Rain failed to dampen the spirits of about 1,000 people who gathered in Jarvis on Saturday night for the arrival of the Coca Cola Holiday Caravan.

In January of 2025 the town of Jarvis was named Canada’s Kindest Community in the inaugural year of Coca Cola’s program that recognizes, celebrates and rewards a community that excels in making life a little brighter for those living in it, according to Laura Cutsey, vice-president of marketing and partnerships at Coca-Cola Canada.

“The community won hearts last year with their stories of a small volunteer effort that grew into their beloved Light Up celebration, uniting neighbours with lights, laughter, and shared pride,” she said. “Last year, we received over 2,300 inspiring nominations from nearly 600 communities across the country. The res

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