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SSICS programs feed people in need

Gail Sjuberg - November 28, 2018

Salt Spring Island Community Services’ food rescue program is looking to raise money over the holiday season to purchase fresh healthy ingredients for their...

Many hands carry Xwaaqw’um canoe

Gail Sjuberg - October 3, 2018

Community members braved the grey weather on Sunday to celebrate the launch of the Xwaaqw’um big cedar canoe or “snuhwulh.” The event took place...

Pride Celebration

Gail Sjuberg - September 12, 2018

Salt Spring's 14th annual Pride festival once again attracted widely diverse and inclusive participation, with members of the LGBTQ community from Salt Spring and...

“What Does Pride Mean to Me?”

Contributed Article - September 5, 2018

Salt Spring Pride 2018 runs from Sept. 5-9 on Salt Spring Island. Members of Salt Spring Pride's 2018 planning committee, comprised of Diverse and Inclusive...

Back to school means reduced fees for some parents

Elizabeth Nolan - September 5, 2018

Two new child care funding programs from the provincial government are set to make a positive impact on family bank accounts this month. A group...

Slide-show evenings aid hall upgrade project

Gail Sjuberg - September 4, 2018

A fundraising event for Central Hall siding replacement is going back in time to exchange entertainment for donations. Slide Shows From Years Gone By...

Salty Flea market brings the best of the island together

Gail Sjuberg - August 29, 2018

By combining vintage goods, handmade artisanal products and interactive community-friendly vendors, the Salty Flea market is bringing the quirks of Salt Spring to Fulford...

Islanders join Ride to Conquer Cancer

Gail Sjuberg - August 22, 2018

When the 10th annual Ride to Conquer Cancer gets underway this weekend, people who have cycled many miles on Salt Spring will be among...

Family Nature Adventures added to environmental programs

Gail Sjuberg - August 15, 2018

The Stewards in Training program, first launched by the Salt Spring Island Conservancy in 2002, has been a staple of school life for island...

Tansy ragwort alarms islanders

Elizabeth Nolan - August 7, 2018

Salt Spring farmers and people who keep tabs on invasive species are becoming concerned about the aggressive spread of tansy ragwort, a flower classified...

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