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Here they are, the heart and soul of the North Shore News team. From left: photographer Julie Iverson, editorial assistant Sharon Cocomile, layout and web designer Eric Soltys and classified rep Susan Gagnon.

Poster child Jamie Stout enjoyed hanging out with former BCTV weatherman and media personality Norm Grohman (right), who was also the event's host.

Gayle Womacks (left) and Mickie Keepper kept everyone organized and handed out name badges and lane assignments.

They're all part of the AM 1040 radio crew, namely Melanie Neufeld (left), Tyler Green (back) and Paul DeBron.

Willie Webster is the chief barker and enjoys working with the kids for a good cause.

He's a bit of a local legend in this town. Radio talk show host John Pifer has done it all, but these days you'll find his morning show at 1040 AM.

These BCTV team members all live here on the North Shore. From left: Sally Hudson-Lawrence, Craig Lawrence and Keri Nelson.

KISS FM was racking up the strikes with ease. Say hello to Scott Gibney (from left), Sharon Smith-Swan and Mike Sherlock.

They're the new kids on the block from Radio MAX. From left: Mike Ciccone, Brent Kaiser, Michelle Anderson, Gary Barnes and Kasey Sommers.

C-FOX's Barry Taylor (centre) is the mid-day host and knows all the best rock and roll songs. He was happy to have Shawna Kisell (left) and Maray Mailloux on his team.

Sixteen-year-old Jessica Dyck and eighteen-year-old Jamie Leonardo are both famous variety club kids. They have each been featured on the BC Bowls for Kids posters.

Executive director Sheilagh Meyers (left) and bowling coach Marj Cashen were there handing out 50/50 tickets.