Island Life Archives - Gulf Islands Driftwood

All-Black battalion members in focus at talk

Contributed Article - February 18, 2026

Salt Spring Island’s little-known connection to the No. 2 Construction Battalion — Canada’s first and only all-Black Battalion during the First World War —...

Youth climate activism award portal opens

Gail Sjuberg - February 11, 2026

Back in 2019, Salt Spring’s Peter Allan, his wife Lynda Monk and their still-in-school sons Jesse and Jackson had many dining-room table conversations about...

Heritage Week marked with Feb. 16-22 museum opening

Contributed Article - February 11, 2026

SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING HERITAGE FOUNDATION Each year, Heritage BC celebrates Heritage Week in mid-February. This year the event is focusing attention on food...

Visitor Info Centre volunteers predict busy 2026 tourist season

Robb Magley - February 5, 2026

Fire, floods and Fulford-Ganges Road construction notwithstanding, 2025 brought a bump in visits to the Salt Spring Island Visitor Information Centre (VIC) — a...

One hour per week can make a huge difference

Contributed Article - February 4, 2026

This week in our Stepping Up series we meet Elaine Shaw, who enjoys volunteering in the Extended Care Unit of Lady Minto Hospital. In addition...

Drum-Making Workshop Brings Indigenous Teachings to Salt Spring

Contributed Article - February 3, 2026

BY SALT SPRING ISLAND FARMLAND TRUST On Sunday, Feb. 7, Beaver Point Hall will be filled with the sound of stories, tools and careful hands...

Lady Minto Thrift Shop welcomes volunteers

Contributed Article - January 28, 2026

The second week of our Stepping Up volunteer series puts the spotlight on a beloved community hub that provides invaluable services: the Lady Minto...

Litter bucket waits for contributions

Driftwood Staff - January 28, 2026

A smiling face greets visitors at one section of Salt Spring Island boardwalk: the Grace Point Pick Up Litter Bucket, one resident’s spontaneous creation...

B.C. Seniors Advocate shares tips to tackle abuse

Robb Magley - January 27, 2026

In the face of a marked uptick in incidents of scams and abuse, local seniors and caregivers last week heard they have ways to...

Island volunteer series makes debut

Gail Sjuberg - January 21, 2026

This week marks the first instalment of the Driftwood’s Stepping Up focus on island volunteers and groups who need more of them. So many not-for-profit...

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