The historically rough gravel road leading to one of Salt Spring’s most spectacular views is getting worse, according to island emergency officials — and...
Two Salt Spring Island residents are among only 20 Community Award recipients named by the BC Achievement Foundation this year.
Doreen and Wayne Hewitt were...
Salt Spring’s Native Plant Stewardship Group has just announced that Invasive Plant Drop-off Day has been reinstated for 2024, after earlier advising the public...
By MARTIN HERBERT
Special to the Driftwood
The Salt Spring Island Sailing Club hosted an invitational regatta for wooden international one-metre yachts over the weekend and...
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....
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...
It’s been a busy time for Christina Penhale.
While simultaneously producing ArtSpring’s 25th anniversary celebration and teaching island youth, the StageCoach Theatre School’s artistic director...
By Kirsten Bolton
For ArtSpring
As its final offering of the 2023/24 season, ArtSpring is proud to present the work of well-known local artist Ian Thomas...
Photo of the week
Booth Canal sunset view on April 19.
Photo by Ken Jackson
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Dragonfly and CRD issues addressed
I’m writing to clarify some issues regarding the Dragonfly housing project, following the April 17 letter to the editor from...
Volunteerism will once again save the day on Salt Spring Island.
At the last minute, and with what seems another tremendous effort, the Native Plant...
It is with profound sadness and complete heartbreak we announce the unexpected passing of our sweet, handsome, amazing son Cardin. Incredible son to Kathy...
Submitted by RCMSAR25
With the arrival of warmer weather and the anticipation of summer activities, the local Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR25) announced...
Several Salt Spring Island community organizations are getting a boost this year from one foundation, which announced grant funding to help support Indigenous cultural...
Conservation project would protect ‘gold’ wetland
A purchase price has been negotiated for the BC Parks Foundation to acquire a remarkable 31-acre parcel on the...
Officials on Salt Spring have dropped proactive enforcement against short-term vacation rentals (STVRs), ending a prioritizing policy in place by standing resolution, in one...
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