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Cats of Salt Spring reports on busy year; matching donors help raise funds

Contributed Article - December 15, 2025

By JENNIFER MCMILLAN Founder, Cats of Salt Spring Rescue Society We are thrilled to have two individuals supporting us this December, both matching donations to our...

Holiday parade thrills islanders

Driftwood Staff - December 9, 2025

Salt Spring Island was treated to a holiday season first on Saturday, Dec. 6 as the inaugural Trucker n’ Trade Holiday Parade made its...

Sustainable Gift Giving: Making Memories, Not More Stuff

Contributed Article - December 9, 2025

Presented by Transition Salt Spring as part of the group's Lighter Living Initiative Sustainable gift-giving is more important—and easier—than ever! The traditional gift economy is...

Truckers and tradespeople create holiday parade

Gail Sjuberg - December 3, 2025

Salt Spring’s holiday season is about to get brighter with the first annual Trucker n’ Trade Holiday Parade hitting the streets at 5:30 p.m....

Care economy course attracts province-wide interest

Contributed Article - December 2, 2025

SUBMITTED BY SD64 Ten school districts in B.C. have expressed interest in offering School District 64’s new Care Economy 11 Career Sampler course after it...

Annual candlelit vigil set for victims of gender-based violence

Contributed Article - December 2, 2025

SUBMITTED BY THE CIRCLE Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV) and The Circle Education will once again co-host a community candle-lighting ceremony at the gazebo in...

Library’s FabLab delivers 3D-printed accessibility

Robb Magley - November 26, 2025

The 3D printers at Salt Spring’s public library are humming along with fresh purpose, according to staff, as the fabulous FabLab has expanded its...

Island car calendar raises funds for Lady Minto

Robb Magley - November 19, 2025

“I always said, if you want to turn this into a club, you know I’m not interested in being part of it,” said enthusiast...

Salty Awards recognize business excellence

Contributed Article - November 12, 2025

By SSI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mahon Hall was buzzing with celebration on Thursday, Nov. 6 as the community gathered for the 2025 Salty Awards, honouring...

The Art of Repair: Building Skills, Saving Waste, Strengthening Community

Contributed Article - November 4, 2025

SUBMITTED BY TRANSITION SALT SPRING Part of Transition Salt Spring’s Lighter Living Initiative In a world where it’s often easier to replace than repair, Repair Cafés...

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