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The Province
17 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- The Province
PNE Prize Home 2025: Step inside $2.5M Langley residence built for the win
This year's PNE prize home showcases three bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms and a separate two-bedroom suite The PNE Prize Home for 2025 is a 3,292-sq.-ft., three-storey residence located in Langley Township. Designed and built by Miracon Developments with interior design by Brown & Co., it's move-in ready and showcases furnishings by Yaletown Interiors, energy efficient smart-home technology with the support of BC Hydro, a Husqvarna yard care package and an EV charger in the two-car attached garage. Photo by iShot Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Now in its 91st year, the PNE Prize Home Lottery is more than just a draw — it's a deeply rooted tradition. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors 'It's the oldest prize home lottery in North America, and, I believe, the most beloved — because of the tradition,' says PNE spokesperson Laura Ballance. This year's Langley-based prize house represents more than just a dream home, says Ballance, as the revenue supports the PNE's non-revenue-producing initiatives like its agriculture programs. 'It has a special place in the heart of a lot of British Columbians.' Showcasing B.C.-based builders and designers, Miracon Developments, named Best Single-Family Builder of the Year at the 2025 HAVAN Awards and Best Residential Community of the Year at the 2025 Georgie Awards, designed and built the residence with interior design by Brown & Co Interior Design. Textures like leather, linen, mohair and velvet add to the comfy, lived-in look in the home's great room. Wall painting and small, block pieces on side table, mantle and inset shelf by Maple Ridge artist Leisa Marie. Photo by iShot The Grand Home Prize Package, valued at $2.5 million, is move-in ready and features furnishings by Yaletown Interiors, energy-efficient smart-home technology supported by BC Hydro and a Husqvarna yard care package. It's the fourth year in a row Langley has been selected as the location for the PNE Prize Home, and this year's home, with its 3,292 square feet of living space with a flexible, three-storey layout, will go to one lucky ticket buyer following the draw on Sept. 8. Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The 2025 PNE Prize Home is furnished by Yaletown Interiors. Wide-weave, jute-backed dining chairs, chunky ceramics, contemporary matte-black Leila chandelier by Z-Lite and dusky tan Roller Coaster paint by Dulux work together to create an earthy, modern esthetic. Photo by iShot "I love vintage pieces, and I try to bring them into every home," says interior designer Sara Brown, who incorporated vintage treasures such as a brass plant pot, wooden fruit bowl and rolling pin into the 2025 PNE Prize Home kitchen. Photo by iShot A cosy den on the main floor. Walls and ceiling painted in a peppery hue add moody drama. Photo by iShot A hallway connecting the two-car garage and living area doubles as a mudroom with storage space for outdoorsy accessories. Beadboard wall treatment and Daltile's Quartetto checkerboard tiles give the area rustic style. Photo by iShot Powder room on the main floor. "We brought in some darker paint colours just to add a little bit of contrast while still leaving it bright with the open upper floor," says interior designer Sara Brown. Photo by iShot A spacious primary bedroom with a pretty view of nearby park and walking trails. Photo by iShot One of the three bedrooms on the top level features a window seat and Scandi-inspired Nocturne dark blue wallpaper by Borastapeter. Photo by iShot An upstairs bedroom showcases built-in seating and storage. Photo by iShot A split, three-piece bathroom is shared by the secondary bedrooms upstairs. Photo by iShot The upstairs laundry room features Samsung appliances, Acritec's Europa sink and Daltile's Quartetto checkerboard floor tiles Photo by iShot The fully fenced backyard is ready for action. A Husqvarna yard care package is included in the 2025 PNE Grand Prize Home Package. Photo by iShot The basement suite kitchen features matte-black accessories and a Samsung appliance package. Photo by iShot A legal two-bedroom basement suite offers flexibility for multigenerational living or a mortgage helper. Photo by iShot Primary bedroom in the two-bedroom basement suite. Photo by iShot Second bedroom in the basement suite has been styled to do double-duty as a home office. Photo by iShot Bathroom in the two-bedroom basement suite. Photo by iShot Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. The home's main floor features an open-concept great room and kitchen/dining area designed for connection and comfort. There's a mudroom corridor off the garage, a half-bath, and — a thoughtful touch in today's tech-saturated world — a library-styled den for kicking back and reading a good book. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. A legal two-bedroom basement suite and a separate downstairs whiskey-tasting room complete the residence. Every space invites you to slow down, unwind, and connect with your surroundings and with the home, says interior designer Sara Brown, principal at Brown & Co. Brown wanted to create an 'earthy modern' esthetic: a sense of warmth and moodiness that makes the home feel lived-in and timeless. An eclectic mix of metals, wood, vintage brass and pottery in the spacious kitchen captures that weathered look. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We brought in some darker paint colours just to add a little bit of contrast while still leaving it bright with the open upper floor,' she says, noting the earthy, cracked-pepper coloured wall and ceiling paint in the den. A cosy den on the main floor. Walls and ceiling painted in a peppery hue add moody drama. Photo by iShot So long basement gym or games room, this year's PNE Prize Home has a whiskey-tasting room kitted out with games and cosy furnishings. Photo by iShot Maple Ridge artist Leisa Marie was commissioned to create a series of mixed media and watercolours inspired by the region's natural surroundings, and her work is featured throughout the home, adding to the lived-in esthetic Brown had in mind. Nature is within easy reach with a park and walking trails behind the home. 'This is a City of Langley green space and walking park, so nothing will ever be built back there,' says Ballance. The 2025 Prize Home is located at 19619 76B Ave, Langley Township and can be toured from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays until Aug. 23. Free tour tickets are available through TicketLeader. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In addition to the grand Prize Home package, ticket purchasers have the chance to win one of five vehicles from Chevrolet and Cadillac, five $10,000 cash prizes, two seven-day cruise packages with Holland America plus $1,500 in cash; a Winnebago Micro Minnie Trailer from Woody's RV World; a 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob from Trev Deeley Motorcycles; and a hot tub package from Beachcomber Hot Tubs Group. There are four PNE Prize Home ticket options: bundles of two tickets for $35, six tickets for $80, 15 tickets for $165 and 30 tickets for $285, all available online at via phone at 604-678-4663, or toll-free at 1-877-946-4663. The deadline to purchase tickets is Sept. 1. Read More Vancouver Whitecaps Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks Celebrity News
CTV News
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
PNE Fair
New Shows, Timeless Traditions, and Headline Entertainment. Set the Stage for an Unforgettable Summer. Make the PNE Fair your End-of-Summer party from August 16th to September 1st (closed August 18th & 25th). A cherished summer tradition for over a century, the PNE is proud to unveil its highly anticipated 2025 Fair programming running from August 16th to September 1st. This year's event will once again feature a dynamic mix of entertainment, including internationally renowned performers, innovative new shows, and beloved classics tailored uniquely to the PNE Fair experience.
Vancouver Sun
21 hours ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
PNE Prize Home 2025: Step inside the $2.5M Langley residence built for the win
Now in its 91st year, the PNE Prize Home Lottery is more than just a draw — it's a deeply rooted tradition. 'It's the oldest prize home lottery in North America, and, I believe, the most beloved — because of the tradition,' says PNE spokesperson Laura Ballance. This year's Langley-based prize house represents more than just a dream home, says Ballance, as the revenue supports the PNE's non-revenue-producing initiatives like its agriculture programs. 'It has a special place in the heart of a lot of British Columbians.' Showcasing B.C.-based builders and designers, Miracon Developments, named Best Single-Family Builder of the Year at the 2025 HAVAN Awards and Best Residential Community of the Year at the 2025 Georgie Awards , designed and built the residence with interior design by Brown & Co Interior Design. The Grand Home Prize Package, valued at $2.5 million, is move-in ready and features furnishings by Yaletown Interiors, energy-efficient smart-home technology supported by BC Hydro and a Husqvarna yard care package. It's the fourth year in a row Langley has been selected as the location for the PNE Prize Home, and this year's home, with its 3,292 square feet of living space with a flexible, three-storey layout, will go to one lucky ticket buyer following the draw on Sept. 8. 1 of 16 Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. The home's main floor features an open-concept great room and kitchen/dining area designed for connection and comfort. There's a mudroom corridor off the garage, a half-bath, and — a thoughtful touch in today's tech-saturated world — a library-styled den for kicking back and reading a good book. Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Westcoast Homes will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. A legal two-bedroom basement suite and a separate downstairs whiskey-tasting room complete the residence. Every space invites you to slow down, unwind, and connect with your surroundings and with the home, says interior designer Sara Brown, principal at Brown & Co. Brown wanted to create an 'earthy modern' esthetic: a sense of warmth and moodiness that makes the home feel lived-in and timeless. An eclectic mix of metals, wood, vintage brass and pottery in the spacious kitchen captures that weathered look. 'We brought in some darker paint colours just to add a little bit of contrast while still leaving it bright with the open upper floor,' she says, noting the earthy, cracked-pepper coloured wall and ceiling paint in the den. Maple Ridge artist Leisa Marie was commissioned to create a series of mixed media and watercolours inspired by the region's natural surroundings, and her work is featured throughout the home, adding to the lived-in esthetic Brown had in mind. Nature is within easy reach with a park and walking trails behind the home. 'This is a City of Langley green space and walking park, so nothing will ever be built back there,' says Ballance. The 2025 Prize Home is located at 19619 76B Ave, Langley Township and can be toured from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays until Aug. 23. Free tour tickets are available through TicketLeader . In addition to the grand Prize Home package, ticket purchasers have the chance to win one of five vehicles from Chevrolet and Cadillac, five $10,000 cash prizes, two seven-day cruise packages with Holland America plus $1,500 in cash; a Winnebago Micro Minnie Trailer from Woody's RV World; a 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Bob from Trev Deeley Motorcycles ; and a hot tub package from Beachcomber Hot Tubs Group. There are four PNE Prize Home ticket options: bundles of two tickets for $35, six tickets for $80, 15 tickets for $165 and 30 tickets for $285, all available online at , via phone at 604-678-4663, or toll-free at 1-877-946-4663. The deadline to purchase tickets is Sept. 1.
CTV News
22-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Here's a look inside the 2025 PNE Prize Home
Take a look inside the 2025 PNE Prize Home in Langley, one of the most coveted buildings in the province estimated at $2.5-million.
Vancouver Sun
19-07-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
New book unravels the story of B.C. sports mogul and Australian fugitive Con Jones
You've probably never heard of Con Jones. But he was once a household name in Vancouver, a fixture in local newspapers and sports pages in the 1910s and '20s. Jones owned a chain of tobacco shops called Don't Argue, which featured early Vancouver's most unforgettable logo: a guy in a bowler hat shoving another guy in the face. He also ran several pool rooms and a bowling alley. However, the real source of his wealth was probably gambling, which was illegal but tolerated by the police. With his profits, he founded a professional lacrosse team, and even built his own sports stadium by the PNE, Con Jones Park. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. For all the notoriety he received, the details of his background seemed a bit fuzzy. Jones was Australian, but his life Down Under was a mystery. So John Fuller set out to unravel it. It took a decade, but Fuller has just released a Jones bio, Fatigue, Fortune and Fear: The Rise and Fall of Con Jones (Tellwell). It's subtitled 'Australian fugitive, Canadian sports mogul.' It turns out that Con Jones wasn't his real name. It was Thomas Shortel. He changed it after he fled Australia when his betting shop didn't have the money to pay out to customers after the Melbourne Cup, a big horse race. Essentially, he bet the favourites would lose, and he wouldn't have to pay out the money. 'The first two favourites came in first and second,' relates Fuller, 68, a former copy editor at The Province. 'He gambled and lost, and had to take off. 'If the favourites lose, that's great, I'm legit, I've got this money. And if the favourites win, I'm just taking the money (and skipping town).' That's the game.' He sailed to Vancouver with his brother, arriving in November 1903 with the money he didn't pay to bettors. Most people on the lam would have stayed out of the public eye, but Tom Shortel was a showman, with a penchant for the limelight. So he became Con Jones, opened a pool hall with card tables and started promoting special events, like smokers, through amateur sports clubs. 'In those days, the cities had what they called a 10-cent rule,' explains Fuller, who was born in London, England, grew up in South Africa and immigrated to Canada in the 1980s. 'The city inspectors would tolerate gambling as long as nobody could lose more than 10 cents at a time, and Con just milked that to the max. He would have all sorts of different little games going on in his building that the guys could play.' When the authorities tried to put a stop to all the gambling going on, Jones hired the best lawyers. 'He managed to keep himself on the right side of the law through high-powered legal muscle,' said Fuller, who is selling his book online through Amazon and Chapters/Indigo. 'His little trick was he never participated ever in the stakes of any game. He would have a little slot on the side of the table, (and) before each hand got dealt, you had to drop a penny in the slot. 'It's amazing, (his) wealth was built up sort of a penny at a time.' Jones spent a fortune enticing star lacrosse players to play for a team he began in Vancouver. Some were also hockey stars. Jones paid Newsy Lalonde $5,000 to play for his lacrosse team, at a time when Lalonde made $1,300 per season to play for the Montreal Canadiens. It worked. Jones' lacrosse team won the Minto Cup over the archrival New Westminster Salmonbellies in 1911. His finances also grew with the Don't Argue chain, which included 20 East Hastings St., longtime home of The Only seafood restaurant. But behind the scenes there always seemed to be turmoil. Fuller believes Shortel/Jones may have been blackmailed in Australia by a ruthless newspaper owner named Norton. In Australia, Shortel/Jones also left behind an illegitimate daughter, Victoria Johnson, who reconnected with him when she was 17 and was constantly causing a kerfuffle. Victoria had a knack for conning wealthy men out of their money, which eventually landed her in an Australian jail. –OPTIONAL TRIM FOR PRINT– 'She was a real talent, in a criminal sense,' said Fuller. 'It was breathtaking, the scope of it. She would pretend to be someone really wealthy who had this huge inheritance coming, and then once she got to know somebody, she would borrow money from them, usually quite a big sum. And then disappear.' –END OPTIONAL TRIM– Jones and his family still managed to remain quite respectable in the public eye, building a handsome mansion in Shaughnessy in 1922 that was adorned with the latest rage, a King Tut-themed chandelier. Jones also put a $1,000 down payment on a site in east Vancouver to build Con Jones park in 1920, which was a major venue for lacrosse, soccer and baseball for decades. It's now known as Callister Park, after the man who had sold it to Jones, who had never paid off the mortgage on the land. Fuller discovered all this through his grandmother Margaret, whose second marriage was to one of Con Jones' sons, Dill. When his grandmother died in 2002, she left behind boxes of the Jones archive, including diaries, metal token/coins that were used at the Don't Argue, and a couple of dazzling scrapbooks featuring newspaper clippings, photos and illustrations. Sadly, the health of Jones declined in the 1920s after decades of alcoholism. He died on June 3, 1929, at only 59 years old. jmackie@
