Deep Cove Crier Archive

Our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters from the Tsleil-Waututh community on the recent loss of Leonard George. At his funeral service on Dec.

A new neighbourhood church could be coming to the Cove soon. Craig Thiessen , pastor of The Bridge Church, talked with Spiritually Speaking columnist Ed Hird about plans to move his congregation from Capilano University to 1384 Deep Cove Rd.

The community came together to remember late Tsleil-Waututh Nation leader, environmental activist and actor Leonard George, who passed away at the age of 71 on Dec. 6 after a long battle with throat cancer.

Deep Cove Kayak owner Erian Baxter has designed some sentimental pendants in honour of her friend, former Spirit of the West frontman John Mann, who is c urrently battling early onset Alzheimer’s .

Parkgate Community Centre will come alive this holiday season, as light and laughter guides the way through corridors lined with glowing Christmas trees decorated by community members. Be sure to check out the Crier’s newspaper-themed Christmas tree.

Don your best costume and brave the chilly waters off Panorama Park for this popular annual New Year’s Day tradition. Or you can always watch by the warmth of the bonfire as those brave souls take part in the icy initiation.

Tobogganing, s’mores by the fire pit, food trucks, snowshoeing, roving entertainers and a dazzling fireworks display are all part of the family friendly New Year’s Eve event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Mt. Seymour. Tickets are $25. Info: mountseymour.

Deep Cove Stage will be back with its ever-popular Christmas pantomime, Dec.15-30. Join in the fun for this family friendly show that’s full of slapstick, romance, music and laughter.

How does your family celebrate Christmas? Is having a turkey at Christmas part of your tradition? Does your family put out a Nativity scene? The term nativity comes from the Latin nativus, which means arisen by birth.

The Christmas elves are out in full force in the Cove. Kudos to district workers for stringing glowing bulbs in the trees behind the cultural centre – making seasons bright in our village.