Island Life

Beautiful wasp nest hangs out in Brinkworthy carport

Gail Sjuberg - February 21, 2018

What some consider to be a nuisance can also be seen as a work of art. Phyllis Wakelyn has a rather large and beautiful wasp...

Seedy Saturday

Gail Sjuberg - February 21, 2018

On a Saturday morning, hundreds of Salt Springers came out to Seedy Saturday. The sun was shining and to many it was the unofficial...

Students urged to ‘listen to your gut’

Gail Sjuberg - February 14, 2018

Trying to convince a group of young people that they are not invincible is a tall order. But that’s the challenge Nick Perry takes...

Heavenly Roots folks part of Seedy Saturday fervour

Contributed Article - February 7, 2018

By MICHAEL MARRAPESE Special to the Driftwood As soon as days begin to get longer and the winter cold starts to fade, gardeners, like the over-wintering...

DW predicts winter is over in Gulf Islands

Driftwood Staff - February 2, 2018

The Driftwood checked with local otter and mascot DW Salty to determine if winter is yet over in the Gulf Islands. As seen in the...

Vesuvius Inn gets a residential makeover

Gail Sjuberg - January 30, 2018

The Vesuvius Inn building is getting a facelift. The contractor will keep the look of the old building as a nod to its history,...

Whale researcher presents at Lions Hall

Gail Sjuberg - January 27, 2018

Researcher Janie Wray will be speaking at the Lions Hall on Feb. 1 about her research into whale communication, social behaviour and protection. Wray...

Tiny home expert gives presentation at library

Gail Sjuberg - January 24, 2018

Permaculture educator talks about pros and cons of tiny living Salt Spring Islanders will get a chance to learn about tiny house building and living...

Public welcome at Central Hall meetings

Gail Sjuberg - December 28, 2017

Central Community Hall Society’s board of directors is holding two meetings this month and the public is welcome to attend both of them. A meeting...

Driftwood contest winners announced

Gail Sjuberg - December 27, 2017

Every year as the digital age deepens, it’s hard not to wonder how long the Driftwood’s Christmas story-writing tradition will continue. But so far...

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