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Two West Vancouver residents appointed to Order of Canada

Two West Vancouver residents appointed to Order of Canada

A pair of West Vancouver residents have been appointed to the Order of Canada, it was announced Friday. Marcia Kran and Glenn Sigurdson were among 114 new appointments named to one of the country’s highest honours.
Petition launched to name a street in Vancouver after Ryan Reynolds

Petition launched to name a street in Vancouver after Ryan Reynolds

In 2020 alone, the petition notes that the funnyman has contributed a substantial amount of money to local organizations, and also contributed his time and energy to making people's lives better.
West Vancouver care provider calls on community to be a Santa to a senior

West Vancouver care provider calls on community to be a Santa to a senior

An in-home care provider in West Vancouver is once again calling on the public to help add a little extra holiday cheer for older adults and seniors in need. Home Instead’s annual Be a Santa to a Senior program is on now until Dec. 11.
North Vancouver not-for-profit plans to hand out hundreds of surprise gifts over holidays

North Vancouver not-for-profit plans to hand out hundreds of surprise gifts over holidays

North Van Cares is asking the community to nominate someone they know on the North Shore who needs a little extra cheer this year for a special gift
Anonymous Art Show identifies safe way to hold exhibition this year

Anonymous Art Show identifies safe way to hold exhibition this year

A well-known annual event where anonymous local artists are encouraged to sell their original works will now feature a buying public who will remain largely unseen as well.
Meet 'Christmas,' the deer lighting up Bowen Island

Meet 'Christmas,' the deer lighting up Bowen Island

A string of Christmas lights wrapped around the deer's antlers doesn't seem to be harming the ungulate
The largest Christmas tree in Vancouver will be lit during virtual ceremony

The largest Christmas tree in Vancouver will be lit during virtual ceremony

Vancouver's breathtaking 76-foot-tall Christmas tree will be set aglow with festive lights during a ceremony that will be broadcast live for all to enjoy.
Good health self-management for a happier life

Good health self-management for a happier life

Good health is easy to take for granted, that is until you no longer have it. Living with a chronic health condition presents challenges one doesn’t think about until faced with them.
North Shore live performance spaces react to new COVID restrictions

North Shore live performance spaces react to new COVID restrictions

All indoor and outdoor community events, such as going to concerts or seeing plays, are barred until Dec. 7
Cute overload in this North Vancouver student's winning Christmas card design

Cute overload in this North Vancouver student's winning Christmas card design

Funds raised from card sales will support Lions Gate Hospital Foundation