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Burnaby politicians' COVID-19 song on sale, proceeds go to food bank

Burnaby politicians' COVID-19 song on sale, proceeds go to food bank

A song performed by a pair of Burnaby politicians, billed as a community anthem during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now digitally available for sale, with proceeds going to the food bank. Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and Coun. Joe Keithley – a.k.a. D.O.A.
Community association donates 450 COVID care packs to front-line workers

Community association donates 450 COVID care packs to front-line workers

Blueridge group gives goodies to Berkley Care Centre and Lions Gate Hospital
TIME TRAVELLER: When buses replaced streetcars in North Vancouver

TIME TRAVELLER: When buses replaced streetcars in North Vancouver

This photo featuring streetcar No.153 shows a meeting of the old and the new. In 1947 a transit campaign called "Rails to Rubber" was launched with the goal of "modernizing" the entire transit system by converting from streetcars to buses.
North Van museum wants you to Zoom back in time with archival backgrounds

North Van museum wants you to Zoom back in time with archival backgrounds

It was a simpler time: streetcars promised a modern new way of getting around Lonsdale, trees the size of giants peppered the land, and many in North Vancouver were obsessed with owning goats for some reason.
Bowen's first virtual craft fair of the COVID era is tomorrow

Bowen's first virtual craft fair of the COVID era is tomorrow

May 3 between 10 a.m. and noon, Bowen vendors will have "booths" set up in a Facebook event.
Someone’s been leaving beautiful flower-petal hearts around West Vancouver

Someone’s been leaving beautiful flower-petal hearts around West Vancouver

A reader sent in these amorous photos recently which appear to show a number of large hearts fashioned out of sticks and loose flower petals. The pictures of the flora hearts were taken at Ambleside and Dundarave beaches.
North Vancouver’s ‘Mr. C’ launches bookmobile for students

North Vancouver’s ‘Mr. C’ launches bookmobile for students

Canyon Heights Elementary students can order books for delivery
Dance crew shakes some booty for Lions Gate Hospital staff and patients (VIDEO)

Dance crew shakes some booty for Lions Gate Hospital staff and patients (VIDEO)

North Vancouver dancers show their support on International Dance Day
North Van photographer documents families isolating at home

North Van photographer documents families isolating at home

A North Vancouver photographer has raised thousands of dollars for the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation by documenting North Shore families on their front steps as they self-isolate at home.
West Vancouver sculptor makes medallions to support hospitals in native Iran

West Vancouver sculptor makes medallions to support hospitals in native Iran

Parviz Tanavoli creates nightingale medals to honour health-care workers