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Diminutive shellfish makes a major island splash

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday May 23, 2012

Salt Spring and the southern Gulf Islands are a prawners’ paradise

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Salt Spring riders gearing up for custom-made Bike to Work Week

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday May 23, 2012

Workplace teams encouraged for June 18-24 event coinciding with Velo Village on Salt Spring Island.

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Wit & Whimsy - And I mean that — sincerely

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday May 9, 2012

Number one on my Bucket List this week: to track down whoever it is that runs the U.S. website CareerCast.com.

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Beloved Raleigh let islander hit the road in both UK and US

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Tuesday May 8, 2012

Submission for Velo Village celebration bike story contest.

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Right-to-die advocate speaking at two Sunday events on Salt Spring

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 25, 2012

Wanda Morris addresses Unitarians and Lions Hall with service and a workshop.

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Small spaces transformed — Creating modern sanctuaries with year-round container gardening

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 25, 2012

Container gardens offer a way to bring greenery into even the smallest space.

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Wit & Whimsy - Would you read this, please?

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday April 11, 2012

I’m worried about the increasing disappearance — and possible pending extinction — of two critical English language expressions.

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Better Business Bureau offers valuable tips for fraud prevention and safety

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday March 28, 2012

Fraud Prevention Month is the perfect time for consumers for learn how to avoid the many scams aimed at talking us out of our savings.

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Happy feet, healthy body — Proper foot care can prevent other health problems

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Thursday March 22, 2012

Julie Pursley would like to see Salt Spring seniors step up for the good of their feet.

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Now We Are 85

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Thursday March 22, 2012

As John Banville wrote in his novel The Untouchable, "Old age is not a venture to be embarked on lightly."

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Doula collective offers pre- and post-partum birthing support

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Friday March 16, 2012

Belly Buddies session on tap March 21 thanks to Salt Spring Island Doula Collective.

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All the Dirt digs out the goods on organic farming

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Sunday March 4, 2012

New Saanich Peninsula book shares tales from the (organic) family farm.

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Salt Spring homesteaders bringing back heritage poultry breed

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday February 29, 2012

Entertaining Chantecler chickens get new flock of fans on their Fulford area farm.

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Wit & Whimsy - A sea cruise? OK, but just this once

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday February 29, 2012

How about a sea cruise, she says to me. I can’t believe you said that, I say to her.

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Salt Spring's monthly blood pressure clinic open Feb. 27

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday February 22, 2012

Islanders wanting reliable blood-pressure readings without having to visit a doctor can use a free service at Salt Spring Seniors.

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Wit & Whimsy -- Road rage: a handy guide

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Wednesday February 22, 2012

It was a sweltering mid-summer day and I was stopped at a traffic light. The AC was on the fritz so I had all the car windows open.

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Asian garden mysteries revealed by Robin Hopper

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Tuesday February 14, 2012

Salt Spring Island Garden Club hosts renowned potter and passionate gardener Robin Hopper on Feb. 22.

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Wit & Whimsy - Riding on Spaceship Earth

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Monday February 13, 2012

Ever try to make a map? It’s a tough assignment . . . .

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SWOVA workshops talk about sex, respect and relationships

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Tuesday February 7, 2012

SWOVA is offering the workshop for parents and youth on Feb. 14 and 16

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Winter blooms at 3rd festival

Gulf Islands Driftwood - Tuesday February 7, 2012

Rare hellebore varieties at Feb. 17 to 26 Helleborganza event

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