Santa Claus

An animatronic Santa Claus greets shoppers at the entrance of a mall in Alaska. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

Results released in girl’s request for DNA evidence of Santa

Reindeer traces confirmed after Rhode Island lab tests carrots

 

Haney Builders Supplies raised $4600 from their pet picture sessions on Dec. 3, 11, and 17. (Haney Builders Supplies/Special to The News)

PHOTOS: Santa spent time with more than just reindeer in Maple Ridge pet fundraiser

Haney Builders Supplies raised $4600 for SAINTS animal shelter

 

60 family photos were taken during the Dec. 15 Santa pics fundraiser hosted by the Maple Ridge Community Foundation and Tony Rodney Photography. (Kevin Nosworthy/Special to The News)

Holiday pictures fundraiser collects thousands of dollars for Maple Ridge charities

The Dec. 15 event was hosted by the Maple Ridge Community Foundation and Tony Rodney Photography

 

Santa and Mrs. Claus take a well-deserved break after reading through all the Black Press Media papers in Greater Victoria to update the naught and nice list. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

10 questions with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Black Press Media staffers put together a line of questioning for the…

Santa and Mrs. Claus take a well-deserved break after reading through all the Black Press Media papers in Greater Victoria to update the naught and nice list. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Several letters promise cookies, and suggest that Santa get some rest after travelling the world in a day. (Special to The News)

Maple Ridge Grade 3er asks Santa for a cool million dollars

Golden Ears Elementary student bombard St. Nick with a series of questions ahead of Christmas

Several letters promise cookies, and suggest that Santa get some rest after travelling the world in a day. (Special to The News)
Student in Grade 4 and 5 at Harry Hooge Elementary share art and letters for Santa. (Special to The News)

Dear Santa: ‘I would like to have peace in this world’

Division 9 from Harry Hooge Elementary shared their letters and art to Santa

Student in Grade 4 and 5 at Harry Hooge Elementary share art and letters for Santa. (Special to The News)
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NORAD Tracks Santa live: Follow St. Nick as he delivers presents around the world this Christmas Eve

Rest assured, kids of all ages: Santa’s coming this Christmas Eve. That’s…

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Grade 1 and 2 students at Sunnyside Elementary school in South Surrey penned letters to Santa and shared them with the Peace Arch News. The young students asked the Jolly Old Elf a wide range of questions, including his preferences in cookies and whether they would find themselves on the naughty list this year. (Brenda Anderson photo)

Dear Santa – Grade 1 and 2 students in B.C. have a long list of questions for the Jolly Old Elf

Sunnyside Elementary students in South Surrey share their letters to Santa

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Grade 1 and 2 students at Sunnyside Elementary school in South Surrey penned letters to Santa and shared them with the Peace Arch News. The young students asked the Jolly Old Elf a wide range of questions, including his preferences in cookies and whether they would find themselves on the naughty list this year. (Brenda Anderson photo)
In this photo released by the U.S. Department of Defense, volunteers answer phones and emails from children around the globe during annual NORAD Tracks Santa event at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Dec. 24, 2021. The U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents on Christmas Eve doesn’t expect COVID-19 or the “bomb cyclone” hitting North America to impact Saint Nick’s global travels this year. NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, is responsible for monitoring and defending the skies above North America. (Jhomil Bansil/U.S. Department of Defense via AP)

US officials: COVID, bomb cyclone won’t slow Santa’s travels

1,500 volunteers working on Christmas Eve to field phone calls from children

In this photo released by the U.S. Department of Defense, volunteers answer phones and emails from children around the globe during annual NORAD Tracks Santa event at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Dec. 24, 2021. The U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents on Christmas Eve doesn’t expect COVID-19 or the “bomb cyclone” hitting North America to impact Saint Nick’s global travels this year. NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, is responsible for monitoring and defending the skies above North America. (Jhomil Bansil/U.S. Department of Defense via AP)
Wayne Dorman, dressed as Santa, jumped in to save a dog after it had fallen through the ice on Okanagan Lake near Kelowna’s downtown. (Contributed)

Santa Claus to the rescue when dog falls through ice in Okanagan Lake

Wayne Dorman says this is a good reminder of how important strong recall is with dogs

Wayne Dorman, dressed as Santa, jumped in to save a dog after it had fallen through the ice on Okanagan Lake near Kelowna’s downtown. (Contributed)
The 1st Yennadon Scouts are hosting a Pancakes With Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 10. (1st Yennadon Scouts/Special to The News)

Santa, Syrup, and Stacks of Flapjacks at Maple Ridge hall

1st Yennadon Scouts hosts free Pancakes With Santa event on Dec. 10

The 1st Yennadon Scouts are hosting a Pancakes With Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 10. (1st Yennadon Scouts/Special to The News)
Ruskin Community Hall is offering a Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 10, 2022. (Ruskin Community Hall Association/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge residents can share a meal with Santa

Ruskin Community Hall hosts Dec. 10 Breakfast with Santa event

Ruskin Community Hall is offering a Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 10, 2022. (Ruskin Community Hall Association/Special to The News)
Members of the Dunvegan Dance Academy were involved in the Maple Ridge Santa Clause parade on Dec. 3. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: Santa Claus Parade slides through Maple Ridge

Nearly 5,000 people attend the first parade since 2019

Members of the Dunvegan Dance Academy were involved in the Maple Ridge Santa Clause parade on Dec. 3. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Hundreds of people boarded the West Coast Express Santa Train at the Port Haney location on Dec. 3. (Brandon Tucker/The News)

PHOTOS: West Coast Express Santa Train sees unprecedented turnout in Maple Ridge

90 toys were collected on Dec. 3 at the Port Haney station, with one more day still to go

Hundreds of people boarded the West Coast Express Santa Train at the Port Haney location on Dec. 3. (Brandon Tucker/The News)
Santa Claus (Chris Emery) has been hearing Christmas wishes at the Centenoka Park Mall for more than 14 years. (Brian Bannister photo)

Shuswap Santa puts his Facebook hacker on the naughty list

Chris Emery humbled by calls of support after attempts by hacker to swindle friends

Santa Claus (Chris Emery) has been hearing Christmas wishes at the Centenoka Park Mall for more than 14 years. (Brian Bannister photo)
This photo shows Charles Graves dressed as Santa Claus in Austin, Texas on on Sept. 3, 2022. Graves is a rare Deaf Santa in his first year donning the red suit as a professional. (Michael J. Samaripa via AP)

Santa’s back in town with inflation, inclusion on his mind

Santa booker HireSanta.com has logged a 30% increase in demand this year

This photo shows Charles Graves dressed as Santa Claus in Austin, Texas on on Sept. 3, 2022. Graves is a rare Deaf Santa in his first year donning the red suit as a professional. (Michael J. Samaripa via AP)
The Santa Claus Parade is back in Maple Ridge this year on Dec. 3. (THE NEWS/files)

Santa Claus parade returns to downtown Maple Ridge

Many volunteers, sponsors still needed for event coming up on Dec. 3

The Santa Claus Parade is back in Maple Ridge this year on Dec. 3. (THE NEWS/files)
Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students

DEAR SANTA: Maple Ridge students have a message for the Santa

Enjoy a selection of letters from local children published online throughout the day Dec. 24

Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students
Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students

DEAR SANTA: The man in red has some fans in Maple Ridge

Enjoy a selection of letters from local children published online throughout the day Dec. 24

  • Dec 24, 2021
Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students
Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students

DEAR SANTA: Maple Ridge students grateful for Santa’s past gifts

Enjoy a selection of letters from local children published online throughout the day Dec. 24

  • Dec 24, 2021
Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students