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Sheep breeders seek Salt Spring members

Robb Magley - February 28, 2024

There are currently no active Salt Spring Island-based members in a regional sheep association, according to its new president, who hopes an upcoming field...

No Invasive Plant Drop-off events planned for 2024

Contributed Article - February 21, 2024

SUBMITTED BY JANE PETCH for the Native Plant Stewardship Group The Native Plant Stewardship Group (NPSG) would like to thank the generous islanders and agencies that...

Beach Dave’s trash cleanup initiative inspires

Contributed Article - February 21, 2024

By LAUREN PORTER Special to the Driftwood Three years ago, I moved to Salt Spring, having decided this is where I would like to raise my...

‘Souper Bowl’ event unfolds Sunday

Contributed Article - February 21, 2024

SUBMITTED BY THE CIRCLE EDUCATION Two weeks after the NFL’s Super Bowl, The Circle Education is organizing the “other” Souper Bowl. The Souper Bowl on Sunday,...

ON TOUR, ON ISLAND

Robb Magley - February 18, 2024

The Studio Tour’s 2023 season featured 18 stops, from glassworks and photography to wine and farm goods — one of the busiest years on record.

GISS students organize Black History Month activities

Gail Sjuberg - February 14, 2024

Salt Spring gets to celebrate Black History Month with a musical powerhouse thanks to the efforts of some Gulf Islands Secondary School (GISS) students. The...

What I learned as a new hospice volunteer

Contributed Article - February 14, 2024

By CONNIE GIBBS In July 2022, I read in the Driftwood that the Salt Spring Hospice Society was recruiting new volunteers. I knew nothing about...

Seedy Saturday ready for growing excitement

Contributed Article - February 13, 2024

SUBMITTED BY ISLAND NATURAL GROWERS Island Natural Growers is proud to present the 29th annual Salt Spring Seedy Saturday. Join us Saturday, Feb. 17 from...

Search & rescue command vehicle a game changer

Contributed Article - February 7, 2024

By JASON GRINDLER SAR Manager, Public Information Officer After a highly successful fundraising campaign in 2022-23, Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue (SSISAR) is pleased...

Ometepe coffee and culture celebrated at event

Gail Sjuberg - February 7, 2024

Island coffee drinkers may be familiar with Ometepe Coffee by seeing the signature brown bags at Country Grocer or buying brewed cups at the...

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