Broadway is a major east-west thoroughfare in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In Vancouver’s numbered avenue grid system, it runs in place of a 9th Avenue, between 8th and 10th. The street has six lanes for most of its course. Portions of the street carry the British Columbia Highway 7 designation.

The route begins as “West Broadway” at the intersection of Wallace Crescent and 8th Avenue, in the affluent residential neighbourhood of West Point Grey, a few kilometres east of the University of British Columbia (UBC). Past Alma Street, Broadway takes over from 10th Avenue as one of Vancouver’s major thoroughfares, as it enters Greek West Broadway (or Greektown) section of Vancouver’s Kitsilano district. East of here are several blocks of generally trendy, upscale shops interspersed with low-rise apartment blocks and small supermarkets. The surrounding neighbourhoods generally consist of large, older homes dating from the early twentieth century, many of which have been subdivided into rental suites.

As Broadway approaches Arbutus Street, the commercial establishments become larger before transitioning into a mix of small to mid-size apartment blocks. East of Burrard Street, the apartment blocks get progressively taller, and commercial establishments larger and busier. Between Burrard and Main Street, Broadway can be considerably congested by vehicular traffic. Past Granville Street, Broadway yields completely to medium-to-large commercial structures and high-rise apartments and condominiums. Between Cambie and Main, the commercial establishments become smaller and somewhat more downscale.

At Ontario Street, two blocks west of Main, the route becomes “East Broadway.” After bisecting Main and Kingsway, traffic on Broadway eases somewhat, and the character returns to a mix of small-to-medium apartment buildings and commercial establishments, interspersed with older homes – all considerably less affluent than those to the west. At Commercial Drive, Broadway passes by the Commercial–Broadway SkyTrain Station. Past here for several blocks, the neighbourhood consists predominantly of older residential homes.

As Broadway travels east of Renfrew Street, the neighbourhood once again becomes mixed, with older homes to the north and larger industrial, commercial, and warehouse establishments to the south. Broadway finally ends at Cassiar Street, just short of the Vancouver-Burnaby boundary, where it becomes the Lougheed Highway.

Broadway was created at the turn of the 20th century, along with other gridded roads south of False Creek, to meet the needs of an expanding population in Vancouver. The name of the route was changed from 9th Avenue to Broadway in 1909, at the behest of merchants around Main Street (at that time the hub of Vancouver commerce), who felt that it bestowed a more cosmopolitan air. Commercial establishments originally spread out around the intersections of Cambie and Main Streets, while the character of the rest of the route remained predominantly single-family dwellings.

By the 1970s, the length of Broadway had become a major arterial route in Vancouver, conveying commuters from downtown to the neighbourhoods of the west and east sides. With the growth of UBC and the expansion of the Vancouver General Hospital (one block south of Broadway between approximately Oak and Cambie), traffic demands accelerated. In the 1990s, the agency then responsible for public transit in Greater Vancouver — BC Transit — introduced an express bus route, the 99 B-Line, to help reduce congestion. The Vancouver transportation plan for Broadway notes that congestion is such that the bus service is at capacity, and will not be eased until a new rapid transit line is built paralleling the street. It is anticipated that the SkyTrain’s Millennium Line will be extended to Central Broadway by 2021; the extension is expected to connect with Canada Line at Broadway-City Hall Station, at the intersection of Broadway and Cambie Street.

Network: NBC
Original Airdate: October 28, 1984

As a genre that sort of falls somewhere in the middle of highbrow and lowbrow entertainment, the made for television movie was able to play around with expectations and the types of stories it could bring to viewers. But then somewhere in between the betweens of The Burning Bed and Diary of Teenage Hitchhiker lies another middle, where films that set out to entertain weren’t sure if they should aim for that high or low bar. One of those films, City Killer, which is somewhat befuddling and perhaps overly ambitious, is also, for the most part, high entertainment, thanks to an extremely engaging Terence Knox and some decent special effects.

And, then there’s that common trope of 1980s TV. We all loved Heather Locklear. Circa early – mid 1980s, Locklear was all over the, ahem, boob tube, appearing as a series regular on the popular T.J. Hooker, while also showing up periodically to stir the pot at the Carrington mansion in Dynasty. She also somehow managed to appear on things such as Love Boat and even Firestarter. So it’s no shock that the indefatigable charmer found the time to star in a Movie of the Week, although it is really what the MOW is about that makes City Killer so interesting (Sorry Heather, you’ve been upstaged by a mad bomber!).

Locklear is Andrea McKnight, a general workaholic who has a dog she never walks, and who also enjoys slightly warm relationships with her co-workers. But she tends to be a tad aloof, choosing to keep herself in a self-imposed state of solitude in her airy apartment (she could walk that dog once in a while though). Things take a weird turn when she comes home late one night to find an attractive, but creepy man waiting for her. He’s Leo (Terence Knox), an ex who would prefer to be a current. But considering how he picks locks and waits in the dark for pretty blondes, he’s not made of great boyfriend material. Even worse, when Andrea flat out refuses his advances, he decides to blow up buildings to get her attention! Nicknamed The Love Bomber, Leo joyfully sets explosives throughout the city, eventually targeting Andrea’s job amongst other random buildings.

Enter Lieutenant “Eck” Eckford (Gerald McRaney), a handsome but humorless cop who is assigned to protect Andrea and bring Leo to justice. Mostly though, he seems almost as sinister as Leo, constantly telling Andrea that she’s a target because she’s “a very nice person,” who understands when a guy can’t get an erection. Then he quietly ogles her. In short, I was sort of rooting for Leo.

City Killer is, pardon the expression, a blast. Locklear and McRaney seem to be phoning it in, but the supporting cast, especially Todd Susman, John Harkins (best know to me for playing Ham Lushbough on an episode of the Golden Girls), and Harkin’s little rodent co-star, not to mention the lovably weird Knox are up to the task of making the ridiculous material work. Knox in an absolute joy as crazy Leo and if anyone can make terrorism adorable, it’s this guy.

The screenplay was written by one of the stalwarts of the Movie of the Week, Michael Wood, who was responsible for the excellent telefilms Savages, Haunts of the Very Rich, Outrage and Death Car on the Freeway. By the 1980s, Wood was still penning some interesting fare, including The Execution and The Penthouse, but City Killer honestly seems a little below him. Don’t get me wrong, it is a fun film, but considering how small scale and intimate most of his TVMs are, it felt as though Wood was dipping into his Death Car repertoire and perhaps overshot expectations.

Director Robert Michael Lewis (Pray for the Wildcats, y’all!) moved predominately to TV movies by the 1980s, and this was just one of eight films he directed between 1983-1985! It appears some of the explosions were done with miniatures with the rest comprised of footage of actual demolitions, all to decent effect. Things go boom quite nicely, and you quickly understand that Leo isn’t joking around! He pulverizes the city, and kills several people along the way… all in the name of amore. Awwww, ain’t love grand?

As entertaining as City Killer is, it may be worth noting that it can be an uncomfortable viewing in our post 9-11 world. It’s mostly a flight of fancy and is so gloriously over the top that it’s 99% inoffensive, but (and maybe this is just me) it can be difficult to watch buildings pancake, even all these years later. At the same time, it also sadly recalls a bygone era of innocence adding a nostalgic flavor to the proceedings… but Heather’s intense feather cut basically does the same thing without making you feel bad. City Killer is worth a watch. You’ll fall in love with Leo and root for the bad guy. It’s a good time.

Canada is a dying nation and in this video I break down exactly why I decided to get out before it’s too late. I’ve lived in Canada for over 23 years and it’s sad to see what has happened to the country. I recommend any of you feeling a similar way to me try to leave while you still can as the government is continually making it more difficult to exit.

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Westroyal – 328 Taylor Way, West Vancouver, V7T 2Y4

Building Information

Building Name: Westroyal
Building Address: 328 Taylor Way, West Vancouver, V7T 2Y4
Levels: 19
Suites: 183
Status: Completed
Built: 1993
Title To Land: Leasehold Not Prepaid-strata
Building Type: Lease Hold
Strata Plan: LMS445
Subarea: Park Royal
Area: West Vancouver
Board Name: Real Estate Board Of Greater Vancouver
Management: Wynford Strata Management
Management Phone: 604-261-0285
Units in Development: 183
Units in Strata: 183
Subcategories: Lease Hold
Property Types: Leasehold Not Prepaid-strata

Building Contacts

Management: Wynford Strata Management
phone: 604-261-0285
email: property@wynford.com

Construction Info

Year Built: 1993
Levels: 19
Construction: Concrete
Rain Screen: No
Roof: Metal
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Finish: Stucco

Maintenance Fee Includes

Caretaker, Garbage Pickup, Gardening, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facility

Features

Solid Double Door Entry, Mirrored Closet Doors, Roughed In Vacuum, Custom Closet Organizers, Marble Entry, Cozy Gas Fireplace, Gourmet Kitchens, Relaxing Jacuzzi Jetted Soaker Tub, Enclosed Showers, Fire Sprinkler System In Each Home, Insuite Laundry, Suites Are Pre-wired For Security Systems, Solariums, Large Sundecks, Ocean, City And Mountain Views, Video Intercom And Security System At Front Entrance, Unique Water Feature, Manicured Gardens And Greenspace, Hotel Style Lobby And Halls, Concrete And Glass Construction, Secured Underground Parking, Storage Lockers, Visitor Parking, Indoor Pool, Sauna And Steam Rooms, Exercise Centre, Social Rooms With Large Tv And Pool Table

Description

The West Royal – 328 Taylor Way West Vancouver, BC V7T 2Y4, LMS445 – Located in the popular area of Park Royal in West Vancouver on Taylor Way and Marine Drive. This is a great location that is within steps to all your urban conveniences including transit, Park Royal Shopping Centre, restaurants, medical services, the Seawall with beach access, schools at all levels, walking trails and more! Direct access to major transportation routes including the Lions Gate Bridge allows an easy commute to Downtown Vancouver, North Vancouver and YVR.

The West Royal stands 25 stories tall with 181 luxury homes built in 1993 that are professionally managed. Most homes feature open floor plans, cozy gas fireplaces, elegant marble entry, roughed in vacuums, insuite laundry, pre-wiring for security systems and gourmet kitchens. Other features include mirror closet doors, custom closet organizers, solid double door entry, a relaxing jacuzzi jetted soaker tub, enclosed showers, spacious solariums and large sundecks that boast beautiful ocean, city and mountain views.

The West Royal is quality built with concrete and glass construction that make up these beautiful condo and townhomes. There are many amenities available for residents to enjoy including an exercise room, sauna, spa, social rooms with a large TV and pool table, a common workshop, indoor pool and hot tub. Other unique features include manicured gardens, a round-a-bout driveway, gazebos and a lovely water feature. This building offers secured underground parking, visitor parking, storage lockers and a video intercom with a security system at the front entrance. This is a multiple address complex that includes 70 units at 328 Taylor Way, 101 units at 338 Taylor way and 10 townhomes located at 348 to 366 Taylor Way. This is a desirable location that offers luxury living – Live at The West Royal!