Loblaws on Lonsdale
A new Loblaws CityMarket will be opening its doors at Lonsdale Avenue and 16th Street on July 19.
According to a press release from the company, the 40,000-square-foot full-service grocery store has "a distinctive food market style layout, that includes quick and easy grab-and-go meals for the busy commuter and discerning urban customer."
The store will feature a 12-foot-high cheese wall with more than 300 varieties of cheese, more than 100 organic products in the produce department, an in-house registered dietician and the PC black label collection.
Franchise owner Hugh Ruckman started his career in grocery retail more than 25 years ago and was the franchise owner of the Extra Foods store formerly located in the same location.
"My team and I are very excited to share the wonderful food experiences Loblaws CityMarket has to offer," Ruckman stated in the release. "We are committed to bringing fresh food, quality products and superior customer service in a one stop food store for the busy urban North Vancouver shopper."
Stellar stay
The Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver has made the inaugural HotelsCombined list of Canada's 2013 Stellar Stays.
The website last month revealed 15 standout hotels across Canada. All of them currently rate 9.0 and over with a minimum of 250 customer reviews on the HotelsCombined site, have a significant community or environmental program, and have received at least three major industry awards in the past year.
British Columbia took the lion's share of the awards with 11 of the 15 honour role hotels located in Canada's westernmost province.
Nominations sought
The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is looking for the best businesses in the community.
The chamber is currently accepting nominations for the 16th annual Business Excellence Awards, which recognize successful companies and the hardworking people behind them.
The awards promote the advancement of responsible business leadership and harmony within North Vancouver. Categories include: Best Business, Business Person of the Year, Community Contribution, Innovation, Service Excellence and Young Entrepreneur (under 36).
All companies that have been in existence for 18 months, and are located in the City or District of North Vancouver, are eligible (they do not have to be chamber members).
Finalists receive a short film about their organization along with recognition at the Business Excellence Awards Gala. In addition to the short film, winners receive an award and exposure. Nominations will be accepted until July 31. Email [email protected] or visit the office, 102-124 W. 1st St. for a nomination form.
Chamber move
The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will be moving to a permanent location in the new Westerleigh building at 2235 Marine Dr. on July 30. The new address will be on the ground floor.
To submit information on North Shore business groups or events to our Briefcase section, email [email protected].
