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Salt Spring gets Ode to the Road segment on The Ron James Show

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday May 16, 2012

Comedian Ron James and a TV production crew were on Salt Spring Wednesday to film for an Ode to the Road segment The Ron James Show.

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Central Cemetery gets $10K facelift

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday May 16, 2012

After years of hard work and nearly $10,000 in donations, Salt Spring's historic Central cemetery has a new lease on life.

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Salt Spring to participate in custom-made Bike to Work Week

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Thursday May 10, 2012

Bike to Work Week is June 18 to 24 on Salt Spring Island.

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Salt Spring schools host a library of visiting authors

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Tuesday May 8, 2012

Wendy Orr, Nikki Tate visit schools in person this month.

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Connecting Generations strengthens online presence

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Thursday May 10, 2012

Successful school district program welcomes more participation.

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Pat Dickson still cheerful despite loss of his home

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday May 2, 2012

Pat Dickson is readily recognizable for his cheerful grin: it’s one that rarely disappears regardless of his difficulties.

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Annual Salt Spring folk dance festival celebrates diversity

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday May 2, 2012

Some 130 participants danced, performed, taught and volunteered at the festival.

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Suzuki Elders group formed

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday May 2, 2012

Visiting group will host forum and film preview on May 9

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‘Free-roamers’ viewed as community responsibility

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday May 2, 2012

Local BCSPCA aims to clip animals’ exponential population growth

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Farmers’ market needs logo

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday May 2, 2012

Fresh look for market sought through fresh logo contest

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Palliative Care week has Begin the Conversation theme

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 25, 2012

Almost everyone likes to plan a trip, but nobody likes to say goodbye.

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Has anyone seen Sue Mouat's old bike?

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 25, 2012

This is the first entry in the Tell Us Your Bike Story contest offered by Velo Village and the Driftwood.

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Ruckle Farm welcomes guests for annual fun heritage day

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 25, 2012

Old-time skills, animals and more at annual day at Ruckle Farm.

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Bean supper harvests community goodwill

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 25, 2012

The Beaver Point Hall bean supper is a tradition that's returning to the hall this Sunday, April 29.

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Kaighin gets Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 25, 2012

A Salt Spring man whose life has been dedicated to service through music has been awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

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Cut broom when it blooms — the new credo

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 25, 2012

More ways than ever to dispose of invasive plants on Salt Spring.

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IODE fashion fundraiser gets full house again

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 18, 2012

Twenty-four models wear Mouat’s Clothing fashions at April 12 event.

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Two of Canada’s top ecologists share decades of wilderness study

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 18, 2012

Mary and John Theberge on Salt Spring Island for April 27 presentation.

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Salt Spring couple thanks benefactors, friends and strangers

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 18, 2012

Drew and Lisa Watson enjoy new home thanks to help from community.

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National Volunteer Week an ideal time to look outward

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 18, 2012

National Volunteer Week is in mid-stride with events planned across Canada from April 15 to 21

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