Island Life Archives - Page 3 of 54 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

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...

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...

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