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What’s a rain garden and how do they help salmon? Find out July 6

What’s a rain garden and how do they help salmon? Find out July 6

Rain Gardens and Salmon is July 6, 7 to 9 p.m. at Davis Bay Hall.
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This Gibsons family has recorded the weather for more than 60 years

This Gibsons family has recorded the weather for more than 60 years

The Co-operative Climate Network has volunteers at 354 observation stations across the country. For Fran Heppel in Gibsons, her love of recording the weather started when she was in Grade 4. For the past 60 years, her family has recorded rainfall and temperature twice a day from their home on Gower Point Road.
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Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Geopia sure to be a highlight of July’s Pottery Prowl

Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Geopia sure to be a highlight of July’s Pottery Prowl

Also, Madeira Market has paused – for now
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Here's how you can plant for pollinating partners on the Sunshine Coast

Here's how you can plant for pollinating partners on the Sunshine Coast

Want to help? Here are some native plant species for butterflies and bees
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After weeks selling at Davis Bay Farmers' Market, students raise almost $1,400 for Ukraine relief

After weeks selling at Davis Bay Farmers' Market, students raise almost $1,400 for Ukraine relief

Over the last few months Grade 4, 5, 6 students of Davis Bay Elementary School have been hard at work planting, caring for, and selling sunflower seedlings and handmade watercolour cards as a fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and their efforts in Ukraine.
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Hours change for Sunshine Coast Community Services Food Bank in Sechelt

Hours change for Sunshine Coast Community Services Food Bank in Sechelt

Sunshine Coast Food Bank will have all-day service Wednesdays
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Elphinstone Chronicles: Ukrainian refugees, Songbird concert, surveys!

Elphinstone Chronicles: Ukrainian refugees, Songbird concert, surveys!

Also, on Sunday, June 19, at 1 p.m., noted Elphinstone musician Celso Machado will perform at the second concert in the unique Songbird Forest Concert Series
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Good Birding: Birdsong will start winding down in a couple of weeks

Good Birding: Birdsong will start winding down in a couple of weeks

Also, the birding opportunities that industrial corridors (like BC Hydro lines) provide
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Just Ask Angie: Finding a low-cost produce option on the Coast

Just Ask Angie: Finding a low-cost produce option on the Coast

Q: We want to enjoy farm fresh food this summer, but we are having trouble keeping up with our bills. Are there any ways to get low-cost produce? 
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Halfmoon Happenings: SAR offering free vessel fire safety checks Saturday

Halfmoon Happenings: SAR offering free vessel fire safety checks Saturday

Also, 300 letters sent to warn of possible water leaks
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