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Where Water Runs
Karlis Hawkins on 21 hours ago
“Where water runs, make it walk”. The sun warms us briefly as silvery clouds pass above, and a lively conversation continues between watershed restoration experts on Mount Maxwell. We have traveled up the mountain today with a mission: finalize an ecological restoration method in Rippon Creek. Our goals are clear - slow the water’s velocity, […]
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Mortgage Brokers Looking to Work with Upcoming Budget Measures to Support Home Ownership in British Columbia
Salt Spring Exchange on April 16, 2024
The Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association - British Columbia (CMBA-BC) is encouraged by measures announced in today’s Federal Budget that will support opportunities for home ownership in British Columbia, and across Canada. CMBA-BC is committed to working with both levels of government and financial regulators to support housing affordability and home ownership for more British Columbians. “We […]
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ASK Salt Spring Welcomes Two Local Community Commissioners
ASK Salt Spring on April 16, 2024
April 12- Ten welcomed two of your Local Community Commissioners, Ben Corno and Gayle Baker, to this ASK Salt Spring gathering. While the numbers were small, the conversation was rich, masterfully facilitated by Ron Cooke. We began with a Territorial Acknowledgement from Ben, introducing himself in the Indigenous way of also recognizing his parents. When […]
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Obituary: Gerard Noel Bourdin
Perry Booth on April 16, 2024
Bourdin, Gerard Noel December 14, 1935-April 12, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerry. Born in in Laurier, Manitoba, the youngest of 11 children, his early farm life was dominated by his Dad’s sawmill business. At a tender young age he was charged with duties such as driving a […]
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Salt Spring Conservation Project: Crowdfunding Campaign Goal - $1.2M
Elissa Poole on April 15, 2024
Your donation will be doubled through a generous match. You can help preserve a threatened ecosystem and its species. BC Parks Foundation, in collaboration with a group of conservation-minded Salt Spring Island residents, is working to purchase and protect 31.2 acres of land on the south end of Salt Spring Island. You can be a […]
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Capital Region Extreme Heat Information Portal Launch
CRD Communications on April 10, 2024
Victoria, BC– The Capital Regional District (CRD), in collaboration with municipal partners, Island Health and the Province, is launching the Capital Region Extreme Heat Information Portal to help residents and community planners explore and understand the capital region's vulnerability and exposure to extreme heat. The capital region is experiencing hotter summer temperatures, with more extreme […]
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Walking Together - Stqeeye' Presents to Probus Members at Xwaaqw’um
Stqeeye’ Learning Society on April 10, 2024
WALKING TOGETHER - Stqeeye’ Presents to Probus Members at Xwaaqw’um The sun came out for a beautiful presentation by the Stqeeye’ Learning Society, near the water in Xwaaqw’um (Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park) on Tuesday morning. Brianna Thorne, Education Coordinator, presented alongside her daughter Sulatiye’ (Maiya Modeste), the P’hwulhp (Garry Oak) Restoration Project Coordinator, detailing both […]
