Island Life

Parade and Mateada Convergence rise up for climate action

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SUBMITTED BY TRANSITION SS  Salt Springers will see a creative expression of climate grief and action with a ‘community procession’ through Ganges on Saturday, Sept....
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Fowl shine at Fall Fair

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It was our third try to hold the American Poultry Association (APA) B.C. provincial show and it was well worth the wait!   The Sept....
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Salt Spring Islander recalls childhood encounter, letter

Sherry Hickman -
Today Queen Elizabeth died, Sept. 8, 2022. I have always had an interest in the Royal Family; I was born in 1943 when King...
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Salt Spring EV numbers cause for celebration

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BY JIM STANDEN Salt Spring EV Group As early as 1996, entrepreneur Tony Seba predicted that the adoption of fully electric vehicles would be a disruptive...
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Cupples Trail adds to north end hiking opportunities

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By CHARLES KAHN Salt Spring Trail and Nature Club In June, Claire and Will Cupples contacted the Salt Spring Trail and Nature Club (SSTNC) and offered...
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Galiano’s ecological impact measured in two-year study

Emelie Peacock -
The results are in: If everyone in the world lived like residents of Galiano Island, 4.3 Earths would be needed to sustain the global...
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Upcoming toy run in search of helping hands

Gail Sjuberg -
Among well-loved island traditions returning this year after a pandemic-forced break is the Salt Spring Toy Run, which benefits the island’s Santa’s Workshop program. According...
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Salt Spring Lions make vision screening possible for Manzanillo children

Emelie Peacock -
Vision screening for over 3,000 students in Manzanillo began with a chance encounter aboard a plane from Vancouver to Mexico.  Don and Bobbi Clifford, members...
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Linda Gilkeson shares resilient gardening info

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Transition Salt Spring (TSS) is thrilled to be starting a collaboration with renowned gardening expert and island resident Linda Gilkeson. Gilkeson will be presenting her...
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Island youth connects with diverse family history

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This is the last interview in the Connecting the Dots series to celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. In the...
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