In the Community

North Vancouver's Haley Crozier was the recipient of a 2018 Pacific Salmon Foundation education bursary in the amount of $2,500. Crozier received the award for volunteering in environmental stewardship.

There’s a lot of holiday happenings going on this weekend.

In recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women held every Dec.

Har El synagogue in West Vancouver and the North Shore Centre for Jewish Life are hosting a Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting at the West Vancouver Community Centre on Sunday, Dec. 9 starting at 6 p.m. All are welcome.

Fewer things brighten up a ferry ride to or from Vancouver Island more than a little wildlife spotting. Such was the case this week when a man taking the ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay filmed a pod of 200 dolphins swimming alongside a B.C.

Fewer things brighten up a ferry ride to or from the Lower Mainland than when some friends in the ocean seem to take the trip with you.

Recently, leaders of all the North Shore Vancity branches presented a cheque for $10,000 to Harvest Project . The funds will go to help launch Harvest Project's Food for Hope project.

Mina Yaghoobi, co-owner of Pacific Rug Gallery at 1478 Marine Dr. in North Vancouver, will be hosting a holiday event on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring canapés, wine and music, as well as an informative talk on Persian rugs.

Two North Vancouver women were among the 19 British Columbians recently awarded the province’s Medal of Good Citizenship for outstanding community service.