After 25 Years, Retiree Has No Plans To Retire Garbage Truck Santa

The Canadian Press, 15 Dec, 2016 01:14 PM

WHITEHORSE — Wayne Henderson says his Garbage Truck Santa character was inspired by a little boy when it began 25 years ago in Whitehorse.

Since then, Henderson has become a local legend at Christmas driving around in an older truck with more than 2,500 lights on the box.

When he was working full time, the little boy used to wait for him to arrive with his garbage truck every Thursday and his mother took photos, which led to the idea.

Henderson says Garbage Truck Santa gives away about 3,000 candy canes to kids and students throughout the holidays, making stops at day-care centres, schools, seniors' homes and offices.

He says he has no plans to stop because his arrival always brings "good vibes." (CKRW)

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

B.C.'s Powerhouse Economy Must Help The 1 In 5 Kids Living In Poverty

The 2016 report from First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition says that number rises to more than 50 per cent of children in single-parent families.

B.C.'s Powerhouse Economy Must Help The 1 In 5 Kids Living In Poverty

Suspected Fentanyl-Related Deaths In Regina Prompt Police Warning

REGINA — Police in Regina have issued a warning to the public about using fentanyl after the painkiller was suspected in the deaths of two people in the city earlier this month.

Suspected Fentanyl-Related Deaths In Regina Prompt Police Warning

Bank Of Canada Releases Short List Of Women To Be Featured On Next Bank Note

OTTAWA — Two activists, a poet, an engineer and an athlete are on the short list of five women whose image could appear on the next new series of Canadian bank notes due out in 2018.

Bank Of Canada Releases Short List Of Women To Be Featured On Next Bank Note

RCMP Reaches Agreement With China To Combat Flow Of Fentanyl To Canada

The RCMP says it has reached an agreement with China to try and stop the flow of illicit fentanyl into Canada.

RCMP Reaches Agreement With China To Combat Flow Of Fentanyl To Canada

Province Invests $2 Million For New Housing Project In Burnaby

BURNABY – People with developmental disabilities in Burnaby will soon have access to nine new units of affordable housing.

Province Invests $2 Million For New Housing Project In Burnaby

Premiers Look To Push Trudeau On Health Care Spending In December

OTTAWA — Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod says the provinces and territories are pushing to make health care spending a priority when they sit down next month with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.