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Cultural traditions, history in focus at Fernwood Event

A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event will feature a first for Salt Spring, according to a Penelakut Tribe member whose family has...

Small quake rattles region

Many on Salt Spring Island were jolted awake by a small earthquake Thursday, Sept. 26, and Earthquakes Canada said the shaking just after 4 a.m....

New Lady Minto ED to open Oct. 9 

Salt Spring Island’s new emergency department will be open for business in days, not months, according to health officials, with Wednesday, Oct. 9 set...

Vacant school site proves popular

Community groups are already putting forward their ideas on how Salt Spring’s Local Community Commission (LCC) should utilize the former Phoenix School property, with...

Invasive shiny geranium pops up with rain

For islanders who were alerted to the presence of shiny geranium on their properties earlier this year, efforts to nip its spread in the...

Gulf Islands life

Repair Cafe’s a hit

When it comes to when, where and how to get things fixed on Salt Spring, the good news is catching on.  Nearly 150 people participated...

Thrifty Foods’ Fall Fair participation supports Farmers’ Institute and whole community

For some regular attendees of the annual Salt Spring Island Fall Fair, there’s one food booth they just can’t pass by. Every year, Thrifty...

More photos highlight Fall Fair fun

The Driftwood's Harvest Time publication featuring Salt Spring Fall Fair photos and trophy winners was published Sept. 25, but Driftwood freelance photographer Rob Lowrie...

Apple festival celebrates agricultural heritage

It's time to get ready for the 2024 Salt Spring Island Apple Festival, with its theme of “Celebrating the Amazing Apples of Salt...

Arts & Entertainment

Winds’ Octets concert on Sept. 28

On Saturday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m., Island Chamber Winds (ICW) will be returning to Salt Spring for their second concert at All Saints...

Blues concert raises Newman funds

For the past couple of years, the Legion has been the place to be on Sunday afternoons to enjoy live jazz and blues music...

Resurgence represents landmark art exhibition

SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING PUBLIC LIBRARY On Sept. 6 the Salt Spring Island Public Library celebrated the opening of Resurgence, an Indigenous art show. The...

Photo of the Week

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Crowd watches the ever-popular zucchini races at the Salt Spring Fall Fair at the Farmers’ Institute grounds on the Sept. 7-8 weekend. For more fair photos, see the Sept. 11 issue of the Driftwood newspaper and our Harvest Time publication coming out on Sept. 25. 

Photo by Rob Lowrie

Do you have a photo you would like to submit for the Photo of the Week? Send it with caption information to news@gulfislandsdriftwood.com. 

Opinion

In Response: Green MLAs can have impact

By THERIN GOWER "Impactful." It was the word someone used to describe Adam Olsen at his celebration. I wonder if Jason Mogus was there, and...

Silver linings and paths of least resistance

What’s the best thing about living on Salt Spring? Many different things spring to mind, but right up there among them is the fact...

Editorial: Taken for a ride

Property ownership in the Capital Regional District (CRD) is going to get even more expensive with a new regional transportation service. The CRD says the...

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Obituaries

GRIMMER, Glenn Leigh

 With deep sadness we mourn the passing of Glenn Leigh Grimmer, who died peacefully in his sleep on August 29, 2024, at the age...

FEE, Donald (Don) Neil

November 14, 1946 (Powell River, B.C.) —September 16, 2024 (Nanaimo, B.C.) Predeceased by parents Leon and Olida Fee, and wife Yvonne (2014). Lovingly remembered by...

More news

Burning still banned on Salt Spring

Salt Spring Island's fire restrictions will not be following regional officials’ lead for now, according to the local district, saying it will be at...

Saying HÍSWKE SIEM to Adam: warm words and photos

Salt Spring Islanders and members of local MLA Adam Olsen's family and staff enjoyed a two-hour gathering and tribute to Olsen, who is not...

Sunday pool hours back in 2025

Budget wrangling for the coming year is wrapping up, and users of Salt Spring’s second most popular public amenity will be happy to hear...

LCC gets earful on farming issues

Salt Spring’s agricultural community crowded Lions Hall to press officials for change, in the wake of a courtroom decision that went against one island...

CRD’s regional transportation service heads to AAP

Plans for a $20-million regional transportation service — and for the tax dollars supporting it — have been approved by the Capital Regional District...

Proposed fire budget nudges 10%

People attending the Salt Spring fire district’s town hall meeting at the Ganges fire hall training room Sept. 9 heard a familiar refrain when...

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