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Pender scientists sweep at fair

Gail Sjuberg - April 17, 2019

Pender Island science students took the Vancouver Island Regional Science Fair in Victoria by storm, bringing home 20 different awards, including first place in...

Islanders rally for forest reform

Elizabeth Nolan - April 10, 2019

Salt Spring Islanders joined communities across the province who took to the streets Saturday morning to call for reforms to forestry practices and a...

Year-round homeless shelter proposed

Marc Kitteringham - April 10, 2019

A year-round shelter and outreach centre on Salt Spring would serve people experiencing homelessness and help mitigate islanders’ concerns about use of Ganges parks,...

SSIFR responds to smoke call

Gail Sjuberg - April 4, 2019

The Salt Spring Fire Department responded to a call for smoke in a commercial building at 186 Atkins Rd. on Thursday afternoon. The smoke...

Logging opponents step up action

Elizabeth Nolan - April 3, 2019

Islanders who are trying to stop large-scale clear-cut logging on Salt Spring are stepping up their game by making their appeal for action at...

Car demolition sparks fire

Gail Sjuberg - March 28, 2019

The Salt Spring Island Fire Department responded to a call for a vehicle on fire on Stewart Road on Thursday. The vehicle was being...

Feds take on wrecked boat authority

Elizabeth Nolan - March 28, 2019

The Gulf Islands is a confirmed hotspot for dumping wrecked and unwanted boats, but new federal legislation could make a significant impact toward clearing...

Centennial Park playground replacement begins

Gail Sjuberg - March 27, 2019

The playground in Centennial Park will be replaced this summer, as the second phase of the park’s upgrade project begins. Now that the washroom portion...

Tsawout logging action delayed

Elizabeth Nolan - March 27, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGGzJHBdnZo&feature=youtu.be A controversial clear-cut logging operation on Saturna Island’s Indian Reserve 7 is on hold while Tsawout First Nation members opposed to the project continue...

Young scientists shine at Pender science fair

Gail Sjuberg - March 21, 2019

The gym at Pender Islands School was packed last Wednesday afternoon, as students, teachers, and community members checked out the latest innovations and offerings from a batch of young scientists.

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