Vancouver, B.C. - August 21st, 2012 - Westhaven Ventures Inc. (TSX-V:WHN) is pleased to announce the results of the Company's Annual General meeting of Shareholders ("Meeting") held in Vancouver, British Columbia on August 20th, 2012. The shareholders approved all motions put forth at the Meeting including the re- appointment of Smythe Ratcliffe LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the Company's independent auditors, and the confirmation of the Company's Stock Option Plan.

The shareholders re-elected David Grenville Thomas, Gareth Thomas, Victor Tanaka and Shaun Pollard to the Company's Board of Directors.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

WESTHAVEN VENTURES INC.

"David Grenville Thomas"

David Grenville Thomas, President & CEO, Director

About Westhaven Ventures Inc.

Westhaven Ventures Inc. is a Canadian based exploration company focused on the acquisition and exploration of prospective resource properties. Westhaven is focused on advancing its Shovelnose gold and BEN projects in British Columbia. Westhaven trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol WHN.

For further information, please contact Gareth Thomas at 604-681-5558 or visit Westhaven´s website at www.westhavenventures.com

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