Island Life

Farmland Trust offers workshops and courses

SUBMITTED BY SSI FARMLAND TRUST It’s no fun being at the whim and mercy of faraway decision makers. Even if they have the best intentions...

Seedy Saturday weekend gets people growing

By CLAIRE SCHILLER For Salt Spring Seedy Saturday This year will mark the 30th anniversary of Salt Spring’s Seedy Saturday. Island Natural Growers is happy to...

Saturna parcel funds raised

Hundreds of acres of undeveloped waterfront land on Saturna Island will stay that way, according to the BC Parks Foundation, which announced the final...

Repair Cafe at Meaden Hall Feb. 8

SUBMITTED BY TRANSITION SALT SPRING Transition Salt Spring is gearing up for another year of community empowerment and environmental stewardship with the return of the...

No Ivy League helpers welcomed

English ivy proliferating in Mouat Park is in the sights of islanders concerned about invasive species impact, with a No Ivy League project now...

Pico’s Puppet Palace highlights Family Day

SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING ARTS Celebrate BC Family Day on Monday, Feb. 17 with a free celebration for local kids and families to enjoy at...

Islanders learn emergency pet first aid skills

Veterinary care professionals on Salt Spring Island have taken an innovative step in response to the challenge of limited after-hours medical care on an...

Chuan Society sends message of thanks to community

SUBMITTED BY THE CHUAN SOCIETY As we approach our annual general meeting on Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. at The Hearth, 163 Drake Rd., we...

Feldenkrais ideas and experiences shared

BY JEFFERY WILSON Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement© Teacher I am a movement coach of sorts, aiding people to more easily rise from their bed or chair,...

Toasting 100

Helping former Kingfisher Cove resident Ron Wood (seated in the middle of the bottom row) celebrate his 100th birthday are, from left in the...

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