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Herring spawn season is upon us, here's why you should rethink seaweed mulch

Herring spawn season is upon us, here's why you should rethink seaweed mulch

February, March, and April are herring spawning months on the Sunshine Coast and herring will often choose seaweeds as the “anchor” for their eggs. Even when the egg-laden seaweed gets broken off and washed up on the beach, those eggs can quite happily survive until the next high tide.
Photos: Banff Film Fest fills up Elphi gym

Photos: Banff Film Fest fills up Elphi gym

On Feb. 3, Elphinstone Secondary School’s gym was packed once again for the annual viewing of a selection of Banff Mountain Film Festival entries.
Elphinstone Chronicles: Community association adopts ‘committees’ approach

Elphinstone Chronicles: Community association adopts ‘committees’ approach

Watermain replacements mean Reed, Henry Road delays
U15A Blues strike gold a second time this season

U15A Blues strike gold a second time this season

For the second time this season, the U15A Blues captured gold. This time, the team triumphed at the Penticton Minor Hockey Tier 3 Winter Classic.
Gumboot Nation: Being in a better position to help others

Gumboot Nation: Being in a better position to help others

The earthquake, fundraising and importance of active community
Celebrating women and girls in science on the Sunshine Coast

Celebrating women and girls in science on the Sunshine Coast

An interview with local STEM business owner, Tullia Upton
Halfmoon Happenings: Kids Stuff Mega Sale coming March 4

Halfmoon Happenings: Kids Stuff Mega Sale coming March 4

Watch for the HBCA calendar of events
Harbour-Egmont Highlights: See Them Ordinary Things this evening

Harbour-Egmont Highlights: See Them Ordinary Things this evening

And, why I just bought my first ukulele
Obituary: Gerhilde Stulken

Obituary: Gerhilde Stulken

'At the age of 19 she began working as a high-fashion model and then accepted an offer from a large clothing manufacturer in Stuttgart, Germany as a part-time model, part-time purchaser. She then met her husband Dieter Stulken and they married on March 24, 1956. Together they immigrated to Canada in 1957.'
Obituary: James (Jim) R. Ferguson

Obituary: James (Jim) R. Ferguson

'Jim loved dogs, cheap white wine, bad Westerns, a good steak and good friends. No service by request. When you think of Jim, smile - he would like that.'