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Local Branch of SPCA Wins $17,500
Coreen Boucher on 2 hours ago
“I’ve left the manager of the SPCA a voice mail and sent an email. I can’t wait to connect with him tomorrow!” These were Ann Marie Davidson’s words on the evening of February 24, right after the seventh meeting of the 100+ Women Who Care Salt Spring Island. She had delivered the winning presentation about […]
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Watch: 2021 International Women's Day — "Choose to Challenge"
Salt Spring News on 8 hours ago
Enjoy a unique and celebratory collaboration between local musicians, activists, poets, performing artists, and youth as they explore this year's evocative theme for International Women's Day (IWD) — "Choose to Challenge". Filmed here on Salt Spring Island by a talented team at Mahon Hall, the production features Kisae Petersen & Janine Fernandes-Hayden, Doriana Chessa & […]
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Watch the COVID Musical Chronicles: 02 - “Lo Que Yo Prefiero” by El Jose
Salt Spring Arts Council on March 4, 2021
The Salt Spring Arts Council invited eight Salt Spring Island musical acts to historic Mahon Hall and asked them to perform one song to share with our community. Throughout March we’re releasing COVID Musical Chronicles, eight videos that remind us that music is a balm for hard times. These video Chronicles are also a call to […]
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Watch: 'Abandoned Dreams' Documentary Features Local Work of the Dead Boat Disposal Society
Salt Spring News on March 4, 2021
Derelict and abandoned boats are one of the most frustrating and alarming issues faced by British Columbia’s coastal communities today. Reaching the end of their usable life cycle, with current disposal options being prohibitively expensive and no way to track ownership, old sail and powerboats are being left to rot on their moorings in public […]
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COVID-19: Salt Spring Seniors Can Begin Booking Immunizations Next Week
Salt Spring News on March 3, 2021
Island Health authority has revealed the locations of more than a dozen upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the region. Island Health says it will continue to update the list as changes are required. British Columbia will begin rolling out its COVID-19 mass vaccination program in full next week, and will allow seniors to begin booking […]
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Watch the COVID Musical Chronicles: 01 - “Aqua Spinner” by IRTH
Salt Spring Arts Council on March 3, 2021
The Salt Spring Arts Council invited eight Salt Spring Island musical acts to historic Mahon Hall and asked them to perform one song to share with our community. Throughout March we’re releasing COVID Musical Chronicles, eight videos that remind us that music is a balm for hard times. These video Chronicles are also a call to […]
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BC Ferries Launches New Fare Options for Vancouver – Vancouver Island Routes
Salt Spring News on March 3, 2021
BC Ferries announced the launch of new fare options today on the three Metro Vancouver – Vancouver Island routes. These new fares will benefit customers travelling for essential purposes only and once it’s safe to resume non-essential travel, all customers will be able to take advantage of more fare choices. In addition to BC Ferries’ At […]