Inside Van - Aug. 8, 2020

Chester Fields Teen Photography Exhibit at Polygon Gallery

The theme of this year’s Chester Fields Teen Photography Program was “Global Warning”, inviting artists to visualise the forces of nature—and the forces that threaten it. What emerges in the 2020 finalists’ works is a sense of creativity, courage, and clarity as they capture dynamic circumstances and far-reaching consequences affecting our Planet Earth. Indicator and interactive map.

Duet Ice Cream Sandwich event at Duet

On Saturday, July 25th, from 12 noon - 2 pm Adera hosted another of their popular sales events that include tasty treats. Interested buyers headed down to the Duet sales centre in Coquitlam to enjoy sweet ice cream delicacies, hand-crafted by the talented team at Innocent Ice Cream. Known for their “World’s best gluten-free ice cream sandwiches”, these treats were the perfect way to cool down on a hot day, while also touring Duet’s newly re-opened presentation centre, alongside an Adera Sales Manager.

Cambie Gardens Announces Open House Saturdays and Sundays

The sales team at Cambie Gardens announced that the beautiful presentation Centre at 788 West 57th Avenue will be opening to visitors on the weekend, and the rest of the week by appointment. Cambie Gardens is Onni’s prestigious master-planned community across the street from Langara Golf Course and just down Cambie Street from Oakridge Mall. In a park-like setting surrounding manicured gardens, paths, and boutique retail, the East Tower and West Tower are currently for sale. Cambie Gardens boasts over 35,000 square feet of resort-style amenities and the two towers currently selling also include spacious penthouses as well as townhomes with separate parking.

The Oaks Phase Two: The Holly

On July 7, The Oaks unveiled Phase Two of their popular West Coquitlam community, called Holly.

Over 100 new homeowners have already chosen to plant roots in the first phase of The Oaks, and with Holly, Phase 2 now selling, this is your opportunity to be a part of this new community. Holly offers a new collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes overlooking over half an acre of private courtyards, greenways and lush gardens. Nestled in over 28,000 sq. ft. of abundant amenities in the family-friendly neighborhood of West Coquitlam, The Oaks is just steps from SkyTrain, exciting retail, and minutes to SFU Burnaby and Port Moody.

Alabaster Homes Re-branding

Alabaster Homes has been known as a builder of superb townhomes, and now they have given their brand a refresh, to be consistent with their focus on people as well as places. Named after a precious material that was used to make boxes that held families’ treasures and memories, Alabaster’s new look expresses the distillation of their commitment to more than just building walls around people, but also to caring for the people inside those walls with exemplary customer service. The new, muted palette and simple representation of the alabaster box portrays Alabaster’s integrity and focus on not just the shelters, but to building supportive environments for the people living in them.

Did you know?

The City of Vancouver has created a number of temporary pop-up plazas throughout the city, closing down street blocks for community use during the pandemic. They give people space to eat, visit, rest, or enjoy the weather while maintaining a safe distance from each other. To find one near you, go to Vancouver.ca.