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Islanders’ generosity expands trail network

Contributed Article - February 7, 2024

By MARGRIET RUURS For the SS Trail & Nature Club In England it is quite common to hike a trail that is on private land....

Little Rainbows kids ready to learn and play

Robb Magley - January 31, 2024

“We are open!” Those three words from Little Rainbows Early Learning Centre manager Janice Shields seem at once like a relief to say, the culmination...

Library opens Indigenous Learning Area

Gail Sjuberg - January 31, 2024

Salt Spring’s public library now has an area dedicated specifically for Indigenous learning, filled with beautiful artworks, furniture and books created by Indigenous artists...

‘Forgotten’ horses find refuge on Salt Spring

Robb Magley - January 24, 2024

In the summer of 2022, Salt Spring Islander Natascha Wille found herself at the computer, as many of us might, mouse-clicking her way down...

First local Repair Café set for Feb. 3

Contributed Article - January 24, 2024

Wondering what to do with a malfunctioning toaster, a non-functional stereo, or a moth-hole-ridden sweater? Don’t throw them away just yet! Transition Salt Spring...

Society takes on Saturday Market operations

Gail Sjuberg - January 16, 2024

When the Saturday Market opens for the 2024 season on March 30 this year, patrons will surely notice the refurbished Centennial Park plaza area. But...

Annual Christmas count results both pleasing and surprising

Robb Magley - January 16, 2024

Organizers of the 2023 Salt Spring Island Christmas Bird Count are delighted with results coming from a counting day that saw unseasonably mild weather...

Festival of Trees keeps branching out

Driftwood Staff - January 10, 2024

The 10th annual Salt Spring Island Festival of Trees fundraiser was the most-attended yet, according to organizers, raising more than $6,200 for various local...

Homelessness researcher speaks at Mahon Hall

Driftwood Staff - January 10, 2024

A University of Toronto professor who has written a book about the issue of homelessness in Canada is the Salt Spring Forum’s guest at...

Acclaimed storytelling workshop comes to island

Contributed Article - January 10, 2024

BY KIRSTEN BOLTON FOR ARTSPRING They say no matter who we are, what we all have in common is a story to tell and a...

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