Island Life Archives - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Volunteers needed for nest box maintenance

Contributed Article - October 9, 2024

BY SSI CONSERVANCY Old-timers on Salt Spring may remember the western bluebird, once a common breeding bird in southwestern British Columbia. Populations began declining in the...

Special events mark All Saints anniversary

Contributed Article - October 1, 2024

By LOLLA DEVINDISCH FOR ANGLICAN PARISH OF SSI The season of Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity for Anglicans on Salt Spring Island to share with the...

On tour with Salt Spring Apple Fest

Driftwood Staff - October 1, 2024

Driftwood photographer Rob Lowrie spent a beautiful Sunday, Sept. 29 touring the island and participating in the Salt Spring Apple Festival while taking many...

Repair Cafe’s a hit

Gail Sjuberg - September 25, 2024

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

Driftwood Staff - September 25, 2024

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

Driftwood Staff - September 25, 2024

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

Gail Sjuberg - September 22, 2024

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

Garden bench raffle supports Greenwoods

Contributed Article - September 17, 2024

SUBMITTED BY GREENWOODS ELDERCARE Monday, Sept. 9 saw the much-celebrated draw for the 26th garden bench raffle at Greenwoods, and the prize was won by...

Education provides hope for girls and families

Contributed Article - September 17, 2024

By MARILYN MCDOWELL for SALT SPRING CFUW Educate a young woman and you educate a whole family. So believes the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW). The...

Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific next Forum guest

Contributed Article - September 12, 2024

BY GEORGE SIPOS For Salt Spring Forum Fans of Salt Spring’s local history may well recall that Ganges Harbour was named after HMS Ganges, a British...

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