For the record, December 1, 2015

People on the Move

Development/Construction

Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. has been recognized internationally with a Global award for world’s best senior-focused intergenerational master-planned community design in 2015 for its progressive, sustainable village, Oasis, in Langley.

The Globals celebrate the best individual and company performances in the over-50s housing sector worldwide and are awarded by the U.K.-based Over 50s Housing Publishing Group, which reviews standards and trends in senior housing in more than 200 countries every year.

Majid Bahrami, Canada research chair in alternative energy conversion systems and professor at Simon Fraser University’s School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, is the recipient of a 2016 Canada Clean50 Award in the research and development category. Bahrami was cited for discovering new products and processes that improve the efficiency of heating/cooling systems for a broad range of uses, such as in vehicles, electronics and buildings, and for his leadership in training students to design sustainability solutions.

Hal Siden, medical director, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, was presented with the Dr. Parminder Singh Award of Distinction by the BC Pediatric Society for his leading work in the field of pediatrics. Siden’s clinical, education and research interests are in pediatric palliative care, pediatric pain management and complex care management for vulnerable children. Siden is a clinical professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of British Columbia, with a joint appointment in the interdepartmental division of palliative medicine. Additionally, he is a senior associate clinician scientist at the Child & Family Research Institute and is principal investigator on several projects funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Siden also founded the telehealth program at Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of BC, which uses advanced telecommunications for long-distance clinics and education around the province.

Prentice Durbin and Steven Lukas have joined Harper Grey LLP as associate counsel within the firm’s business law group; Lukas will co-chair the group. Durbin and Lukas each have diverse practices advising international, national and small business in a broad range of business and investment areas and join Harper Grey from the Vancouver office of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP.

Robert Pease, currently a director of Pilot Gold Inc., has been appointed interim president and CEO of the company. Pease is the former president, CEO and director of Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. and previously the founder, president, CEO and director of Terrane Metals Corp. Pease is also currently a director of Red Eagle Mining, Pure Gold, Luna Gold and Endurance Gold.

Richard Williams, vice-president of engineering and development at Novagold Resources Inc., has been appointed to Kaminak Gold Corp.’s board of directors. Williams was nominated by Kaminak shareholder Electrum Strategic Opportunities Fund LP, pursuant to the terms of financing announced on September 28. Williams has more than 30 years of experience in the mining industry.

Stephen Scott has been appointed interim CEO at Entrée Gold Inc., replacing Greg Crowe, who is departing Entrée to pursue other opportunities. Scott has more than 25 years of global experience in all mining industry sectors, most recently serving as CEO of Minenet Advisors, a capital markets and management advisory consultancy.

Darren Hall has been appointed chief operating officer at Newmarket Gold Inc., effective December 7. Hall will be based in Australia and have responsibility for all of the company’s operating mines and growth projects. He joins the company from Newmont Mining Corp., where he held roles of increasing responsibility throughout the organization for the past 29 years.

Vee Pho has joined Yulu PR as the firm’s account co-ordinator. Pho’s experience is in lifestyle public relations and event co-ordination. Pho has a strong interest in conscious fashion and works with organizations like Eco Fashion Week, which is dedicated to stimulating the growth and development of sustainable practices in the fashion industry.

Dale Steeves has been appointed vice-president of communications at Laura Ballance Media Group. With more than 20 years of experience, including 10 as an award-winning journalist, Steeves has worked extensively in top communications roles, notably as director of communications for the B.C. premier’s office under Gordon Campbell and most recently as VP of executive and corporate communications for Telus.

Ashish Malik, VP of global marketing for biologics at Bayer CropScience, has been appointed an independent adviser to Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc.

Smythe LLP has expanded its practice on Vancouver Island through its merger with Nanaimo accounting firm J.A. Smith & Associates Inc. J.A. Smith & Associates, led by Joyce A. Smith, has served Nanaimo with a wide range of services for 25 years. The firms will unite under the name Smythe LLP.

Business in Vancouver welcomes submissions from local small businesses and large corporations alike that demonstrate examples of corporate philanthropy and community involvement in the Vancouver area. High-resolution images are also welcome.

Vancouver Bullion & Currency Exchange donated $3,000 to Richmond Hospital Foundation.

Flight Centre Canada donated $50,000 to Make-A-Wish Canada. Funds were raised during the company’s Wish Trek challenge through Iceland that took place in August.

Capilano Audi donated $10,000 to CKNW Orphans’ Fund. The car dealership donated part proceeds from every vehicle sold in the month of October, supporting special-needs children in B.C.

Chevron Canada donated $5,100 in gift cards to Douglas College students accessing practicum sites outside the U-Pass zone.

H.Y. Louie Co. Ltd. recently partnered with One to One Literacy, donating $7,500 to the organization and sponsoring the Top Up at the Till campaign that ran in all IGA/Marketplace IGA stores throughout B.C. during the month of September. •