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Foundation emergency fund helps feed families

Driftwood Staff - January 13, 2021

The Salt Spring Island Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Relief Fund continues to help meet essential community needs. Island Christmas hamper recipients with children were...

Jesse Brown joins Salt Spring chamber as ED

Driftwood Staff - January 6, 2021

The Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce has announced that Jesse Brown has joined the organization as its new executive director. “The board is excited...

Daffodils bloom early

Driftwood Staff - December 30, 2020

Banana Joe Clemente is known for his love and propagation of tropical plants on Salt Spring Island and for keeping track of daffodil bloom...

Salt Spring Forum guest probes Biden presidency

Driftwood Staff - December 30, 2020

The latest in the Salt Spring Forum’s online speakers series is now available on the forum website. Former Canadian Senator Douglas Roche’s wide-ranging discussion with forum...

Christmas lights spread joy in winter

Gail Sjuberg - December 23, 2020

Cancellation of seasonal celebrations due to COVID-19 may have dimmed people’s spirits this year, but some islanders are trying to brighten them with their...

Island patient brings cheer to cancer clinic

Gail Sjuberg - December 18, 2020

Driftwood columnist Shilo Zylbergold played Santa on Wednesday when he went to the Victoria Cancer Clinic for his chemotherapy session. As a token of his...

Phoenix breakfast program thrives

Elizabeth Nolan - December 16, 2020

Phoenix Elementary School students are starting every day right thanks to community members who stepped up to keep the school’s breakfast program running amidst...

Islanders brew up aid for Nicaragua

Contributed Article - December 2, 2020

SUBMITTED BY OGIFA This festive season promises to be a more subdued, quiet affair. But we can still get together with loved ones over a...

Decorated farm stands set to add cheer

Gail Sjuberg - November 25, 2020

Salt Spring farm stand owners are cultivating a bright idea to help islanders enjoy the upcoming holiday season. They are encouraging everyone who has a...

SEEC data aids rockfish efforts

Elizabeth Nolan - November 18, 2020

Students attending school at the Saturna Ecological Education Centre this year have joined a campaign to raise awareness around endangered fish species and are...

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