Island Life Archives - Page 16 of 68 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

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...

Island man on Top Chef Canada

Robb Magley - October 22, 2024

Haan Palcu-Chang’s jump to the small screen has Salt Spring Island’s food lovers cheering at their televisions, as the local chef is appearing on...

Lighter Living: Community farm acreage available for affordable rent

Contributed Article - October 22, 2024

Part of Transition Salt Spring’s Lighter Living Series As concerns about food security and local agriculture grow, farmers are retiring and fewer young people can...

Rescue Watch: Tips from your SAR team – Layer up!

Contributed Article - October 16, 2024

The following is the first in a series of Rescue Watch columns on how to stay safe outdoors, presented by Salt Spring Island Search...

Rev. Harold Munn book talks God for secular ears

Contributed Article - October 16, 2024

BY ANGLICAN PARISH OF SSI The Reverend Harold Munn is no stranger to Salt Spring Island, having been a frequent visitor on holidays and a...

100 Women group heads into seventh season

Contributed Article - October 16, 2024

BY KIRSTEN BOLTON For 100 Women Who Care Salt Spring There is something very grassroots, effective and “Salt Spring” about the high-impact philanthropy model that...

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