Community News Roundup: Vancouver (Dec 23 - Dec 30, 2025)
Stay informed with this week's top community news from Vancouver:
Tax-Deductible Year-End Gifts Make Twice the Impact for People In Need
Many individuals seeking support have turned to The Salvation Army for food, clothing and practical assistance, with more than three million visits reported last year in Canada and Bermuda. Donors con...
Read Full Story →Curbside pickup and charitable chipping: Options for Christmas tree recycling in Metro Vancouver
During the first weeks of January, cities in Metro Vancouver offer several options for recycling Christmas trees, from putting them in the green bin, to curbside pickup, to chipping fundraisers that b...
Read Full Story →Extra shelter spaces open in Vancouver due to cold weather
A dip in temperature prompted the City of Vancouver to open extra overnight shelter spaces this weekend. The city says an extreme weather alert is in effect from Saturday to Monday due to temperature...
Read Full Story →‘A Christmas miracle:’ increased demand matched by donations for Nanaimo charities
She said around 850 families and 1,800 children in the Nanaimo and surrounding area received a Christmas gift, with volunteers acting as “personal shoppers” to help find the right gift. Last year, the...
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