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Cat Looking for His Own Castle
Murray is a very friendly, lovable cat who is looking for a new home. He needs to go to a good home where he is […]
June 5, 2018
Community News
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Cloudiness in the Cedars of Tuam Water S...
CRD Integrated Water Services advises the customers of the Cedars of Tuam Water System on Salt Spring Island (refer to attached map) that turbidity has caused cloudiness in the treated drinking water. Operations staff is investigating the matter but it is believed the ground water source is being impacted by fine sand intrusion. This problem […]
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Heat Alert! Sowing Winter Brassicas
The recent cool weather is giving way to what is forecast to be pretty hot weather starting this weekend. This is a reminder that if you haven’t done so already, do finish mulching vegetables before it gets hot; it will conserve soil moisture and keep roots cool. Some people had quite a bit of rain, […]
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Calling for Creative Bus Shelter Designs...
Island Bus Shelters is a new group of community volunteers. In collaboration with the Salt Spring Island Transportation Commission (SSITC), we are inviting artists and designer/fabricator teams to submit proposals for creative bus shelters to recommend to the Capital Regional District. Project Philosophy – Salt Spring’s charm lies in its rural character and the absence […]
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The 2nd Annual Art & Nature Fest is ...
Last year, a festival-goer called the Art & Nature Fest “an epic event with something for the whole family.” She then passionately stated that there should be an Art & Nature Fest every year! This year, the Salt Spring Island Conservancy will host its second annual Art & Nature Fest on Saturday, June 30, from […]
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Free Boaters Shuttle to Salt Spring̵...
This unique FREE service offers the convenience of picking Boaters up at their marina and bringing them to Upper Ganges Village Shopping Centre, with Country Grocer the largest grocery store of the Gulf Islands; an amply provisioned Liquor Store, a Pharmasave and Uptown Pizza. After shopping the Shuttle will return you to your marina! All […]
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Friday’s Forum: Inside BC Politics...
No-one was prepared for the closest election outcome in British Columbia history, on May 9, 2017. The BC Liberals had emerged with just two seats more than the BC NDP, leaving the decision—as to who would form the government—to three Green Party MLAs. What led to Christy Clark’s downfall, to the NDP forming government and […]
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Hundreds Gather to Stand with the Salt S...
168 protestors who have been arrested for blocking the gate to Kinder Morgan’s pipeline project in Burnaby are facing possible criminal charges. Nine from Salt Spring Island are included. When arrested, they were charged with civil contempt. Now, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Affleck( who issued the initial injunction for Kinder Morgan’s property), has called […]
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Salt Spring Island Foundation Spring Gra...
The Salt Spring Island Foundation is pleased to announce over $206,000 in grants for local charities, including $97,000 targeted to youth recreation programs. These grants would not be possible without the support of our many generous donors, who share the Foundation’s vision of a healthy and caring community Greenwoods Eldercare Society For a fall prevention […]
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Island Pathways 30 Anniversary Celebrati...
You’re Invited! – 2018 June 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Farmers’ Institute and on the Ganges Pathways Hard to believe Island Pathways has been going for 30 years. Here’s some of what we’ve accomplished: Our Partners Creating Pathways group has built nearly $1-million in Ganges Village pathways, complete with benches and map kiosks, costing local taxpayers […]