Island Life Archives - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Ending single-use plastic through the Laundromat

Contributed Article - April 24, 2024

BY Marcia Jansen Driftwood contributor It’s a much-needed service for everyone without access to a washing machine — but Salt Spring’s Laundromat is so much more....

‘Heart and soul’ goes into Gabriel’s Kitchen

Contributed Article - April 17, 2024

By Marcia Jansen Driftwood Contributor A growing mix of Salt Springers gets together every Thursday to cook and share dinner at the All Saints by-the-Sea...

‘Berry with benefits’ growing on Salt Spring

Contributed Article - April 10, 2024

By Marcia Jansen Have you heard of the haskap berry? No? You’re not alone. The ‘berry with benefits’ is brand new to British Columbia. Alex...

‘All hands on deck’ for ArtSpring’s 25th

Contributed Article - April 3, 2024

By Kirsten Bolton For ArtSpring As ArtSpring readies itself to welcome the community in to its ambitious 25th Anniversary Festival April 17-21, it’s all hands on...

Wellness fair and tour merge

Gail Sjuberg - March 27, 2024

The second annual Salt Spring Well-being Fair is shaping up for next weekend at Mahon Hall, with an island-wide “tour” feature added for the...

Road to arts centre opening recalled by panel

Gail Sjuberg - March 20, 2024

A gathering held in ArtSpring’s gallery on Saturday afternoon may not have been an “official part” of the arts centre’s 25th anniversary celebrations set...

Heat pump and wood stove rebate program back for 2024

Contributed Article - March 13, 2024

BY Transition Salt Spring Many households on Salt Spring and the Southern Gulf Islands rely on wood as their primary source of heating during the...

Burlesque passion shared at upcoming show

Gail Sjuberg - March 6, 2024

When Tala Small Wolf was a student at Gulf Islands Secondary School (GISS), one place she would not be found was in the dance...

Scrabble, silent auction events raise funds

Contributed Article - March 6, 2024

SUBMITTED BY SSG2G Salt Spring Grand(m)others to Grandmothers are presenting their 16th annual Scrabble Fundraiser for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers Campaign. HIV/AIDS continues to devastate...

ArtSpring pre-history shared at March 16 panel event

Contributed Article - March 6, 2024

By KIRSTEN BOLTON FOR ARTSPRING As ArtSpring readies to celebrate its 25th anniversary of opening its doors with the ribbon cutting by Birgit and Robert Bateman...

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