In the Community

As refugees from Syria start to trickle into the city, North Shore youth are making sure every family is greeted with some household essentials and welcoming words.

Volunteers Linda Carlyle, Judy Village and John Worthen lend a hand at Family Services of the North Shore’s Christmas Hamper Exchange at Mountainside secondary on Dec. 17.

Courageous civilians stood alongside brave police officers, and all got their due recently for their heroic efforts to keep North Vancouver residents safe.

Tracey Cochrane is keeping the corner store charm alive in Pemberton Heights, where community spirit is palpable especially at Christmas time.

Katie, Charlie, Oliver, Miles, Will, Connie, Josh, Tom, Alexandra, Sophia, Kyle, and Nicolas. No, these are not the names of Santa’s new reindeer.

North Vancouver and West Vancouver residents are showing off their holiday style with elaborate light displays. Check out our interactive map and photo gallery below to see some of the best-dressed houses of 2015.