Highlands Fire Chief Dean Ford was out in full firefighting regalia last Saturday afternoon as part of the departmentB次元官网网址檚 34th annual Santa Run.
The event involved firefighters taking Santa out to visit as many streets as possible in the District of Highlands.
And, while Santa greeted children and adults alike, handing out treats as he went, the firefighters were busy picking up donations for the Goldstream Food Bank.
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But if youB次元官网网址檙e not a Highlands resident, donB次元官网网址檛 worry, Santa will be out in your West Shore neighbourhood in the coming weeks.
This Saturday, Dec. 16, Santa will be making the rounds in View Royal Fire RescueB次元官网网址檚 Charitable Food Drive. Santa will be riding through the streets on a fire truck from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., stopping to greet residents, take photos and collect charitable donations or non-perishable food items for the food bank.
If you miss Santa or are out and about, you can also drop off donations at the fire hall, 333 Island Hwy., and enjoy a cup of cocoa while youB次元官网网址檙e there.
Santa has a busy weekend before the big night. This Sunday, heB次元官网网址檒l also be making appearances with both the Metchosin and Colwood departments.
Metchosin Fire Rescue is hosting a special breakfast at the hall, 4440 Happy Valley Rd., with pancakes, sausages, hot chocolate and more. ThereB次元官网网址檚 also lots of crafts and activities for the kids and of course, photos with Santa himself.
This is a free, drop-in event, taking place between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, phone the hall at 250-478-1307.
With a little magic of the season, Santa will hit the road on Sunday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. with Colwood Fire Rescue, handing out candy canes to all of the children he meets. ThereB次元官网网址檚 no set times for which neighbourhoods Santa will be in, so listen for the fire truck sirens and when you do hear them, head to the nearest main road.
Firefighters from both of these departments will also be collecting donations on behalf of the Goldstream Food Bank.
Finally, the man in the red suit will be hitting the streets of Langford on Christmas Eve.
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Crews will be escorting Santa on three different routes, starting at about 5:30 p.m. and finishing at roughly 8:30. Watch Langford Fire Rescue on social media prior to the event for more details on SantaB次元官网网址檚 whereabouts.
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