Island Life Archives - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Cathy Roland speaks on Hawaiian history

Contributed Article - November 19, 2024

The Salt Spring Historical Society (SSHS) is pleased to welcome back — by popular demand — singer and family historian Cathy Roland (aka Auntie...

Holiday season events begin

Driftwood Staff - November 19, 2024

Seasonal celebrations kick off with a special advent ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 26, followed by island fairs at the turning of the month. The 40th Annual...

Return It centre’s redeeming features

Robb Magley - November 14, 2024

Salt Spring’s Island Return It redemption centre processes a lot of containers –– 3 to 4 million units each year, according to owner/operator Sophy...

Ganges station solar roof subject of webinar

Robb Magley - November 13, 2024

A webinar planned by Salt Spring Community Energy (SSCE) will give islanders the chance to learn about the solar energy system emerging at the Mid...

Neighbours Feeding Neighbours program underway

Contributed Article - November 13, 2024

By GRACE WAMPOLD and HEATHER PICOTTE NFN Co-coordinators Neighbours Feeding Neighbours (NFN) is a new initiative on Salt Spring Island focusing on food sovereignty to strengthen...

Salt Spring Island Foundation marks 40 years of giving

Gail Sjuberg - November 6, 2024

Whenever something positive takes place on Salt Spring, there’s one group that likely played a part in making it happen. It could be the purchase...

Veteran photos anchor Remembrance week exhibition

Gail Sjuberg - November 5, 2024

Salt Spring Island’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony continues to attract large crowds every year, even as the number of veterans in attendance has declined. That...

International Bat Week puts focus on important animals

Contributed Article - October 29, 2024

CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE Halloween images of spooky bats and blood-sucking vampires are classically fun. However, they have also created fear and misconceptions about these important animals. International...

Ways to keep Remembrance alive on Salt Spring

Contributed Article - October 29, 2024

BY KEN JACKSON SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD I was taken aback last week to be reminded it’s been 10 years since Corp. Nathan Cirillo was senselessly...

Halloween activities abound on Salt Spring

Gail Sjuberg - October 23, 2024

Islanders of all ages have plenty of options for celebrating Halloween this year, with a variety of events planned for the week leading up...

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