In the Community

When the provincial government shut down schools in March due to COVID-19, students and teachers alike were thrown into virtual classrooms with mixed results.

Young artist: Rafael James Bautista, 16, Sutherland Secondary Art teacher: Veis Dokhani Favourite art: Observational drawing/painting Favourite artist: Fernando Amorsolo His teacher writes : Rafael is a highly engaged and dedicated student.

The Old Dutch Mill service station and confectionery, shown here in 1943, is a great example of “novelty architecture” (a.k.a. fantastic architecture) from the North Shore's past.

Musqueam, Squamish to use newly built water vessels in traditional races

Not too many people have heard of Harry Jerome, despite him being a Canadian track and field star in the ‘60s, who won a bronze medal at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo and set seven world sprint records over the course of his career.

This 1905 photograph by North Vancouver photographer G.G. Nye shows a “clearing bee” of community volunteers clearing land at 7th and Lonsdale to create Victoria Park. The two men on top of the large stump are identified as the Diplock brothers.

Captain Marvel and Back to the Future on the bill with proceeds going to charity

Bianca Hayes faces mosquitos and micro naps to raise funds for ovarian cancer research

With British Columbians self-isolating at home in 2020 due to COVID-19, communities across B.C. have seen a surge of interest in homesteading activities, such as baking, gardening and preserving.

Here are some quick tips from a Choices Markets nutritionist for a healthy picnic using North Shore suppliers