Island Life Archives - Gulf Islands Driftwood

‘Safety bears’ ride with local RCMP

Robb Magley - July 9, 2025

Salt Spring police welcomed a critical equipment resupply this week, as the island’s RCMP detachment took delivery of a fuzzy front-line communication tool meant...

Indoor pool group ready for next reincarnation

Contributed Article - July 2, 2025

By DARLENE STEELE for SSPLASH.H20 SSplash — also known as the Salt Spring Indoor Pool Association and SSPLASH.H2O — is ending its role as the...

Paramedic seeks auction items for ‘Cops’ ride

Robb Magley - July 2, 2025

Salt Spring paramedic Lisa Mitchell will be representing our island’s first responders in the 2025 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock ride — and...

Steinway piano announced as headliner for Treasure Fair

Contributed Article - June 25, 2025

BY KIRSTEN BOLTON FOR ARTSPRING With over 500 donated items, an all-time high, ArtSpring’s much-anticipated annual Treasure Fair fundraiser is set to take over the gallery...

Classic car rod run route detailed

Driftwood Staff - June 24, 2025

The Salt Spring Cruisers Car Club’s 8th annual Salt Spring Rod Run takes place on Monday, June 30, the day before the Canada Day...

Amateur radio society hosts open house

Contributed Article - June 20, 2025

SUBMITTED by SSIARS Members of the Salt Spring Island Amateur Radio Society (SSIARS) will participate in Field Day 2025, North America’s largest emergency communication exercise,...

Indigenous Peoples Day: Weekend and Land Back activities in focus

Gail Sjuberg - June 17, 2025

As the upcoming second annual Indigenous Peoples Weekend will demonstrate, First Nations presence on the Gulf Islands is vibrant and very much alive. More than...

Restorative Justice group reflects on impact

Gail Sjuberg - June 17, 2025

Salt Spring Island’s Restorative Justice (RJ) group marked a busy year at its annual general meeting at the library on June 12, hearing from...

Flourishing Together: Our Commitment to Salt Spring Island 

Contributed Article - June 11, 2025

By Kendall Gross, President, Island Savings  Salt Spring Island is much more than just a place we serve — it's a community we cherish and...

100+ Women Who Care pick GISS Rowing Club

Contributed Article - June 11, 2025

Submitted BY 100+ Women Who Care The members of 100+ Women Who Care faced a difficult choice on May 15, as they voted for the...

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