternoon a show of the same name plays for
guests, alternating with an animated color sequence. If you happen to
slip into top-notch Tryst for late-night dancing and drinks, you can see the
Lake of Dreams from inside the club and from outside on the balcony. On
a lucky night, you may spot previous Tryst revelers Ludacris, Usher, L’il
John, Christina Aguilera, Cuba Gooding Jr., Dave Navarro and Hayden
Christensen.
World-class fare can be found at the Wynn Hotel’s numerous restaurants,
including Alex (named after and headed by famed French cuisine chef
Alessandro Stratto), Corsa Cucina, Okada, Red 8 and the Southeast
Asian establishment, Wing Lei. After dinner and before a few hours of Las
Vegas nightlife, the Wynn offers a selection of shows, the most popular
being “Le Rêve” (The Dream), a moniker which also, incidentally, was the
original name for the hotel. Le Rêve Theater re-opened in April 2007, after
an intense 30-day renovation process that included repainting, recovering
walls, installing custom-made seating and flooring and building a special
Champagne Circle section. The show itself, created in tandem by Steve
Wynn and the famed Franco Dragone, is a fantastical display of waterrelated aerial acrobatics, sensual choreography and breathtaking physical
movement, all of which is performed in aqua theater in-the-round.
Though Wynn may be a major Las Vegas attraction, there is so much more
to the City of Sin than the flash, the fast and the cash. Oddly enough, it
can also be a relaxation destination, especially if you head outside of the
Strip to the Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino in Henderson,
Nevada. The Spa charges a $30 daily fee, which is then cancelled once
a treatment is purchased by the guest. They provide you with a plush spa
towel, spa sandals and a full roster of traditional and special treatments
exclusive to Green Valley. The Hot Cinnamon Facial deep-cleanses and
exfoliates, followed by an herbal double-layer mask. Another spa favourite
is the Green Valley Green Tea Wrap, which incorporates a body scrub of
grape seeds from Napa Valley, followed by a wrap of green tea, seaweed
and ginger root, and aromatherapy lotion filled with essential oils. Once
you are relaxed and ready to go, hit the gaming tables and hope your
day of relaxation translates into winnings. Then celebrate your winnings
at the ultra-sensual Whiskey Bar, headed by nightlife impresario (and
Cindy Crawford’s other half) Rande Gerber, who also has other Whiskey
Bar establishments in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Boston, New
Orleans and Mexico City. The eight-acre back area boasts a stunning pool
surrounded by cabanas and littered with beautiful people at prime see-andbe-seen times.
The Strip, the casino hotels, the food, the shopping, the shows, the
lights and the people, Las Vegas has always served as an ultimate desert
getaway, for celebrities and normal folk alike, because of the city’s ability to
surround visitors in opulence, beauty, money and debauchery. In Sin City,
such vices are allowed.<<<
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The Urban Tea Merchant
Tapestry Florist
Reflecting lifestyles of exotic cultures, experienced through the rituals of tea
imagine traveling to India, Japan, Morocco, or even Kenya savoring a cup of tea
and experiencing the culture around you. THE URBAN TEA MERCHANT
lets you experience this within each of its locations, offering you fine tea and
tea ware from around the world as well as a unique selection of exotic lifestyle
accessories. Featuring an extensive collection of Mariage Frères tea.<<<
Tapestry Florist is located in the heart of West Vancouver on Marine Drive. The
store is a marriage of tradition and European style, offering a great assortment
of accent pieces and gifts for all those special occasions. The owners, Margaret
and Janine, are a mother daughter team who provide exquisite flowers and
outstanding personal service.<<<
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California Closets
Victoria’s Health
We understand that your home is a place of individual beauty, reflecting your
lifestyle and personality. We offer a wide variety of configurations, surface
finishes, colors, and thoughtful accent details that will integrate perfectly into
your existing interiors. From simple and functional to elaborate and luxurious;
from contemporary to timeless, California Closets will create a system that
reflects who you are and how you live. Call today for a complimentary in-home
design consultation.<<<
We are proudly Canadian and specialize in Vitamins & Health Food - the best
brands at the best prices. VICTORIA’S HEALTH has the biggest selection of
products on the North Shore - Lonsdale and Ambleside. We have parking or
easy online shopping from our website. Our staff is knowledgeable and helpful. North Shore Reader’s Choice Awards finalist every year as Best Health
Food Store. Come in and Discover the difference.<<<
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1637 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver | 1695 Marine Drive | West
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By Marcie Good
LUXURY MARKET
Designer Penthouse
T
he distinctive penthouse at 1717 Duchess Ave., known as The
Regent, carries many of the hallmarks of contemporary European
design. The clean straight lines of its architecture, cabinetry and light
fixtures, and the exquisite hand-made carpentry give this two-level suite
unique sophistication.
And yet, nothing detracts from the 360-degree mountain, ocean and skyline
views that feel as much a part of this Ambleside home as the imported
granite counters and Italian custom-designed closet doors.
That was the goal, says Erez Avramov, whose company Solengo gutted,
redesigned and rebuilt this penthouse. While he has gained a reputation
for high-quality developments in Europe and the United States, this was
Mr. Avramov’s first project in Canada. He wanted the home to reflect the
West Coast character.
“We decided to do a test pilot of the type of construction that we know
how to do,” he said, explaining that a team of architects from Europe was
brought in for the project. “We wanted to introduce the more contemporary
modern design of Europe but still have some connections with the West
Coast lifestyle. The
combination of the two
worked very nicely.”
That meant that special
consideration
was
given to the relationship
between interior and
exterior.
Outdoor
terraces
seamlessly
blend
with
indoor
space, and floor-toceiling windows infuse
the interior with natural
light. Details, such as the
unobtrusive automatic
window
coverings,
show attention to every
possible convenience
and luxury.
It was indeed a winning
formula: the home
was sold by VIRANI
Real Estate Advisors
in one day. By the
time Solengo finished
the residence, it was
unrecognizable from its
original condition.
The low-rise building was constructed in the early 1980s by developer Bill
Lougheed, who chose the site for its unbeatable views. Each condominium
occupies an entire floor to take full advantage of the surroundings, with the
penthouse on the upper two storeys.
The ultimate suite, however, had not been updated in more than 20 years.
Besides its unfortunate green and pink colour scheme, the layout was not
functional. “When we bought the penthouse,” recalls Mr. Avramov, “the
only description for it was ‘horrifying.’”
The company gutted the unit and upgraded the plumbing and electrical
systems. The 3100-sq.-ft. three-bedroom home now features custommade European cabinetry and unique Hansgrohe bath and kitchen fixtures
designed by Phillip Stark. All appliances are top-of-the-line, by Miele and
Sub-Zero. The dark and elegant hardwood floors are imported walnut,
and Italian limestone tiles grace the bathrooms and open spaces. Custommade Bocci chandeliers were designed by a renowned Canadian artist.
The terraces stretch over 1,500 sq. ft., giving the new residents ample
opportunity to enjoy West Vancouver’s famous natural beauty. <<<
THE VERTEX
1109 Hillside Road, West Vancouver, B.C., Canada
The straightforward modern elegance of this custom-built home sets the stage for the stunning beauty of its location. Set on over a 1/2
acre lot high in the British Properties, it presents 360-degree views of incredible mountain scenery, ocean and downtown Vancouver, to be
enjoyed from nearly every room in the home. At 8,000 sq. ft., its expansive size and large property give it a sense of privacy and retreat.
All cabinetry, fixtures, and appliances reflect the highest standards: Snaidero kitchen cabinets, Miele and Kitchen Aid stainless steel
appliances, commercial-grade full sliding patio doors, radiant heating, and the latest Kohler fixtures in the bathroom. A home theatre
features a 100-inch screen and built-in speakers. The saline outdoor pool is a glorious haven, surrounded by mountain, city and ocean
views.
Price on application
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DESIGNER TIPS
design coaching
new trends
T
he design professional on any home
decorating television program seems
like a perfect genie. She walks into your
home, wrinkles her nose, waves her wand,
and tells you exactly what needs to be done.
Better yet, she actually has a stand-by
construction team outside waiting to build
you a table and move it right in.
The popularity of home design shows
probably reflects that common fantasy:
we all want our homes to look better, but
we need professional help. Are the 1970s
kitchen cabinets salvageable, with a coat of
paint? What can be done with that heirloom
braided rug, if anything? Is that dangly
chandelier really so bad?
DESIGNER TIPS
Armchair quarterbacking the process we see on television is entertaining,
but not very practical. Ideas which look fantastic on the small screen might
not look so great in our own homes. Shades of paint, for example, don’t
translate from pixels to your own wall. And how would you ever find that
flea-market headboard that, given a facelift by that handy carpenter, gives
the whole bedroom a French Provincial look? Many people have found that
decorating mistakes can be costly, not to mention hideous.
Enter the interior design coach. For the same reason that people hire a
business coach, a tennis coach, or a life coach, they are turning to this
specialist. Their services are personalized: what works for your neighbour
doesn’t have to work for you. Like the magical host on the home design
show, they visit your house and help you reconfigure your favourite
spaces.
she says, “to save the day for them. Our mandate is to involve, inform and
inspire our clients in order to help them to reach their decorating goals.
The refinement of their rooms is our way of helping them to develop a living
space that clearly and accurately reflects their individuality, uniqueness,
interests, personality and lifestyle.”
Interior design coaching is very effective for people going through a
transition, such as: downsizing, moving to a smaller space, merging
households, starting out in their first home, or getting their home ready for
resale. A design coach’s ideas can also be helpful for people who want to
edit their collections, or just want an informed eye to guide the hanging of
an art collection.
If you wish to learn more about Karen Wolinsky’s Design Coaching you
can visit her on web at www.newinteriors.com or 604.326.0001 <<<
This is no half-hour episode, however. An interior design coach does
not impose their own sense of style on your home and execute it under
deadline. Rather, they help you figure out your own design personality,
to ultimately create a space that feels inviting and comfortable, and
reflects your family’s lifestyle. Perhaps they can find a way to integrate
that bright red comfy chair into a still-stylish living room.
Karen Wolinsky is a Professional Interior Designer, who has recognized
the need for Design Coaching, and has tailored it for New Interiors.
She describes her job as helping her clients “clear a path through
indecision, disorder, and just plain not knowing, to reveal a home they
love.”
Interior: New Interiors Photo: Jon Pesochin greenteaphotography.com
Many people have found that while taking on a redesign of a home
or even just a room is a process of discovering their own tightly held
habits. Why do you need that particle-board corner table? Is it just a
place to dump the latest unopened bills? Letting go of those habits
can be a liberating experience, especially when you have a better
organized, more attractive space at the end.
Ms. Wolinsky says that sometimes her clients just need a thumbs-up
before they buy a piece of furniture or a light fixture. Sometimes they
need inspiration before taking on a room makeover, and other times
they need to be guided through the entire process.
She describes her personal style as “eclectic, sensory and thoughtful.”
She is known for her discerning eye, and her ability to visually map a
space and communicate this to her clients. The job of design coach
also requires diplomacy; sometimes she has to help couples with
differing style preferences find the perfect compromise.
This, essentially, is the point of hiring a design coach: they know that
there is no “right answer” to how a room should look. Ms. Wolinsky
coaches people of all ages and circumstances, helping them create
an interior space that reflects who they are.
“I have a lot of clients who call me in to deliver design coaching,”
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2296 W 4th Avenue
604-733-2420
Yaletown
Browns Restaurant and Bar
1165 Mainland Street
604-696-9335
West Vancouver
Browns Social House
Park Royal Village
(near Whole Foods)
604-922-9306
North Vancouver
Browns Restaurant and Bar
1764 Lonsdale
604-929-5401
By Caroline MacGillivray
Style Watch
W
atches are back in style. For many of us, watches never left our
wrists. In the days of Palm Pilots and Blackberries, the watch may
be something we just wear. We feel naked without one. Many watches
are passed from father to son, mother to daughter. From generation to
generation, the watch can hold value in sentiment and dollars. Yet the
purpose of a watch is to tell time. Today many people use their cell phones
in lieu of a watch.
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of the size of the case, ladies’ watches are usually quartz movement rather
than mechanical.
It is important to ask what the watch is made of. “The big trend in fashion
is for stainless steel over gold in both men’s and women’s categories,”
says Marc Maurer. The combination of stainless steel straps and motherof-pearl faces ranks high on the popularity chart in the women’s watches.
A sprinkling of diamonds can enhance the design.
In Vancouver one might believe sport watches ride the crest of popularity.
Features like heart rate monitors and timers are popular in our West coast
lifestyle. Garbed in yoga pants, Vancouverites check the time before hiking
up Grouse Mountain. Though the rest of the Canada dubs us the “laid
back” West Coast folks, Vancouverites enjoy elegance and style. High
–end watches adorn many a wrist. Usually hidden under a shirtsleeve,
the glint of metal is revealed when we reach across the counter to hand a
barista payment for our daily infusion of caffeine.
Diamonds are not just a girl’s best friend. The fusion of diamonds, motherof-pearl faces, and steel straps appeals to men too. The Flying B No 3
is a shining example of this. For the woman who prefers a mechanical
men’s watch, The Flying B No 3 is an option.Though this watch may make
many a woman’s wrist look delicate, the size of this watch is ideal for a
man. Perched in the Breitling for Bentley collection this watch is in the
top echelon of high-end watches. All the harmonious elegance and daring
of the rectangular Flying B case is presented in a smaller size. For Flying
B fans, the B No 3 with its entirely redesigned dial is a must for your
collection. Available in steel as well as in white gold or red, you chose
which B No 3 you prefer.
A leisurely stroll past the display cases is a great way to start your journey
into the land of watches. Ask a sales person if you can try it on. Your sales
person can help you decide if you want an automatic, mechanical, or quartz
movement watch. Marc Maurer manager at Time & Gold explains because
For those who still prefer the yellow metal, there is no need for alarm. Gold
combined with steel or gold are available in most collections. Make sure to
ask your sales associate if your choice is water resistant. If this piece comes
a family heirloom having it last more than a few years is important! <<<
Capilano Mall
North Vancouver, BC
604.984.2040
Metropolis at Metrotown
Burnaby, BC
604.430.2040
Mayfair Mall
Victoria, BC
250.382.2040
Woodgrove Centre
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A GENTLEMAN: HERB DOMAN
By Marcie Good
A
lthough Herb Doman built an
enormous lumber empire that
established him as an icon in the industry,
he never forgot his roots.
resourceful
Mogul
Herb, who passed away on July 25 at
age 75, started his business out of a
dark green 1952 Dodge truck and built
it into Doman Industries Limited, a fully
integrated forest products company
which operated sawmills, pulp mills, valueadded plants and a log merchandiser,
and owned extensive timber rights and
logging operations. At its peak, it had
sales in excess of $1 billion and employed
over 4,000 people. In business historian
Peter C. Newman’s words, he was “the
first East Indian to become a member
of the Canadian Establishment,” and his
many honours included being shortlisted
to serve as Lieutenant-Governor of British
Columbia.
But the advice he frequently gave his son
Rick was “never forget where you came
from.”
A GENTLEMAN: HERB DOMAN
One symbol of how Herb lived those words is now parked at the Cherry
Point farm he and his wife Helen bought 25 years ago. One of Herb’s first
employees discovered his original truck a few years ago at the trucking
firm he had bought from Herb, and contacted Rick. They cleaned it up and
refurbished it and presented it to Herb in mint condition. When he saw it his
eyes lit up.
“I think it was the best surprise my dad’s ever had,” says Rick. “It brought
back stories that none of us had heard before.”
Those stories began when Herb was 12 years old. After his father died,
he quit school and went to work to support his family. He started with
newspaper routes and then sold eggs and then firewood door-to-door.
At 15, he bought the truck and started buying lumber from local mills.
Rick can imagine his father developing the negotiating skills and talent for
creating efficiencies that made him such a successful entrepreneur. “He
would go to sites where people had a hole in the ground, waiting to put
in a house, and he would say, ‘I can get you lumber at this price.’ And he
would give good deals.”
noticed, his father wrote on the back of a napkin. It showed him Herb’s
ability to communicate with absolute simplicity. He was, Rick says, “an
industrial genius.”
When Rick was 12, his father dropped him off at the lumber yard and told
the manager to put him to work. Herb wanted his son to learn the business
the same way he did-from the ground up. Rick loved the work, and he
began with sweeping, and then moved into stocking lumber. At 21 he was
brought into the sales office and put in charge of North American lumber
sales and then global sales at a time when the company sold products in
32 countries.
In 2004 the business was taken over by bondholders, but even in difficult
times, Herb showed integrity. He made the excruciating decision to give
up the reins. “He did the right thing,” says Rick, “and it did nothing for him
personally but it saved the jobs.”
At his funeral on August 1, Herb was remembered for his devotion to his
family (wife Helen and their four children-Darcia, Sherry, Verinda and Rick),
and to his community.<<<
In 1953, Herb formed Doman Lumber Company, and two years later
incorporated Doman Lumber Limited, a successful trucking business and
building supply store. In 1964, he took his company public. He built four
sawmills on Vancouver Island, and acquired five other sawmills and two
pulp mills. Against the opinions of others, he kept the company’s head
office in his hometown, Duncan.
As he built up the business, Herb thought of his own father, Attar Doman
Singh, who had worked in the industry logging the timber of the Cowichan
Valley and at one point leasing a mill to cut timber for the CPR. He told the
Vancouver Sun in 2002 that he felt his father never had the opportunity to
fulfill his own dream. “I built the company up for my father, for his family and
for the family name,” Herb told reporter Gordon Hamilton.
Rick, who took over as CEO of Doman Industries in 2001 after Herb
had a series of strokes, also had an early start in the lumber business. At
age 10, his father started taking him on Sunday trips, during which they
would visit five or six of his sawmills between their Duncan and Nanaimo.
At each sawmill, his father would talk to whoever was working there-a
manager, maintenance staff, or saw filer. “My dad would talk to everybody,”
Rick recalls. It was a quality that several union leaders also praised. In an
industry often plagued with labour disputes, Herb was remembered as
a tough businessman who nevertheless cared about his employees and
treated them fairly. “He came from a working class family, with basically no
money,” says Rick. “That’s why he always had a great deal of respect for
his employees. He always felt that his greatest asset was the people that
worked for him.”
The sawmill at Duke Point was built in the late 1970s, and Rick watched its
progress on those weekly trips. Herb would look at the site and then meet
the builder at a coffee shop to make suggestions, like moving equipment to
a different area to make it more efficient. Everything they discussed, Rick
ECO DEVELOPMENT Story by Paul Smith / Photos by Dave Delnea and Christina Symons
GREEN IS THE NEW BLUE
“I believe second
homes are more
reflective of the kind
of person we really
want to be than our
principal residences.
We’re more relaxed.
More comfortable
with ourselves. More
inspired. Second
home life brings out
the best in us.”
Among people searching for as yet undiscovered places, Sunshine Coast has, for 100 years, been one of the
Pacific Coast’s favorite getaways, famous for its clear blue skies and dazzling blue water. Today, this idyllic
coastline is also the site of one of British Columbia’s most eco-friendly communities – a development that its
planners and designers describe as being “deep green.” Wakefield Beach, consisting of 46 spectacular timber
and glass homes, reflects the strong environmental ethic of its developer Lance Sparling, a Vancouverite who,
upon turning 50, decided to leave both the city and a very successful business behind and move to the Sechelt
Peninsula to spend the second half of his life creating small communities with the same engaging sense-of-place
as the small towns, villages and island cottages he remembers so fondly from his childhood. But Sparling is
quick to point out that “developers don’t actually create communities – it’s the residents who infuse them with
that spirit. It’s my role to provide places and spaces in which that can happen.”
What makes the Sunshine Coast so appealing as an escape route from heavily populated urban life is its ease
of access from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Yet, this stretch of the Sechelt Peninsula remains serenely
beautiful, peacefully tranquil and, by comparison with other waterfront locations in British Columbia, including
the Gulf Islands and the Okanagan, remarkably affordable. The Sunshine Coast lives up to its name with as
many as 2,400 hours of sunshine per year. Bright days outnumber gloomy ones by a wide margin because the
mountains of Vancouver Island catch much of the rain coming in off the Pacific.
–Michael Coyle
Former Chief Strategy Officer
Intrawest Corporation
Appropriately, the architectural firm that oversaw the planning and design of this green getaway in the bluest of
settings, is named Blue Sky, famous for their own interpretation of contemporary West Coast architecture. It’s
a style characterized by distinctive, curved roof lines, an artistic use of timber and glass, and the firm’s ability to
bring the outdoors indoors and vice versa.
ECO DEVELOPMENT
Besides their green roofs, each home uses geothermal heat pumps, clean forced air heating, energy efficient
appliances, low-flow plumbing fixtures, high-performance window glazing, and a form of wall panelization that
reduces wood waste, increases the insulation factor and makes construction more precise. Forma Design, the
landscape architect, specified indigenous trees, shrubs and plants for landscaping that requires no irrigation.
Exterior lighting is solar powered. The entire community has been designed to encourage people to walk from
place to place rather than using their cars. Wakefield Beach overlooks one of the most beautiful, low-bank
beaches on the Sunshine Coast. “That’s no coincidence,” says Sparling, “Wakefield stands on one of the
earliest-settled properties on this stretch of coastline and the original owner, a Mr. Wakefield, had his choice of
prime waterfront locations. He picked the one with the best beach. His homestead grew into Wakefield Inn but
that building eventually deteriorated beyond repair. We saved all that we could – the fireplace mantels are made
of wood reclaimed from the Inn. The rest of the useable materials were donated to Habitat For Humanity.”
“ We think of roofs as being hats, one of the most important design elements of any house. Like
a hat, a roof is the most visible expression of a home’s personality. It represents the style and
spirit of the structure below it. Too few designers pay attention to the importance of roofs.”
–Kim Smith, Partner, Blue Sky Architects
Wakefield Beach was master-planned in three tiers, fanned out along the 700 feet of waterfront. Because the
site slopes down, naturally, towards the ocean and because Blue Sky has designed three, two and one-story
residences that progressively follow the contours of the land, every home has unrestricted, south-facing views of
the beach and the sea. To ensure that his first community made the most of the site, Sparling called upon a small
advisory group of friends that included, among others, Peter Busby, an industry leader in green design; Michael
Coyle the former Chief Strategy Officer for Intrawest Resorts; and Jake Chalmers, partner and President of
Envisioning + Storytelling, a Vancouver-based firm that has guided the planning and design of more than 100 of
North America’s most admired destination resorts and small resort communities. The result is a community at
Wakefield Beach that one buyer described as being one of those truly rare places that “is better than the sales
pitch,” which is exactly what Sparling had hoped for when he began. Based on the response to Wakefield Beach
he has established a company called Wakefield Homes whose 30 employees have plans to continue developing
properties based on green initiatives alongside the blue Pacific. Seeing what Sparling has achieved with this
enclave of homes, and reporting on what owners are saying, the Westcoast Homes section of the Vancouver
Sun recently wrote, “encore, encore, maestro!”
If you are interested in Wakefield Beach, either as a seaside getaway or as your primary residence, call
(604) 741-9899, toll-free 1 (888) 741-9899 or e-mail info@wakefieldbeach.com. If you’re out for a weekend
drive, you’ll find Wakefield Beach off the 6500 block of the Sunshine Coast Highway. Homes range in size from
1,431 to over 2,200 square feet and in price from low $700,000’s to over $1.5 million. A small number of the 46
homes are still available for purchase.<<<
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S
onora Resort is a perfect utopian blend of the luxurious and the great
outdoors. It is a secluded Vancouver Island haven where jet-setters
can take in the outdoors without feeling out of their element, and where
those who love the outdoors can bathe in the lap of, well, luxury.
This beautiful British Columbia five-star gem of an all-inclusive resort
is tucked away 125 miles north of Vancouver, sitting on a picturesque
coastline with endless, lush green forest as a natural backdrop. Sonora
Resort is so private that the only means of getting there is a direct 45minute airplane ride or a 50-minute boat ride from Campbell River. The
getaway works in partnership with London Air Services, which flies in
visitors in an AW 139 corporate helicopter, one of largest and fastest of
its kind. Even with the boat transport option, you can rest assured that
top-of-the-line comfort and luxury is not compromised; the vessel interior is
comfortable and made for watching the scenic water view go by. If you are
too busy to arrange for travel before departure, Sonora Resort will make
sure you get there on time and in bliss.
You will never be bored at Sonora Resort because not only are the themed
lodge accommodations of high calibre, so are the activities. On-site
outdoor programs include world-class fishing, golfing, helicopter rides,
kayaking, wildlife walks and ATV tours. Don’t be surprised to see grizzly
bears, eagles and orcas during a stay at
Sonora, as they are almost always ready
for you to capture on camera.
Those who seek ultimate rest and relaxation can retire to ultra-chic
Wellness Centre, which boasts a natural rock waterfall, tranquility wall and
unobstructed ocean views. Aside from a full menu of spa services, ranging
from Seatonic Prestige firming treatments to body balance massages to
eyelash tinting to Spring Of Youth facials, the Wellness Center coup d’etat is
the Hydrotherapy tub. This state-of-the-art spa technology is almost beyond
the realm of therapeutic, given its 252 programmable jet system and ability to
improve body movement as well as relax overworked muscles. Choose from
the Pure Bliss, Ultimate Revitalization and Complete Contour treatments,
and if you so desire, finish off with a soothing Paraffin Hand treatment.
Wining and dining also tops guests’ activity lists. Executive Chef Matthew
Stowe uses the freshest local organic ingredients to create his delightfully
light European fare. Multiple course meals range from five to seven courses,
while the house wine hails from industry-acclaimed Mission Hill Estate
Winery from the Okanagan. The wine cellar stores fine wines from British
Columbia, as well as California Cabernets, French Bordeaux and vintage
ports, a collection built enough to impress serious wine connoisseurs.
Sonora Resort also flies in top chefs such as Vancouver’s Rob Feenie
and Umberto Menghi, both of whom are scheduled for weekend guest
appearances. In early fall, Sonora is bringing National Geographic
photographer and former “White House Photographer Of The Year” Bruce
Dale to the resort for a digital photography class session, both group and
private, to help guests hone their shutterbug skills.
Sonora Resort proves that luxury, relaxation and the great outdoors are only
a plane or boat ride away. .<<<
Photo: Darren Bernaerdt
If you feel inclined to stay indoors for a
day or two, the indoor activities are just
as top-notch. The golf simulator, whose
screen spans an impressive 12 feet, lets
golf fanatics practice their swing before
hitting the world-renowned Storey Creek
golf course which beckons from across
the way. For pool sharks and shuffleboard
masters, the games room is the place to
be with its traditional and techie options.
Gamers can enjoy the home theater with
its carefully edited selection of DVDs,
satellite channels, Play Station, Xbox and
custom seating (12 state-of-the-art chairs).
A new flower and plant glass conservatory
is the newest resort addition, where one
can sip a hot tea or fine wine amidst an
amazing mass of flora and fauna while
taking in an impressive view of the Arran
Rapids mountain vistas.
PEOPLE PROFILE
PEOPLE
PROFILE
Q&A with The Fabulous Baker Twins
The V list got a chance to catch up with ever-busy international models,
the Baker twins. Shannon and Shauna Baker, who hail from Stellat’en First
Nation reserve in Northern BC, have been casuing a stir in the modeling,
acting and business worlds, breaking racial barriers and forging the way
for other First Nations men and women who look to them for inspiration.
V: Where are you two from and how did you get into modeling?
Shauna: We are from the Stellat’en First Nation reserve in Northern
BC near a small town called Fraser Lake. Photographers and modeling
agencies would always approach us and we always thought they were
predators or phony! We would throw away business cards given to us
thinking they were scammers and finally we figured that not all of these
people are dangerous people so we research one of the photographers
and did a photo shoot with him and have been modeling since!
V: Rumour has it that Playboy approached you to do a spread. Why did
you turn them down?
Shauna: We have gone this far keeping a clean image, why throw
that out the window now? We want to show young ladies that you
can be a good girl and still make it in this industry. There are enough
half naked girls shown on television and music videos already,
I wouldn’t want to blend in with them. Plus, I would be horrified if my
little sister and little cousins saw me nude in a magazine. *Shudder*
Shannon: We do not need Playboy to pioneer our careers. We will make
it without being in Playboy. The industry is changing, and our generation
will be the ones that pioneer that change. We want to work harder and so,
we aren’t going to take our clothes off just to boost our careers. We would
rather take a route with obstacles rather than what many deem to be the
‘easy’ path.
V: Sibling rivalry is a pretty common occurrence. How do you find working
together all the time?
Shannon: Of course we get in a squabble here and there. That is a part of
being a sibling. We are always best friends a few minutes after a little tiff.
Shauna: We live and work together, share the same friends and share
similar hobbies. If it wasn’t for our boyfriends we would probably be
hanging out almost 24 hours a day. Not to sound cheesy but not only is
Shannon my twin sister but she’s my best friend.
“We are from the Stellat’en First Nation
reserve in Northern BC near a small town
called Fraser Lake.”
PEOPLE PROFILE
We understand you control what goes on in your careers. What is it like
managing yourselves?
Shannon: There is always that freedom of choosing which way our careers
go. We have friends that are in the industry that do not know the business
aspects of their own careers. We do. It is like being the CEO of a business,
except, we are managing ourselves. The feeling is gratifying.
V: The V List knows you two are aspiring thespians. How is the acting
going?
Shannon: It is going really well. I mean, we are hard on ourselves when we
don’t think we accomplished a goal the way we wanted to. But when we
step back and look at what we have achieved in less than a year and a half
of acting we realize that we have fulfilled goals that many actors haven’t
attained in their 10 years of acting. Relatively speaking we are doing well.
However, we have set high goals and we try harder when we don’t believe
we have satisfactorily met our goals.
V: So far, what has been the biggest highlight in your careers?
Shauna: The ‘Tyra Show’! There was a segment about ethnic Celebrities
in the entertainment industry and Tyra Banks invited us on the show to
talk about our experiences in the entertainment world. Tyra was my idol
growing up and it was so surreal meeting her.
V: What does the next year or two look like for you?
Shannon: We have our hands full. We have a few acting projects planned
out within the next couple of years. We also have a few businesses on
the side. We have our ‘BT Girl Calendar’ that features us modeling with
12 other beautiful and talented models. We are also launching our own
website design company called ‘Baker Twin Designs’. Our next business
is going to be our own fashion line. Of course, you can check out all of the
projects that we are involved in at our website: www.TheBakerTwins.com
Shauna: Acting! I definitely want to make that transition from full time model
to actor.
V: What motto do you live by each and every day?
Shauna: Happiness is the key to life, if you have that then nothing else
matters.
Shannon: A quote by Albert Schweitzer is always a good one: “Success is
not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what
you are doing, you will be successful.” In the end happiness really is the
only thing that matters.<<<
THE COMPANY
by Dianna Carr / Photos by Dave Delnea
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grinning. VIBRANT. VANCOUVER Vancouverites, all of us, love this place – understanding it, admiring it, being part of it, adding to its rich character.
Karim Virani is profoundly connected to the city – a Vancouverite from a family that came from afar, fell in love, stayed forever. From his origins, he
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soon, RSS feeds that keep buyers and sellers up to the minute, and mobile technology that allows prospects to immediately download an information
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properties, plus a fascinating, richly detailed story of Virani’s most extraordinary current offering, sharing its history and secrets and showing it at its
very best. The V List also contains V CONFIDENTIAL – a random noting of the places and things we love best in Vancouver. Some are secret, some
local favourites, some glamourous, some as plain as they are perfect. All are ways to live and love this unique city that we share.<<<
By Marcie Good
OLYMPICS 2010
Doctor of Champions
JACK TAUNTON
D
r. Jack Taunton has already had a distinguished career in
sports medicine, but he’s currently working on the biggest
job of his life. He is co-founder and director of the internationally
renowned and well-respected Allan McGavin Sports Medicine
Centre, and he helped found the Vancouver Sun Run. Now, he
is busy with his duties as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the
Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and
Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC).
Taunton began his career in sports medicine at Simon Fraser
University (SFU), where he graduated with an honours degree
from the first Kinesiology program offered at the campus.
Though he was extremely athletic – playing a year of soccer and
a year of football for the university while running competitively
– Taunton knew he would never become a professional athlete.
He says his interests lay “in endurance, in recovery, in how you
can prevent injuries. I wanted to find a physician that could
show me, and understand the various injuries I was having and
get me into a rehabilitation program.”
After graduation, Taunton joined forces with Doug Clement,
a physician who not only became his mentor, but his partner at
the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre. Never one to stop
learning, Taunton embarked on his masters degree in cardiac
rehabilitation, the first of its kind in Western Canada. Unfortunately,
Taunton and his forward-thinking colleagues were met with some
challenges by the program, and were served a court injunction the
very first night of its inception. So, the dedicated team took the
program to Simon Fraser University under the watchful eyes of
Eric Bannister, another progressive-minded exercise physiologist,
who also supervised Dr.Roger Jackson, CEO of Own the Podium
2010.
Photos: Doug Doyle
Shortly after, Taunton’s friend and partner Doug was invited to
teach at SFU, and another offer followed from the University
for Taunton to teach as well. “Doug and I decided there
wasn’t an awful lot (of information) particularly on the overuse
injuries, because we were runners, so we set up our own
running seminar every Tuesday night after track practice,” says
Taunton. “Our plan was that I would go to medical school and
then when I finished, we would open the first sports medicine
program, not only with a clinical base, but with a research and
an educational base.”
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I
nitially, the sports medicine clinic was planned for a12-bedroom house of
one of Taunton’s colleagues and partners, which had more than enough
space to accommodate the operation. Taunton began to amass a team of
physician friends he had met during his medical adventures as an intern at
St. Paul’s Hospital, all of whom were more than willing to be a part of the
fledgling sports medicine clinic. Although initial opening in a small trailer,
through a serendipitous opportunity and some politics, Taunton and his
team were able to move into the John Owen Pavilion on the University of
British Columbia (UBC) campus. Working with Rick Hansen and his “Man
In Motion” tour was the next biggest project, followed by establishing the
Sun Run with Clement and others. Last year, this event saw over 53,000
participants. Taunton and Clement’s sports medicine clinic then received
enormous support from the McGavin family, whose two sons were on the
national rugby team at the time. Hence, the renaming of the institution to
the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic. “That building sees about 1,100
patients a week,” says Taunton, “between sports medicine, the family care
side, the orthopedic surgical side and the physiotherapy side.”
From there, Dr. Taunton went on to work with the Vancouver Canucks and
the now-defunct Vancouver Grizzlies, as well as to co-found the Sports
Medicine Council of BC (SportMedBC), which just had its 25th annual
reunion and general meeting. His portfolio of contributions include 19
major games. He has served as Chief Medical Officer for Team Canada
at two World Student Games, two Pan American Games and at the 2000
Sydney Olympics. He was named Canadian Sports Physician of the Year
in 2000 and is currently serving as Chief Medical Officer for the 2010
Winter Games in Vancouver. “To get this job at 2010, there is no higher job
for a medical sports physician than to be selected as Chief Medical Officer
and to be selected to be at home,” says Taunton.
The responsibility of CMO for the upcoming Winter Olympics is no easy
feat. It is not just the health, well-being and medical services of athletes
that Taunton is accountable for, it is also the health and well-being of the
Games’ many spectators and scores of volunteers. “The first thing I had to
do was develop a program as to how we were going to manage the large
number of people that we would be seeing,” Taunton explains. “We knew
that we would be looking after approximately 5,000 athletes and officials,
that was a given, but then on top of that there would be 10,000 media we
would have to look after. We have to look after the Olympic family and
our workforce, which will be 25,000 to 30,000 people.” There will be two
10,000-square-foot clinics and emergency wards – one in Whistler and
one in Vancouver -- with full rehabilitation and consultation space, infirmary,
medical labs and full imaging, meaning CAT scans and MRIs. Medical
stations will be erected inside the venues where athletes will compete,
each complete with a nurse, a practitioner to work the computerized
medical equipment, an orthopedic surgeon, an emergency doctor and a
physiotherapist. There will also be the mobile medical teams, including
paramedics and ski patrol, who will oversee the events themselves. A
similar plan is set for spectators, a plan backed by local medical authority
Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver General Hospital (main hospital for
the Games) and St. Paul’s Hospital, as well as others in outlying cities.
Another duty of Taunton and his team is to report daily on public health to
the IOC, which includes air quality, food quality, water quality and pandemic
surveillance, locally and internationally. Coordination between each unit is
crucial, including BC Ambulance vehicles and Blackcomb Helicopter, both
of whom are on board for 2010. They have integrated a system from IOC
sponsor ATOS Origin to create a medical system that coordinates, tracks
and accounts for all those who have been injured or hospitalized. Imaging,
lab work and consulting will happen inside the Village as well. “We are
able to track the people and at the end of the day, we are able to tell
where individuals are, what their health status is and part of the recovery,”
explains Taunton. In addition, he is in charge of the anti-doping program
for the event, which includes overseeing doping control, blood and urine
tests, athlete inspection and the coordination of a very sophisticated antidoping lab. The way Taunton sees it, these athletic and medical facilities
and equipment will become instant legacies for Vancouver and British
Columbia once the Winter Games are over. He encourages people to
get involved as much as possible, whether professional or volunteer. The
process to do so is simple: start by visiting the official VANOC website.
(www.vancouver2010.com)
Reflecting on his career, Taunton explains, “I was very, very fortunate to just
be involved in a climate, an environment where activity was taking off, people
were starting to understand the importance of exercise.” He continues,
“From what started as a small vision, I’ve just been able to be part of a
movement that has allowed me to really take my hobby and have it become
my profession. Every day I pinch myself and realize how lucky I am.”
Spoken like a true doctor of champions.<<<
“From what started as a small vision,
I’ve just been able to be part of a
movement that has allowed me to really
take my hobby and have it become my
profession. Every day I pinch myself and
realize how lucky I am.”
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PEOPLE PROFILE
Q&A with Shiamak Davar
India’s “Brand Ambassador” is now
blessing the streets of Vancouver.
The archetype of Superstar; Shiamak
Davar is known best for his Dancing,
Choreography, Acting, Singing, Teaching,
Philanthropy and Inspirational Speaking.
He has wowed critics and audiences
worldwide.
V You call yourself a “dance
educationalist”. When did you realize you
wanted to become a dancer and dance
teacher?
It is the title given to me by the people
who love me and my work. My father Nani
Davar set up the Davar’s college of commerce which is a pioneer institution
in Mumbai I have just kept up the family tradition; I educate people in dance.
I always wanted to be an actor - dancing just happened. I was still in school,
when I knew that I wanted to make a life in the performing arts. I would
compose my own music on the piano. When I was younger, I was advised to
do something ‘safe’ and ‘sensible’, like becoming an advertising professional.
I knew I was meant for other things. Quite honestly, I don’t think of teaching
dance, choreographing or dancing as a job. It runs in my blood, in my dreams,
I live for it.
V What persuaded you to shake up traditional Indian dancing and incorporate
western world genres, such as hip-hop and jazz?
Music has no language it encompasses all boundaries, an amalgamation of
two different styles gives me a high, so keeping in mind the Indian culture I
incorporate different styles with it and form my own style. I trained in Ballet and
Jazz in London, New York, and then when I came back to India, I felt that there
was much to be explored in the in traditional Indian dance movements. Purists
believe that this is wrong, that the classical forms should not be ‘polluted’ with
other styles, but I feel that the discipline of the classical Indian forms and the
energy and style of say Hip-Hop or Jazz are a beautiful combination. I have
a vision for my school and my company, and through my dancers I strive to
realize that vision with the evolution of the Shiamak’s Indo Jazz Movement™.
PEOPLE
PROFILE
Amidst all security Mr. Bill Clinton came up on stage and spoke to me and my
dance company. This was one meeting which I shall never forget. Later in the
evening he also met my mother and paid her huge compliments.
V What do you foresee in the future, in terms of your career?
An Oscar and a Grammy………………… jokes aside I just see my dance
institute growing and me being able to spread the joy of dance world wide.
An English album is also in the pipeline.
V You are called a Modern Day Guru, how does that feel for you?
It humbles me when I am referred to as India’s modern dance guru, it is a
huge responsibility as the government of India and all others who want to
showcase modern India at various international cultural events. My dance
company and I have represented India in major world events like the world
economic forum Davos, closing ceremony of common wealth games in
Melbourne, Indo- Japan friendship year in Tokyo and many others.
V What is the most memorable award you have achieved?
The national award from the president of India for Dil tho pagal hai.
V What do you recommend for a beginner taking your classes to know? And
how can Vancouverites find your classes?
For all who want to learn bollywood, indo jazz styles and the inner dance
movement, I recommend they have the strong will to learn. They don’t need
to know anything, the soul idea is to have fun and learn dance. In Vancouver
we have 12 centres all over and the best is to call 604.722.5724 simply visit
www.shiamak.com
V How do you like working with big Bollywood stars?
Most of them I have worked are hard working committed, I enjoy working
with them, and so it’s always a pleasure choreographing Bollywood stars.
Many stars like Aishwarya Rai for example, are formally trained in a traditional
Indian dance form, which helps a lot, as they already have an innate movement
vocabulary – which means that they are used to performing certain types
of moves. Others like Hrithik Roshan, are complete perfectionists, and will
rehearse till they know their dance moves backwards and forwards. The
challenge is to create a unique, fresh look for each performance, even if you
have worked with the star for years.
V What was it like meeting Bill Clinton?
“The world must see you” was the exact words Bill Clinton told to me. When
I got the compliment from him in person it simply moved me, motivated me.
ENVIRONMENT
Zipcar
High-tech Rental
E
uropeans are drawn to be at least two years ahead of North Americans
in regard to most fashion trends. Now, they have shown us the way in
the car rental industry.
The brilliant and eco-friendly idea for Zipcar was conceived in the fall of
1999, when its founders Robin Chase and Antje Danielson pow-wowed
in a Cambridge, Massachusetts café about a genius concept they spotted
on vacation in Berlin, one that could very well put Budget Rent-A-Car to
shame. Zipcar, one of the world’s biggest car-sharing companies, has
rental cars strategically parked around a city, waiting patiently for someone
to rent them by the hour or day. Chase and Danielson gave the concept a
Westernized twist by installing wireless technology and implementing an
easy-to-navigate, uncomplicated online rental system.
Chase, who holds an MBA degree from the Sloan School of Management,
was eager to capitalize on an idea that was not only genius, but also costsaving (Zipcar almost eliminates the need to buy or own your own vehicle)
and, above all, green. By the next summer, the company was incorporated
ENVIRONMENT
and in 2001, an initial fleet of Zipcars, most of them Volkswagen Beetles
and Golfs, hit the streets in Cambridge and Boston. Soon, the good word
about Zipcar got around and the fleet eventually expanded into bigger
cities, including New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Minneapolis, San
Francisco, Toronto and now Vancouver.
Renting a Zipcar is so easy and hassle free. There’s no interaction with a
live person, as all bookings happen through the web once you become a
member and entrance to the car is gained through a “zipcard,” which you
swipe against the windshield to open the car door. Memberships work
two-fold: you are either a “pay-as-you-zip” member who pays an annual fee
and gets billed for the times you drive or you pay a lower annual fee plus
a small monthly fee and get reduced hourly or daily rates. Gas, insurance,
reserved parking and 150 free kilometres are included in the hourly and
daily rates, plus you get to play with fantastic free options like satellite
radio. One of the best things about Zipcar is there won’t be any hassles
with a deposit. The hourly rates range anywhere from $9.75 to $14.75, a
steal in comparison to traditional car rental conglomerates like Hertz and
Enterprise. Once you’re done using the Zipcar, return it to its original spot
and then get on with the rest of your day.
Though its co-founders Chase and Danielson both stepped down from
the company a few years ago, Chase still remains on the board. Zipcar
continues to grow and profit under the watchful eye of CEO Scott Griffith,
who has implemented new initiatives to increase the marketability, popularity
and hip-factor of the company. Griffith understood that style on a budget
is a big concern for people these
days, especially the student and
young professional demographic
that defines and monitors what is
considered “cool.” In response,
he overhauled the Zipcar fleet,
bringing in Mini Coopers, Scion
vans, Toyota Highlanders and
Ford Escapes. Each car comes
with a name, such as Tacoma
Pickup Trevor, Mini Malja, Prius
Polk and Jetta Jaclyn. Marketing
blitzes with Zipcar street teams
included movie theatres, buses,
subways, popular hang-outs,
newspapers, magazines, fairs and
supermarkets. His astronomically
successful “Z2B” program targets
businesses, who agree to pay
through direct billing, meaning
they pick up the tab. This program
now constitutes one quarter of the
company’s revenue. Earlier this
year, Zipcar announced plans to
expand into London, a seemingly
perfect urban city for the next fleet of cars. In addition to the company’s
slew of major awards, Fast Company named Griffiths one of “Four Leaders
You Need To Know” in 2005, while Ernst and Young named him a finalist in
its highly regarded Entrepreneur Of The Year award.
If you are a Vancouverite requiring a Zipcar, you can find them in the following
local neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Commercial Drive, Fairview, the
Financial District, Gastown, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, North Vancouver,
Point Grey, the West End and Yaletown. As long as you are over the age
of 21 and pass the approval stage (a quick driving record check), you will
receive your Zipcard within a week and have the ability to reserve any
one of this city’s fleet. Though the Zipcars do include insurance, keep in
mind that if you have an accident you could owe a deductible. University of
British Columbia students are automatically given a rate reduction. Being
a “Zipster” can also reap other fun benefits, such as discounts at Zipcaraffiliated restaurants, store and entertainment discounts.
The amazing thing about Zipcar is the way it transforms your everyday
routine – it can make you think and act greener, it can save you money and
it can be there for you in a pinch. Having a car so readily at your fingertips
eliminates the need to own one, thus being lighter on the bank account and
spewing less car-related emissions into the atmosphere. Parking is never
a problem, which means less parking ticket violations in neighbourhoods
like Kits, and gas prices are never a concern for you, since it’s all-inclusive.
Plus, who wouldn’t want to zoom around town in a different hipster car
each week?<<<
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V SEEN
by Fred Lee
photo: catherinebarr.com
Sarah Houser welcomed Premier Gordon
Campbell and Senator Larry Campbell.
Brittney Murphy with Virani Real Estate
Advisor’s Claire Godfrey
Bellmen Chad Chang and Bartolomeo Fasano
greet Carmen Ruiz y Laza.
CBC’s Peter Mansbridge and Rick Cluff.
CTV’s Coleen Christie and Renu Bakshi at
Sanafir’s shoe showcase.
Goldfish Pacific Kitchen GM Jennifer Hennessey
and Bar Manager Chelsie Gunderson.
Actress Catherine Horseman in a winning
Jean Paul Gauthier dress.
American Idol’s Clay Aiken and producer David Foster.
Kerry Hittinger, Julia Paizakis and Tiffany Soper
in Jason Matlow dresses
V SEEN
Canucks Trevor Linden and his wife Christina.
Tiffany and Co’s Rob Ferguson with actress Michelle Phillips
and Jacqui Cohen.
Minister of Transportation Kevin Falcon visited
with CEO Stephen Miller of Oasis Airlines.
Fiona Forbes and Seema Dhillon attend
Champagne and Shoes soiree.
Actors Gabrielle Miller and Peter DeLuise
Singer Patti Labelle entertained
at Holt Renfrew’s grand opener.
Global TV’s Jill Krop and RCMP Cst Bill Ng.
GADGETS
thingamabob
the latest in technology
>>>Vuum Audio VTi-B1 Stereo
Say good-bye to clunky wood panel stereos and say hello to Vuum Audio’s
urban sleek VTi-B1 stereo. Catering to the iPod generation, this stereo has
a iPod charging and docking station, vacuum tube amps emitting 15 W per
speaker and a shiny black “piano finish” wood cabinet speakers for blasting
your favorite tunes. A 27 key remote control ensures you’re always in control
and, hey, it looks pretty good, too.
Available at London Drugs | www.vuumaudio.com | 604.985.7257
>>>Universal Remote Control MX-950
Remember ten years ago, when remote controls did nothing more than turn the television on
and off change the channel and adjust the volume? Those ancient pieces of technology are
obsolete, especially with the Universal Remote Control MX-950. This sleek, saavy gadget allows
professional installers to program sophisticated home systems in a snap, as well as contains
features like an LCD screen, open programming, Narrow Band RF, ability to integrate easily with
other devices, integrated speakers and a motion sensor that automatically turns on the display
when it is picked up. Now, that’s a fancy remote.
Universal Remote Control | www.universalremotecontrol.com
>>>Golf Finder Scout
The avid golfer cringes when calculating how much money vanishes in golf balls lost to
fairway forests and ponds. Thank heaven that the Sarnoff Company technology team
understands this plight, and has devised a 3.2-megapixel Proprietary digital imaging
system that pinpoints missing Titleists in seconds within 35 feet. This means more time
brushing up your swing and less time getting grass stains on your knees.
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GADGETS
>>>Solio Solar Charger
“Greening your life” – both personally and professionally – has become somewhat
of a ubiquitous habit these days. Finding alternative energy sources is all the rage,
with power generated by windmills, running water, or solar energy. The Solio Solar
charger, with its modernly sleek, three-panel design and choice of pink, white,
black or silver, re-energizes iPods, cellphones, Blackberrys and handheld GPS
devices – minus the plug and outlet. So let the sun shine in.
Solio | www.solio.com
>>>TomTom Go 720
TomTom Go: The ultimate car navigator. This trendy looking device not only makes
a nice accessory in your car, it is also slim enough to fit right into your shirt pocket.
Its biggest feature is to show us where to go, however an educated user can reap
full benefits from this marvel contrivance. It offers full real-time reports on traffic and
weather; it has essential safety features and can recognize points of interest such
as your local Wholefoods. The TomTom Go is summed up as; high-intelligence in a
compact stylish design.
Found at Bell Locations | www.tomtom.com | 866.4.TomTom
>>>Vertu Phone
The British are famous for making a good cup of tea, they have now created some very forward fashion
and design tech-saavy mobile phones, namely by Vertu. This company, headquartered in the English
countryside, constructs each phone by hand in their cust-built workshop replete with an extensive
research and testing departments. Last year, Vertu launched the 18-karat gold plated Constellation
(for jet-setting travelers) and this year it is all about the Asccent. Each Vertu phone has a bevel keypad
system, sapphire crystal screen, Bluetooth capabilities, GPRS, EDGE, a nearly infallible operating
system and a concierge key that activates the concierge button, which can do anything from arrange
restaurant reservations to chartering boats. Call it the Rolls Royce of all mobile phones.
Vertu | www.vertu.com .<<<
ON THE V LIST
LIFESTYLE CHOICES
ON THE V LIST
vogue | FASHION
drive | CARS
gourmand | DINING
sound | MUSIC
Chanel
604.682.0522
MaxMara
604.257.2300
Leone
604.683.1133
Ermenegildo Zegna
604.681.7988
Holt Renfrew
604.681.3121
MCL Motor Cars
604.738.5577
Mercedes Benz
604.984.9351
Open Road Audi
604.293.2834
Weissach
604.738.3911
Lexus - Regency
604.739.1212
Shoreclub
604.899.4400
Le Crocodile
604.669.4298
Il Giardino Restaurant
604.669.2422
Transcontinental Heritage
Restaurant | 604.678.8000
The Italian Kitchen
604.687.2858
La Scalla
604.606.1888
Commercial Electronics
604.669.6011
Hi - Fi Centre
604.688.5502
Tom Lee
604.988.9974
Sound Plus
604.873.4571
stay | HOTELS
advice | PROFESSIONAL
Westin Bayshore
604.682.3377
Sutton Place
604.662.5511
Pacific Palisades
604.688.0461
Wedgewood
604.689.7777
Opus Hotel
604.642.6787
Heritage Law
604.913.6886
ACME Protective Services
604.731.8204
Edward Jones – Financial
604.921.1205
North Shore Credit Union
604.982.8000
RBC Private Banking
604.665.4028
relax | LOUNGE
comfort | HOME
eats | RESTAURANTS
biscotti | CAFÉ
glitterati | JEWELRY
George
604.628.5555
Goldfish
604.689.8318
La Terrazza
604.899.4449
Bacchus
604.608.5348
Rare
604.669.1256
Sofa Unlimited
604.980.8712
INForm
604.682.3868
Dream Makers
604.926.3120
Bella Vita
604.922.1980
The Ultimate Kitchen
604.688.2020
Earls
604.984.4341
Browns
604.922.9306
Duece
604.988.8180
Chambar
604.879.7119
Rangoli
604.736.5711
Café Artigiano
604.696.9222
L’Arte Gelato
604.925.4133
Delanys
604.921.4466
Urban Tea Merchants
604.926.3392
Trafiq
604.925.2503
Lugaro
604.925.2043
Brinkhaus
604.689.7055
Cartier
604.683.6878
Stittgen Fine Jewellers
604.925.8333
Time and Gold
604.682.4487
pamper | SPA
gadgets | TECH
bars | WINE
retreat | RESORTS
collectibles | ART
Hennessey Salon and Spa
604.981.3300
M Body Fitness & Wellness Spa
604.891.5189
Afterglow Skin and Laser Centre
604.980.3998
Spa Utopia
604.980.3977
Hatz Hair Studio
604.987.1643
BC Wireless Solutions
604.983.3335
The Spy Store
604.731.6662
The Sony Store
604.925.2622
Charals
604.689.3497
Bose
604.678.8877
Capones
604.684.7900
Rare
604.669.1256
Unwined
604.684.5225
Elixir
604.642.0557
Joe Fortes
604.669.1940
Aerie Resort
800.518.1933
Brentwood Bay Lodge
888.544.2079
Queen Charlotte Lodge
800.688.8959
Wickaninnish Inn
800.333.4604
Skaha Beach Club and Spa
877.493.3003
La Contessa
604.922.8832
Vancouver Art Gallery
604.736.8825
Buschlen Mowatt Gallery
604.682.1234
CASA Fine Art
604.418.1785
Heffel Gallery
604.732.6505
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