In the Community

WENDY Potts-Wong, from the North Shore Community Corrections Office, is receiving a Corrections Exemplary Service Medal for 20 years of outstanding service. According to a press release, Potts-Wong (retired) was among 33 exceptional B.C.

AMY NAKANO, 12, ROSS ROAD ELEMENTARY Art teacher: Carmen Yuen Favourite art: watercolour Favourite artist: Agnes Cecile and Vincent van Gogh Her teacher writes: Amy has a great interest in art history and learning about all types of media and techniq

West Vancouver firefighters Garrith Michael (left) and Shawn Obrae promote the "Keep the Tree Green" holiday fire safety campaign. For every day without a fire an ornament will put on the sign.

Thomas Buhler (13), Matthew Purkiss (13) and Matthew Somerville (14) were among the students and staff of St. Thomas Aquinas secondary who shaved their heads Friday to raise money for cancer research.

Art teacher: Chris Cullen Favourite art: drawing Favourite artist: Claude Monet Her teacher writes: Christina's art demonstrates a good use of perspective and proportion.

Meet Your Mayor: Drop in to the Lynn Valley library's fireplace area for one-on-one chats with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton Monday, Dec. 10, 9-10: 30 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check nvdpl.

NORTH Vancouver resident Cathy Kuzel, a professional speaker, author and sales skills coach, has been named One of Canada's Top 10 Mentor Rock Stars by StartUp Canada, a new national organization that aims to inspire, foster and celebrate entrepreneu

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