About Salt Spring SPCA
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Barn Cats Need Love Too
Occasionally, the SPCA gets in cats, like Little Red pictured, that aren’t completely feral but they cannot be kept in the shelter too long due […]
July 18, 2019
Found at Mowhinna Creek Campground
This lovely girl has been wandering around Mowhinna Creek Campground on Fulford-Ganges Road for the past four days. She was found wearing a collar but […]
July 17, 2019
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Found on Drake Rd
Do you recognize this girl? She is in critical distress and we’d like to find her family to get the help she needs. She was […]
July 8, 2019
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Found on Nose Point
Do you recognize this lovely guy? He has been hanging around a property on Nose Point. He did have a collar and tattoo but there’s […]
July 8, 2019
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Hot Pets in Cars
Temperatures are rising. We want to remind all pet owners that parked cars trap heat quickly. Avoid tragedy, don’t leave your best friend trapped inside. […]
July 4, 2019
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Found on Demetri Way
This beautiful and friendly guy has been hanging around a property on Demetri Way for the last month. He is not tattooed or microchipped. If […]
July 3, 2019
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Now Hiring Casual Animal Care Attendant
Our Salt Spring Island Branch is looking for casual/on-call Animal Care Attendants with the flexibility to cover shifts on short notice – including weekdays, weekends […]
July 2, 2019
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Parvo-Virus Hits Vancouver Dogs
At least 6 dogs in the Vancouver area have been diagnosed with the parvo-virus. The BCSPCA is urging dog owners to make sure their dogs […]
June 21, 2019
Community News
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Salt Spring National Art Prize Announces...
Five Salt Spring artists have been named as finalists for the Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP). They are among the fifty or so artists from across Canada to have their work eligible to win one of nine awards, six selected by jurors and three selected by public vote. Local artists are also in the […]
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Notice to Bus Riders – Detours on ...
Effective July 22 to August 30, 2019 – Please be advised that Walker’s Hook Road will be closed for repairs between Fort Street and Hedger Road beginning July 22 until August 30, 2019. This closure will be in effect 24 hours a day during these dates. During this time period please note that routes 5 Fernwood and 6 […]
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Podcast: The Tiny Home on Wheel’s ...
I’m on the Salt Spring Gulf Island Community Radio interviewing people near and far who are making good news on the planet by helping to shift the outcome of our future. These people and companies have created solutions to local and global issues we’re facing at the moment. Sharing the good news that’s happening on […]
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Carrot Day
It is time for my annual reminder to sow lots of carrots for winter harvests in the next week or two. For me, July 1 is always Carrot Day as well as Canada Day (US readers: think 4th of July). As long as you sow before July 10, your carrots should have time to grow […]
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Minister Seeking Input on Private Manage...
Minister wants your input on future of British Columbia forests – On May 28, 2019, the provincial government announced a review of the Private Managed Forest Land Program. They have invited British Columbians to add your voice to the program review. The province is accepting public comments until July 22, 2019. Over the past few […]
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2019 Eco Living and Home Tour: Ideas, In...
Headlines announcing biodiversity collapse and climate catastrophe can feel paralyzing. Even the most committed environmentalists may not know where to turn for solid information on the kinds of innovative — and dramatic — lifestyle changes that experts say will be need to weather the coming changes. Salt Spring’s Eco Living and Home Tour highlights what […]
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BC’s Rural Islands Launch Economic Forum...
For the first time BC’s rural islands have launched an initiative to cultivate rural island economic partnerships. The Rural Islands Economic Forum (RIEF), a two day event, will bring together leaders from rural island communities to focus on advancing local and regional, sustainable, economic capacity building. The Forum gets underway on Pender Island on November 7 […]
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Survey: Should British Columbia Adopt Ye...
British Columbians are invited to share their views on how we should observe time in our province. Most areas of B.C. currently “spring forward” into Daylight Saving Time during summer months and “fall back” to Standard Time in the winter. The following choices are being considered: 1) B.C. continues the practice of changing our clocks […]
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Podcast: Adam Olsen speaks with Raffi – ...
When I first thought of transitioning my weekly Public Circle LIVE! broadcasts from Facebook to a weekly podcast, I had it in my mind to invite Raffi as a guest. We have run into each other a few times now at the Salt Spring Island Saturday Market and I appreciate his forthright political commentary on Twitter. It all […]
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Fire News: Chief’s Response Report – 201...
Vision: A responsive and sustainable fire-rescue service, effectively meeting community needs and valued by those we serve. Mission: Always learning, engaging and adapting to be response ready. Response Report Salt Spring Island Firefighters responded to 61 calls for assistance in May. (Calls to Date: 291) Operations To be proactive regarding wildfire prevention a recommendation was […]
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Salt Spring Foundation Announces 2019 Ne...
The Salt Spring Island Foundation, in partnership with Salt Spring Island Community Services, is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2019 Neighbourhood Small Grants. The Neighbourhood Small Grants program offers grants of $50 to $500 to support projects that bring people together, share skills and knowledge, build a sense of community belonging and responsibility, […]