Island Life Archives - Page 46 of 68 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Canadian biodiversity expert speaks with islanders

Contributed Article - March 23, 2021

By DAVID DENNING SPECIAL TO THE DRIFTWOOD The most important piece of the puzzle for stopping drastic climate change is the part most often overlooked. The...

Maurine Fryer enjoys 100th birthday milestone

Contributed Article - March 17, 2021

BY HELEN HINCHLIFF On Sunday, March 14, the family of long-time Brinkworthy Park resident Maurine Fryer, a few of her neighbours and two pipers gathered...

Community seed swap hits farm stands

Elizabeth Nolan - March 4, 2021

Island Natural Growers (ING) is ensuring Salt Spring has access to seeds this spring even though pandemic restrictions have put the usual events on...

Community steps up to aid beloved yoga teacher

Elizabeth Nolan - February 17, 2021

News that highly regarded yoga teacher Celeste Mallett-Jason has been diagnosed with cancer has been a shock to many on Salt Spring, with her...

Hatching project gives kids ‘egg-citing’ insights

Contributed Article - February 10, 2021

SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING ISLAND POULTRY CLUB Poultry enthusiasts are sharing their chicken love with children by supporting hatching projects at Salt Spring Elementary (SSE). With...

Search & rescue group works through pandemic

Contributed Article - February 3, 2021

By Chris Rowthorn The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges to first responders and Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue (SSI SAR) is no exception. The team...

Stewardship project for western screech-owl begins

Contributed Article - January 27, 2021

By REN FERGUSON SALT SPRING ISLAND CONSERVANCY Have you ever been outside on a still evening in late winter and heard a series of mellow, muted...

Rental housing shortage a life and death issue for one islander

Contributed Article - January 27, 2021

By Elizabeth White, Michael Cooke, Pat Miller and Lisa Dahling Salt Spring’s lack of affordable rental housing is a fact of life for Salt Spring...

Kit Lewis retires from Atkins Road trash beat at age 95

Elizabeth Nolan - January 20, 2021

Island Pathways is respectfully honouring the retirement of its most dedicated trail clean-up volunteer, while hoping her good example might inspire others to step...

RCMP Sgt. Seabrook settles into role

Elizabeth Nolan - January 19, 2021

Salt Spring’s new RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Clive Seabrook is making strides toward getting to know the community after being on the job for...

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