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ASK Salt Spring on all things local emergency management with Corey Anderson, Jolette Schenk and John Wakefield
ASK Salt Spring on November 29, 2023
While only 10 joined this ASK Salt Spring conversation about our preparedness for emergencies, we learned so much! Led by John Wakefield, Emergency Management Lead, Salt Spring Island, he was joined by Jolette Schenk, CRD Electoral Area Emergency Services Coordinator and Corey Anderson, Manager, Emergency Programs, both of whom had come from Victoria to join […]
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Stqeeye' Learning Society Land Acquisition Campaign nearing end of year goal
Stqeeye’ Learning Society on November 27, 2023
On Giving Tuesday, a focus on reconciliation may be on the minds of many on Salt Spring, and there's an extraordinary opportunity to bring the two together in the mi tse' t'akw' (Coming Home) campaign, which is raising money for the indigenous-led Stqeeye' Learning Society to acquire a 10-acre property in Xwaaqw'um (Burgoyne Bay), a […]
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Islands Trust: Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee 2023 November update
Laura Patrick on November 27, 2023
The Local Trust Committee (LTC) held an evening “Town Hall and Questions” session at Salt Spring Golf Club November 15th (5:00-7:00 PM). We were grateful for those who came out to ask questions and engage with the trustees. We held our regular LTC meeting on November 16th and this report summarizes the meeting highlights. For […]
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Beta testing electric vehicle “Full Self Driving” mode on Salt Spring Island
Jim Standen on November 24, 2023
I really enjoyed Shilo Zylbergold’s humorous take on self-driving cars in his Nobody Asked Me But column in the Sept. 27 Driftwood. Most of you readers may not be aware of the fact that self-driving cars have been operating on the streets of Salt Spring Island for over 2 years. Tesla has been on the […]
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Sustainable farming takes center stage at SSI Farmland Trust's Biochar Burn Workshop
SSI Farmland Trust on November 23, 2023
In a bid to promote sustainable farming practices, the SSI Farmland Trust recently hosted a Biochar Burn Workshop led by local historian and biochar expert Brian Smallshaw. The event, held last Saturday at the Root, drew a keen crowd eager to learn the ins and outs of biochar production. Participants gathered around two fires, engaged […]
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ASK Salt Spring with David Norget from the Mental Wellness Initiative discussing mental health resources on the island
ASK Salt Spring on November 21, 2023
Fourteen joined us (in addition to toddler Benjamin) for all or part of this ASK Salt Spring conversation with the enthusiastic team of volunteers committed to enhancing mental wellness in our community. Led by David Norget, a number of Mental Wellness Initiative volunteers joined us. Some of these volunteers are recruiting professional counsellors for Reach […]
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Opinion: Part 3 - Should Salt Spring Ratepayers have a choice in the design and build of our New Fire Hall?
David Courtney on November 20, 2023
Does the current Firehall Plan that the Chair of the SSI Fire Improvement District (SSIFID) - Board of Trustees has tabled have the Ratepayers of Salt Spring Island needlessly committed to a 2 Bay, 11,500 Sq Ft Fire Hall at a cost of $20.6 Million? This was brought up by a Fellow Ratepayer who is […]