Island Life Archives - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Enthusiastic growers wanted for farm training program

Gail Sjuberg - January 7, 2026

After visiting Daria Zovi at her Quarry Collective farm on a sunny last afternoon of 2025, I spent the rest of the day wishing...

Saturna Island Free School among several included in historian’s book

Contributed Article - January 6, 2026

SUBMITTED ARTICLE A bold experiment in alternative education on Saturna Island in the late 1960s and early ’70s is one of 10 that have been...

Driftwood’s Year in Review: news highlights from 2025

Driftwood Staff - December 31, 2025

The following is a compilation of news bites from Driftwood coverage of events through the 12 months of 2025. See the print version in...

Youngsters’ holiday story charm endures

Gail Sjuberg - December 24, 2025

Once again, young Gulf Islands writers delighted Driftwood story contest judges with their creativity and ability to capture the holiday spirit. “I was impressed by...

Medical ride service makes ‘miracles’ possible

Contributed Article - December 17, 2025

BY GAIL NEUMANN SALT SPRING SENIORS SERVICES SOCIETY The Seniors Services Society is dedicated to helping local seniors get to medical appointments and hospital procedures both...

Santa Ship brings cheer

Driftwood Staff - December 16, 2025

The Salt Spring and Mayne Island Lions Clubs teamed up for the second year to keep the Gulf Islands Santa Ship tradition alive. Santa visited...

Cats of Salt Spring reports on busy year; matching donors help raise funds

Contributed Article - December 15, 2025

By JENNIFER MCMILLAN Founder, Cats of Salt Spring Rescue Society We are thrilled to have two individuals supporting us this December, both matching donations to our...

Holiday parade thrills islanders

Driftwood Staff - December 9, 2025

Salt Spring Island was treated to a holiday season first on Saturday, Dec. 6 as the inaugural Trucker n’ Trade Holiday Parade made its...

Sustainable Gift Giving: Making Memories, Not More Stuff

Contributed Article - December 9, 2025

Presented by Transition Salt Spring as part of the group's Lighter Living Initiative Sustainable gift-giving is more important—and easier—than ever! The traditional gift economy is...

Truckers and tradespeople create holiday parade

Gail Sjuberg - December 3, 2025

Salt Spring’s holiday season is about to get brighter with the first annual Trucker n’ Trade Holiday Parade hitting the streets at 5:30 p.m....

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