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21st Annual Community Award: Salt Springer's Life Long Work is Recognized
Salt Spring News on 1 hour ago
Vancouver, BC (April 24, 2024) Premier David Eby and Walter Pela, Chair of the BC Achievement Foundation, today named the recipients of the 21st annual Community Award. The program, presented by BC Achievement – an independent foundation that honours excellence and inspires achievement throughout the province – recognizes extraordinary British Columbians who build better, stronger […]
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Islands Trust – Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee April 2024
Laura Patrick on April 24, 2024
This report summarizes the meeting highlights for the Salt Spring Local Trust Committee April 11 th meeting. For the official record and for more details, please refer to the minutes and/or view recordings of the meeting. At the April 11 th meeting the following decisions were made related to land use applications and referrals. We: […]
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CRD Reports on Grant Funding for the Electoral Areas
CRD Communications on April 22, 2024
Every year the Capital Regional District (CRD) administers grants and funding for local projects ranging from local infrastructure, special community projects and support for arts and culture in the Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island, and Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Areas. In 2023, the CRD distributed $1.4 million of funding to 25 projects in these […]
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Trustee Candidate - David Courtney - North Salt Spring Water District
David Courtney on April 22, 2024
The Water District posted a review of the Candidates Q & A from April 10th on their website. It was well done by the CAO, Manager and Moderator. Of course they brought forward questions. The Big One - what are the most serious issues for you; 1. Resolving the Pending $40 Million Law Suit with […]
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The Signs Have Caused Quite a Stir for Local Residents
Salt Spring News on April 19, 2024
Signs. They are everywhere. You may have noticed a few more around Salt Spring recently. Artist Patrick McCallum's public art installation, which is on display as part of the Spring Art show now on at Mahon Hall themed and titled re:location involved McCallum placing several signs around the island with short messages like “They tried […]
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SSI Adventure Enthusiast Aims to Break Three Guinness World Records
Salt Spring News on April 19, 2024
Adventure Enthusiast Aims to Break Three Guinness World Records with a Thrilling Electric Skateboard Journey Across Canada Salt Spring Island born native; Bradley Smith, an electric skateboard enthusiast with 8 years of experience, is gearing up to embark on an unprecedented adventure to challenge not one, but three Guinness World Records. His daring expedition, set […]
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Where Water Runs
Karlis Hawkins on April 17, 2024
“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, […]