Georgie home building awards showcase Shore’s best renovations
A North Shore construction company is a finalist in five categories – including Renovator of the Year – in this year’s Georgie Awards for the best home-building across B.C. Shakespeare Homes & Renovations is now in the running to win the gold Georgie for: · Best Residential Renovation $100,000 – $299,999 · Best Residential Renovation […]
Election 2014 – Real Citizens Promote the Vote
Three years ago, real citizens got together with our WestVancouver.com and NorthVancouver.com websites to make a VOTE! video. It took over 26+ hours to put it all together (thank you Leagh Gabriel) and the results were amazing. Time to pull it back out of the vault and take a look. Remember Voting Day is Saturday […]
North Vancouver Elections 2014 – North Van City Council Candidates
The North Vancouver City Election 2014 will be held on Saturday November 15, 2014. Voters have the chance to elect one person as Mayor, six members to city council and three school board trustees. Please check back to this page for further voting instructions and voting locations in the City of NorthVancouver. Looking for information […]
North Vancouver Election 2014 – North Van District
It is election time again in all municipalities in British Columbia, including North Vancouver. Several candidates have now put their name forward for nomination. Please take a look at the list of candidates and get ready to place your vote this upcoming November. The North Vancouver District Election 2014 will be held on Saturday […]
Craftsman Collision Grows Again
“Nothing on the market compares to it for speed, accuracy and ease of operation,” says Bill Hatswell, the new owner and President of Wedge Clamp Systems Inc., manufacturer of an innovative, lightweight and economical autobody repair system. “We’ve been exclusive users of the Wedge Clamp System since it was introduced,” says Hatswell, whose 36-shop Craftsman […]
Across the Creek to The Shore
North Vancouver is only a 12 minute BC Transit ride via the Seabus ride from downtown, but at an average price of $552 per square foot for a new condo or townhome compared to $904 in Downtown Vancouver, it’s well worth the ride. One of the fabulous new North Shore home options is Adera’s The […]
Posted Rates, Mortgage Penalties and Alternative Lenders
This is a common inquiry these days: I hear banks refer to posted rates but I don’t really understand what they are and why I should care as the banks seem to be offering good interest rates to get my business? You likely won’t have to pay the posted bank rate on your next mortgage. […]
Your Child’s Eyes: Beyond 20/20
Vision is a fundamental source for obtaining and processing information. It has been estimated that as much as 80% of learning is through a child’s eyes. As a child progresses in school, visual demands will increase and if his/her visual skills are impaired, learning will become a struggle. Many eye conditions can occur without obvious […]
Six Things You Should Know about UV Radiation and Your Eyes
The heat of long summer days is nearly upon us. As the sun’s rays intensify and people spend more time outdoors in the sunshine it is very important to be aware of the potential damage exposure to the sun can have on your eyes. May is UV Awareness month. Here are six things you should […]
RenovateMe!… A Very Creative Project
With our latest renovation, the challenge was to transform an outdated, well-loved, but tired, two bedroom, two bath, 1350 square foot condo from a bland blank canvas (a designer’s dream, by the way) into a duos’ forever home. Complete with spa-like bathroom retreats to soak away the day’s cares, the ultimate girl’s best friend – […]
