Living

IT'S that time of year again where the children must say goodbye to their teachers. With the school year coming to a close it's always nice to give your child's teacher a small token of your appreciation.

NOW that the garden is in full growth, it's time for the June primer on what to do and what not do in the garden this month.

IT has been called the "Miracle of Migration" as birds travel thousands of kilometres, often from one continent to another, or even opposite ends of the earth.

QUESTION: What tastes like summertime? I bet watermelon came to mind. For me, summertime conjures up memories of splashing around with a bunch of friends in a backyard pool and then feasting on barbecued hot dogs and big, juicy slices of watermelon.

Lawn Sprinkling Regulation: Until Sept. 30 sprinkling will only be permitted from 4-9 a.m. Even numbered addresses may sprinkle Mondays, Wednesdays or Saturdays and odd numbered addresses on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Sundays.

WITH spring in the air, my attention tends to wander from the tasks at hand to the lake, or river or ocean as I start thinking about my first fishing trips of the year. This year is no exception.

Community invited to view works by Silver Harbour Digital Storytelling participants

DESPITE last week's soggy clime, the Hired Belly encountered at least a couple of sunny spots, or more, most of them in a glass of some kind. Cast your mind back a few years and you might recall that the May passage into June used to be warm.

Former camper and counsellor to complete three Easter Seals 24 Hour Relays this month

THOSE behind a long-term national health research project are recruiting North Shore residents to participate, helping researchers learn more about preventing cancer and other chronic diseases for future generations. The B.C.