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WHO’S 

ON THE 

V LIST? 

Time is 

Precious

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CONTENTS 

CHARITIES >8 

Steve Nash 

V CONFIDENTIAL >9 

Eats and Treats 

ON THE VINE >12 

Taste of Tuscany 

AUTOMOBILE >14 

Diesel Bluetec 

ART >17 

Pamela Masik 

Pamela Masik 17 Baker Twins 51 Dr. Jack Taunton 53 

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STYLE WATCH >41 

Breitling Flying B 

TRIBUTE >44 

Herb Doman 

ECO-DEVELOPMENT >46 

Wakefi eld Beach 

ENVIRONMENT >58 

Zip Car 

ON THE V LIST >66 

Lifestyle Choices 

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KARIM’S 

NOTE 

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 fi rst in a series of articles 

dedicated to the province’s First Peoples and their 

distinctive art and culture. 

Please take the time to fi ll out the subscription 

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Warmest Regards, 

Karim Virani 

The V List Magazine by Virani Real Estate Advisors 

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Publisher Karim Virani | Creative Director Gwen Webster 

Design Julius Kiskis | Reporters May Globus and Free Lee 

Contributing Writers Marcie Good and Virginia Leeming 

Photography Doug Doyle, Dave Delnea

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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 fi rst 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. 

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The foundation was established in 2001 and granted offi cial 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-profi t 

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 diffi cult 

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 affi liates. Not 

one to ignore the adults, Nash recently opened a fully equipped fi tness 

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 

benefi ts of this highly successful annual event have just begun. 

And Steve Nash will remain an MVP, both on and off the court.

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 Confi dential the 

V List features some of the 

latest Fashion “treats” of the 

season. 

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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

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. 

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on the 

vine 

ON THE VINE 

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Taste of Tuscany 

ON THE VINE 

et’s take a journey into two regions of Tuscany; Bolgheri and Montalcino where they are producing award winning wines. Tuscany’s famously fertile 

L 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 fi rst 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 fl avours 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 Montefi ori 

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 fi nd elsewhere in Montalcino. 

taste: 

It has a very long fi nish 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 

fl avour 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 

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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 fi rst 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 fi rst 

is called AdBlue (urea-based) and the second is called DeNox (made of 

oxidizing catalytic converter and particulate fi lter). 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. 

“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 

BLUETEC 

Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to diesel. The brand put out its fi rst dieselrun 

vehicle before World War II and has been refi ning 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. 

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 

fi rst 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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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 fl oor 

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 

confi nes of Yaletown. 

It is hard to defi ne 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 diffi cult 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.” 

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 offi cially 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 fl owers and a projection of “ideal 

couples” on a screen, which she will paint 

over. Her fi rst event is set for November, an 

independent exhibition entitled “Poster Child’, 

with the gallery supporting Masik’s prolifi c 

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 

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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. 

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. 

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.

Mi-Jung Lee looked 

stunning in a silver 

gown at CHANEL. 

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. 

V IBES 

by Fred Lee 

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 fl oral designer Hitomi 

Gilliam’s outdoor interpretation of Monet’s beloved Giverny garden, 

more than 500 fabulously dressed gala-goers sipped on fi ne 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. 

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 outfi ts 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 fl ew 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 Sanafi r 

Restaurant and Lounge. Benefi ting the BC Cancer Foundation, several 

hundred packed into David Nicolay’s beautifully designed Moroccan 

room for the fi ne 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. 

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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FASHION By Virginia Leeming 

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.

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 

Chanel 

FASHION 

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-fi gured woman, Kapsalis is excited to 

show La Donne by Marielle Burani in sizes 8 to 26. 

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 fl awless fi nishing touches. 

Chanel ready-to-wear fall/winter 2007, designed and photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. 

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Hermès 

FASHION 

Each year Hermès, a venerable Paris-based luxury goods company, 

celebrates a different form of culture. For 2007, its 170 th 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 fi rst 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 fl at 

links with saddle-stitching. And fi nally our choice from the company’s 

must haves is a ring in rose gold paved with naturally brown diamonds, 

a truly magnifi cent 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 fi rst-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 fl ow at the poker tables. Amongst the neon lights, 

cigarette smoke and oxygen-pumped casinos, there is the fl ashy, 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

ecame the fi rst 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 fi rst 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-defi nition, fl at 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 fl ooring 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 fl ash, the fast and the cash. Oddly enough, it 

TRAVEL 

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 fi lled 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.

The Urban Tea Merchant 

Refl ecting 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 fi ne 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.

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 

fi xtures, 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 fi rst project in Canada. He wanted the home to refl ect 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 fl oor-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 fi nished 

the residence, it was 

unrecognizable from its 

original condition. 

By Marcie Good 

LUXURY MARKET 

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 fl oor 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 fi xtures 

designed by Phillip Stark. All appliances are top-of-the-line, by Miele and 

Sub-Zero. The dark and elegant hardwood fl oors 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.

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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, fi xtures, and appliances refl ect 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 fi xtures 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 refl ects 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?

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 fi nd that 

fl ea-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 reconfi gure your favourite 

spaces. 

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 fi gure out your own design personality, 

to ultimately create a space that feels inviting and comfortable, and 

refl ects your family’s lifestyle. Perhaps they can fi nd 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.” 

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 fi xture. 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 fi nd 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 refl ects who they are. 

“I have a lot of clients who call me in to deliver design coaching,” 

DESIGNER TIPS 

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 refi nement of their rooms is our way of helping them to develop a living 

space that clearly and accurately refl ects 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 fi rst 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

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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. 

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. 

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 

By Caroline MacGillivray 

FRONT PAGE 

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. 

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. 

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!

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Fresh Fruit Cocktails 

Ginger Zing 

2 oz vodka 

1 oz pineapple juice 

¼ oz ginger juice 

6 fresh mint leaves 

6 semi-iced peach slices 

Muddle the mint and iced peach slices in a mixing glass. 

Add vodka and ginger juice, then shake. 

Pour into a highball glass, and top with pineapple juice. 

RECIPES 

Apple Fizz 

½ tsp honey 

½ tsp Citric acid 

1 oz Apple Vodka 

250 ml S. Pelligrino 

½ cup small apple slices 

¼ tsp Lime Juice 

Add Apple Vodka to a glass with crushed ice. 

Add 1 small bottle of San Pellegrino 

Add citric acid and honey to taste 

Add ¼ tsp lime juice to taste. 

This drink must be stirred, as shaking will create too much fi zz. 


A GENTLEMAN: HERB DOMAN 

Mogul 



resourceful 

A 

lthough Herb Doman built an 

enormous lumber empire that 

established him as an icon in the industry, 

he never forgot his roots. 

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 

fi rst 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.”

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 fi rst 

employees discovered his original truck a few years ago at the trucking 

fi rm 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 fi rewood 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 effi ciencies 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.” 

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 fi ve other sawmills and two 

pulp mills. Against the opinions of others, he kept the company’s head 

offi ce 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 

fulfi ll 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 fi ve 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 fi ler. “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 effi cient. Everything they discussed, Rick 

A GENTLEMAN: HERB DOMAN 

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 offi ce 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 diffi cult 

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.

ECO DEVELOPMENT 

Story by Paul Smith / Photos by Dave Delnea and Christina Symons 

GREEN IS THE NEW BLUE 

“I believe second 

homes are more 

refl ective 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.” 

–Michael Coyle 

Former Chief Strategy Offi cer 

Intrawest Corporation 


Among people searching for as yet undiscovered places, Sunshine Coast has, for 100 years, been one of the 

Pacifi c 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.” Wakefi eld Beach, consisting of 46 spectacular timber 

and glass homes, refl ects 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 Pacifi c. 

Appropriately, the architectural fi rm 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 fi rm’s ability to 

bring the outdoors indoors and vice versa.

Besides their green roofs, each home uses geothermal heat pumps, clean forced air heating, energy effi cient 

appliances, low-fl ow plumbing fi xtures, 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, specifi ed indigenous trees, shrubs and plants for landscaping that requires no irrigation. 

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those who love the outdoors can bathe in the lap of, well, luxury. 

This beautiful British Columbia fi ve-star gem of an all-inclusive resort 

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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 fl ies in 

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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 fi shing, golfi ng, 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. 

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day or two, the indoor activities are just 

as top-notch. The golf simulator, whose 

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hitting the world-renowned Storey Creek 

golf course which beckons from across 

the way. For pool sharks and shuffl eboard 

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 fl ower and plant glass conservatory 

is the newest resort addition, where one 

can sip a hot tea or fi ne wine amidst an 

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Those who seek ultimate rest and relaxation can retire to ultra-chic 

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unobstructed ocean views. Aside from a full menu of spa services, ranging 

from Seatonic Prestige fi rming 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, fi nish off with a soothing Paraffi n 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 fi ve to seven courses, 

while the house wine hails from industry-acclaimed Mission Hill Estate 

Winery from the Okanagan. The wine cellar stores fi ne 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 fl ies 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 

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Sonora Resort proves that luxury, relaxation and the great outdoors are only 

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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 fi nally we fi gured 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 horrifi ed 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 fi nd 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.”

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 fulfi lled 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 defi nitely 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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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 Offi cer (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 fi rst 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 fi nd 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 fi rst 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 fi rst 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. 

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 fi nished, we would open the fi rst sports medicine 

program, not only with a clinical base, but with a research and 

an educational base.” 


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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 

fl edgling 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 Offi cer 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 Offi cer 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 Offi cer 

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 fi rst 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 offi cials, 

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, infi rmary, 

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. 

OLYMPICS 2010 

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 offi cial VANOC website. 

(www.vancouver2010.com) 

Refl ecting 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.

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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. 

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. 


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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 fi nd 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 


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

and in 2001, an initial fl eet 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 fl eet 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 profi t under the watchful eye of CEO Scott Griffi th, 

who has implemented new initiatives to increase the marketability, popularity 

and hip-factor of the company. Griffi th understood that style on a budget 

is a big concern for people these 

days, especially the student and 

young professional demographic 

that defi nes and monitors what is 

considered “cool.” In response, 

he overhauled the Zipcar fl eet, 

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 

ENVIRONMENT 

perfect urban city for the next fl eet of cars. In addition to the company’s 

slew of major awards, Fast Company named Griffi ths one of “Four Leaders 

You Need To Know” in 2005, while Ernst and Young named him a fi nalist in 

its highly regarded Entrepreneur Of The Year award. 

If you are a Vancouverite requiring a Zipcar, you can fi nd 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 fl eet. 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 benefi ts, such as discounts at Zipcaraffi 

liated 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 fi ngertips 

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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CBC’s Peter Mansbridge and Rick Cluff. 

Goldfi sh Pacifi c Kitchen GM Jennifer Hennessey 

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Campbell and Senator Larry Campbell. 

CTV’s Coleen Christie and Renu Bakshi at 

Sanafi r’s shoe showcase. 

Actress Catherine Horseman in a winning 

Jean Paul Gauthier dress.

Tiffany and Co’s Rob Ferguson with actress Michelle Phillips 

and Jacqui Cohen. 

Fiona Forbes and Seema Dhillon attend 

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Canucks Trevor Linden and his wife Christina. 

Minister of Transportation Kevin Falcon visited 

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speaker and a shiny black “piano fi nish” wood cabinet speakers for blasting 

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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 

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“Greening your life” – both personally and professionally – has become somewhat 

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devices – minus the plug and outlet. So let the sun shine in. 

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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 .>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 fi t right into your shirt pocket. 

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weather; it has essential safety features and can recognize points of interest such 

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stay | HOTELS 

Westin Bayshore 

604.682.3377 

Sutton Place 

604.662.5511 

Pacifi c Palisades 

604.688.0461 

Wedgewood 

604.689.7777 

Opus Hotel 

604.642.6787 

relax | LOUNGE 

George 

604.628.5555 

Goldfi sh 

604.689.8318 

La Terrazza 

604.899.4449 

Bacchus 

604.608.5348 

Rare 

604.669.1256 

pamper | SPA 

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 

vogue | FASHION 

Chanel 

604.682.0522 

MaxMara 

604.257.2300 

Leone 

604.683.1133 

Ermenegildo Zegna 

604.681.7988 

Holt Renfrew 

604.681.3121 


advice | PROFESSIONAL 

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 

comfort | HOME 

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 

gadgets | TECH 

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 

drive | CARS 

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 

eats | RESTAURANTS 

Earls 

604.984.4341 

Browns 

604.922.9306 

Duece 

604.988.8180 

Chambar 

604.879.7119 

Rangoli 

604.736.5711 

bars | WINE 

Capones 

604.684.7900 

Rare 

604.669.1256 

Unwined 

604.684.5225 

Elixir 

604.642.0557 

Joe Fortes 

604.669.1940 

gourmand | DINING 

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 

biscotti | CAFÉ 

Café Artigiano 

604.696.9222 

L’Arte Gelato 

604.925.4133 

Delanys 

604.921.4466 

Urban Tea Merchants 

604.926.3392 

Trafi q 

604.925.2503 

retreat | RESORTS 

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 

sound | MUSIC 

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 

glitterati | JEWELRY 

Lugaro 

604.925.2043 

Brinkhaus 

604.689.7055 

Cartier 

604.683.6878 

Stittgen Fine Jewellers 

604.925.8333 

Time and Gold 

604.682.4487 

collectibles | ART 

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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