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Coming Home campaign launched 

10-acre parcel of land anchors Stqeeye’ projects  Part of the Truth and Reconciliation journey involves learning about Indigenous people’s history and connections to one’s community....

Electric truck joins Salt Spring’s PARC fleet

EV work trucks, chargers, mowing equipment rolled out in electric effort The first of two new electric work trucks have landed on the island, according...

Park groups aim to collaborate

Cooperation trumps competition in Portlock master plan process The different user groups that had seemingly been competing to advance their preferred visions for Salt Spring’s...

Fire hall project updated 

People attending the Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District (SSIFPD) town hall meeting last Thursday came away with a fulsome three-course meal of information.  The...

Officials press for wildfire DPA 

Two agencies tasked with emergency management and response approached Salt Spring’s Local Trust Committee (LTC) last week to ask for special requirements and guidelines...

Island life

Growing apples on Salt Spring: then and now

Upcoming festival gets historical context By Brian Webster Nearly a quarter of the way through the 21st century, many Salt Spring Island residents are painfully aware of shortages: housing, drinking water,...

Films Create Awareness: “Still Working 9 to 5”

SUBMITTED by SALT SPRING COMMUNITY RESPONSE NETWORK The Salt Spring Community Response Network, in partnership with the Salt Spring Film Festival Society, is offering a...

GIFTS marks 25 years of inclusion

SUBMITTED BY GIFTS The Gulf Islands Families Together Society (GIFTS) is celebrating 25 years of community inclusion and everyone is invited to the birthday festivities. On...

2023 Greenwoods raffle winner is sitting pretty

SUBMITTED BY GREENWOODS ELDERCARE Bonnie MacPhail of Brinkworthy Place on Salt Spring is this year's winner of the Greenwoods garden bench raffle. On Sept....

Prize-winning cheesecake recipe shared 

Driftwood columnist Paul McElroy won the Harbour House Perpetual Trophy for Best Dessert at this year’s Salt Spring Fall Fair for his Dulce De...

Meadowbrook celebrates 20th anniversary

Meadowbrook seniors residence celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday with cake, the honouring of its founders and acknowledgement of the independent living complex’s 205...

Coroner’s memoir presented at library

Retired community coroner Dr. Robert (Bob) Crossland will be at the library Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. with a presentation accompanying...

Photo of the week

Seen at the Westcoast Work Boat Association fall rendezvous at Kanaka Dock was the Viking Mariner, built in 1955 in Ladner, B.C. and used as a drum seiner for the Canadian Fishing Company on B.C.’s south coast. It was refit and restored for a life of pleasure cruising in 2001.  

Photo by Gail Sjuberg

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Opinion

Envisioning a universe where self-driving cars rule island roads

Probably three decades or more ago, I stood on the shoulder of the road near Beaver Point Hall while trying to thumb a ride...

Climate Report Card 2023: Can we handle the impending challenges?

By TRANSITION SALT SPRING Amid a wild year with extreme droughts and massive wildfires, B.C. has faced some unusual and disturbing climate situations. Even though Salt...

Viewpoint: Lack of response disturbing

By JENNIFER LANNAN EMEKOBA In the Aug. 30 Driftwood, there was an article regarding the cancellation of the SD64 Anti-Racism Advocacy Working Group (ARAWG). I’ve...

Weather

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Obituaries

DJUNA D’ATTILIO

JULY 4, 1952 - MAY 31, 2023 There’s a rich moment of possibility and promise in the last breath of darkness before dawn, an offering...

William John Hogg

February 18, 1924 – September 18, 2023 Bill was born in Toronto and was an only child. His mother died when he was 9 and,...

More news

RIEP impact survey seeks respondents

Time is running out for local workers and businesses to weigh in on challenges and opportunities for sustainable economic development, according to organizers of...

Phoenix Elementary closing its doors 

Declining enrolment — and a corresponding operational budget deficit — has spelled the end for Salt Spring’s Phoenix Elementary School, with no students registered...

Four local government meetings in 26 hours

Islanders engaged with local public affairs will find themselves having to make a tough choice this week as two major government bodies have meetings...

Ebike rider airlifted after Cusheon collision

A collision between an electric bicycle and a pick-up truck with a camper brought a medical helicopter to a Salt Spring Island farm on...

Saturday use of ArtSpring parking lot appreciated

Some island visitors braving the busy summertime Salt Spring Saturday Market crowds recently have found a small miracle: a great place to park.  “Five Saturdays...

First LCC town hall proves lively

Salt Spring Islanders filled all the seats put out Thursday, Aug. 31 for the first evening town hall organized by the Local Community Commission...

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