In the Community

Sara Ehling, 11, Eastview Elementary Art teacher: Cindy Ryan Favourite art: abstract and impressionism Favourite artist: Claude Monet Her teacher writes: Sara is a thoughtful and confident artist.

Handsworth Secondary music students Leon Nitsch, Olivia McKay and Kelsey Wu are hoping people will participate in their annual bottle drive fundraiser.

Kids benefit from nature in early education

In an effort to help cyclists and pedestrians find their way, City of North Vancouver council unanimously voted to spend $30,000 on a Green Necklace wayfinding initiative Monday.

The best treatment for Type 2 diabetes might be edible, according to at least one pharmacist.

Police officers wheel down the highway as Cops for Cancer riders prepare to make a stop at Sentinel Secondary. The 2017 Tour de Coast raised $281,208 to fight cancer in B.C. and the Yukon.

Elfi Toren, Chris Robertson and Dave Thomas show off some of the items that will be up for grabs at Highlands United Church’s annual Giant Flea Market on Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.

The class of '47 getting together at the Holiday Inn for their 70th High school reunion.photo Mike Wakefield North Shore News

As Christmas draws near, young artists are invited to draw Christmas. Lions Gate Hospital Foundation is looking for a young artist to create a Christmas card inspired by the North Shore.

North Vancouver resident Robin Garriock keeps a safe distance as he observes a large hornets’ nest hanging from a pink dogwood tree in Victoria Park. Hornets have been busy coming and going from the nest during the final sunny days of the season.