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Dragonboat group plants tribute to Christensen family

Contributed Article - May 26, 2021

by DONNA COCHRAN Spirit Point Dragons Salt Spring’s dragon boat members wanted to show our love and respect for Nils and Sheila Christensen who sponsored the...

Wild winter swimmers embrace the chill factor

Contributed Article - March 10, 2021

By MARCIA JANSEN Driftwood Contributor Wild swimming — in lakes, rivers and the ocean — has gained popularity in the past years, and particularly during COVID-19....

Salt Spring forms rest point in trip through the Americas

Elizabeth Nolan - January 20, 2021

A German world traveller has ended up on Salt Spring while he waits for the border with the United States to reopen and the...

Golf club installation honours Alice Richards

Elizabeth Nolan - November 18, 2020

The second hole at the Salt Spring Golf and Country Club was a special place for the late Alice Richards, who accomplished two of...

Old Boys concede gracefully to Zgoda team

Contributed Article - November 11, 2020

By FRASER HOPE DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR The Old Boys injured reserve list caused manager Graham Tweddle conniptions as every hour and social-media post gave the impression that...

Salt Spring Old Boys: The Boys Are Back In Town

Contributed Article - October 21, 2020

By FRASER HOPE DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR "Guess who just got back today Them wild-eyed boys that had been away Haven't changed that much to say But man, I still think...

New island cycling map released

Contributed Article - October 7, 2020

SUBMITTED BY ISLAND PATHWAYS Island Pathways is pleased to announces the completion of their new cycling map called Salt Spring on Wheels. The map...

Sneakers strive for success with virtual races

Contributed Article - July 15, 2020

March 2020 is a month most of us will remember forever, and not fondly. As pandemic restrictions began, road and track racing quickly became...

Virtual track meet becomes food program fundraiser

Elizabeth Nolan - May 27, 2020

The month of May normally sees grades 4 and 5 students in the Gulf Islands working to improve their results in track and field...

COVID-19 wipes out running events

Contributed Article - March 18, 2020

In consideration of the provincial government’s latest recommendations and protocols regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, many sporting events in B.C. have been cancelled, including major...

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