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Soup Tent Initiative Members of the Sacred Circle of the Great Mystery Shamanic Society will be distributing hot soup and coffee for those in need Monday, Dec. 9 from noon to 2 p.m. at Waterfront Park (north side), North Van.

Tag your holiday Twitter pics and Instagram photos with the hashtag #NSNchristmas to share your holiday spirit with our online readers.

There may not be snow on the ground yet, but Home Hardware Stores Limited, through its Beauti-Tone Paint Division, is tempting fate with the one thing we all want for the holidays: the white stuff.

Lions Gate safety barriers an engineering challenge

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.

The Nutcracker Seymour Dance will perform this classic Sunday, Dec. 8, 1 and 4 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. $20/$18/$15. 604-929-6060 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.

Going on a trip? Take the North Shore News with you and we'll try to publish your photo in our News Around the World feature (there is no guarantee photos will be published).

Many young moms need an extra hand now and then. For those moms struggling with limited resources or added challenges, however, Christmastime can be an especially stressful time of year.

NV family recalls life in South Africa as 'non-whites'

Friends, family and foodThese are the hallmarks of the holiday seasonIn a recent press release, Health Canada notes that with a little planning and a few tweaks to your favourite recipes, you can stick to your healthy eating goals and enjoy the holid