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Meet your sea critter neighbours this weekend at the annual Nature Dive

Meet your sea critter neighbours this weekend at the annual Nature Dive

Once a year, a few lucky sea slugs, sea stars, crabs or even octopi get plucked from the ocean and get a free trip to land. They’re not being hunted or harmed, but rather are gathered for observation purposes in tanks on the shoreline.
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Rileys are leaving their legendary apple orchard but you've got one last chance to see it

Rileys are leaving their legendary apple orchard but you've got one last chance to see it

The September Open Garden is coming up Sunday.
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Cinema Bowen: Community Foundation projector brings screenings (and bears) to Bowen

Cinema Bowen: Community Foundation projector brings screenings (and bears) to Bowen

The foundation's Community Impact grant helped pay for the BICS amenity.
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What plastic can you recycle? Recycle BC is offering a little more flexibility

What plastic can you recycle? Recycle BC is offering a little more flexibility

The world of recycling is an ever-changing landscape. Organizations are engaging in research and development projects to discover new ways to use recyclables.
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How to create fitness opportunities anywhere, anytime

How to create fitness opportunities anywhere, anytime

Vacation doesn't need to mean a break from exercise.
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Islanders save a scrawny, starving Bowen owl and set him free

Islanders save a scrawny, starving Bowen owl and set him free

When he was found, the little guy was barely moving
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IPS students travel to Barcelona to compete in World Scholar’s Cup

IPS students travel to Barcelona to compete in World Scholar’s Cup

Back in July six talented youngsters tried their academic chops against 1,500 other students from around the world.
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The case for do-it-yourself parenting

The case for do-it-yourself parenting

Teaching kids how to ride a bike, change a tire or use a hand drill is not only necessary, but a bonding experience, argues Rob Wynen.
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Put your best basket forward and enter to win a prize

Put your best basket forward and enter to win a prize

The farmers' market is holding a market basket photo contest between now and October 11
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There were some big zucchinis and some speedy slugs at the country fair

There were some big zucchinis and some speedy slugs at the country fair

Who won the slug races? Read on.
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