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Gumboot Nation: A dip is not a swim

Gumboot Nation: A dip is not a swim

It’s my favourite time of year. Not for gardening, or bulbs or seed starts, but for dipping. As a proud member of the Daring Dippers of the Salish Sea, I pride myself on my year-round dips in the ocean.
Good Birding: Here are highlights of spring birding on the Sunshine Coast

Good Birding: Here are highlights of spring birding on the Sunshine Coast

Migrant species returning with spring songs
Food Bank volunteers learn overdose response

Food Bank volunteers learn overdose response

Volunteers from the St. Bart’s Food Bank and Community Hot Lunch programs attended their first “Naloxone Training Session” offered by Lianna Corsini, Gibsons’ new Community Paramedic.
Photos: Stuffies of the Sunshine Coast well cared for at Teddy Bear Hospital

Photos: Stuffies of the Sunshine Coast well cared for at Teddy Bear Hospital

Teddy bears on the Coast are feeling much better after their visit to the Teddy Bear Hospital at the Botanical Garden on March 30. Hosted by Dr.
Elphinstone chronicles: Watershed tears for fears

Elphinstone chronicles: Watershed tears for fears

Also, ditch clean-up is this weekend
Pender Harbour-Egmont highlights: Women’s Connection hosting third annual Community Update

Pender Harbour-Egmont highlights: Women’s Connection hosting third annual Community Update

Also, ‘Bornean orangutan reintroduction as a conservation tool’ presentation a Wildlife Society meeting
Halfmoon happenings: Jack Garton and The Secret Beach playing Coopers Green

Halfmoon happenings: Jack Garton and The Secret Beach playing Coopers Green

We have big news for fans of live music this month. On Thursday, April 10, Jack Garton and The Secret Beach will be playing a show at Coopers Green, proudly sponsored by HBCA.
Sunshine Coast Credit Union announces intent to merge with two other credit unions

Sunshine Coast Credit Union announces intent to merge with two other credit unions

Prospera, Coast Capital, and Sunshine Coast Credit Union are planning to merge to become Canada's largest federally regulated credit union
Just Ask: How can I make a difference through volunteering?

Just Ask: How can I make a difference through volunteering?

Volunteerism is the key to building strong, healthy, and connected communities, and the Sunshine Coast has an incredible number of its citizens stepping up to provide support.
Made on the Sunshine Coast: Sechelt Farmers' and Artisans' Market opens soon

Made on the Sunshine Coast: Sechelt Farmers' and Artisans' Market opens soon

'As a member of the British Columbia Farmers Market Association, all vendors are vetted to strictly adhere to the ethos of only allowing local (Sunshine Coast) artisan growers, bakers, makers, foragers and fishers. So instead of having to check every label for the maple leaf, shop at the market.'