In the Community

Carson Graham students smashed their own expectations, raising more than $10,000 for Covenant House recently.

Local bereaved parents are invited to gather for a candlelight ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at North Lonsdale United Church. The event is organized by the North Shore Compassionate Friends.

The following is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.

Taxi2Airport just released a list of the 25 most “Christmassy” countries in the world, and Canada took the top spot.

Ben Petsche, Callum Rees, Mallory Oakey-Briggs and Thea Mazur of the 11th Seymour Scouts troop help out with the annual Christmas tree fundraiser at Parkgate shopping centre.

1913 Vinson House restored and protected in perpetuity

Westview Elementary has won the literacy lottery. The North Vancouver school recently received a $2,500 Indigo e-gift card for being B.C.

Forest of Miracles raises more than $400K

Pediatric nurse and North Vancouver resident Ashley Wilson is looking for people to sponsor beauty tote bags destined for caregivers stationed at BC Children’s Hospital, Lions Gate Hospital and Canuck Place.