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Obituary: In Memory of Sue Mouat
Philandjen on June 12, 2025
Susan Joy Mouat (âSueâ) born in Cumberland, BC on January 26, 1923, died peacefully in Victoria BC, May 12, 2025. Predeceased by her husband, Ivan, sons Manson, Teddy and Greig, Sue is survived by her children, Jeremy (Lynda Ross) of Fredericton, Mary (Don Miller) of Victoria, Jen Ritson (Phil Ritson) of Salt Spring and her […]
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SSPLASH.H2O Undergoes it's Last Reincarnation?
Darlene Steele on June 11, 2025
SSPLASH.H2O, formally known as The Salt Spring Indoor Pool Association, is ending its role as the only advocate for a Leisure and Therapy Pool at the site of our current Rainbow Road Swimming Pool. The reason for this decision is that the Board Members have decided it is time to retire and if possible hand […]
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Welcoming MLA Rob Botterell and Learning About Some Concerning Legislation
ASK Salt Spring on June 11, 2025
Eighteen came to this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome MLA Rob Botterell and his associate Theresa Coles. After he offered our Land Acknowledgement, Rob shared that he was âexcited and delightedâ to have completed the annual spring work on his boat. She is now ready to take him on his summer of sailing, hopefully […]
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With Fire Threatening Coastal Forests, Salt Spring Tests Its Emergency Response
Salt Spring Exchange on June 10, 2025
👉Link to Salt Spring Island Fire Exposure Map With wildfire season arriving early and fiercely across BC, Salt Spring Island is taking preparedness to the next level. A blaze near Port Alberniânow spanning more than 23 hectares and suspected to be human-causedâhas put island communities across the coast on high alert, even if they're not […]
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People Urged to Prepare as Warming Temperatures Increase Wildfire, Drought Risk
BC News on June 9, 2025
With warmer, drier conditions expected to increase across B.C., people are advised to stay prepared for climate-related emergencies. âAs temperatures rise, so does the risk of wildfire and prolonged drought throughout B.C.,â said Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. âThe Province stands ready to support communities and people during an emergency, and […]
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2025 Country Grocer 'Me & My Pet' Photo Contest
Country Grocer on June 9, 2025
Maybe itâs a hamster, a rooster, some donkeys, a dog, a new kitten or even a turtle. Our pets enrich our lives. Country Grocerâs Pet Food Department and the Salt Spring Exchange want to celebrate the Pets we love with a Photo Contest. We want you in the photo too! So please send us a […]
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Astrology by Danielle Blackwood: This Full Moon (Sagittarius)
Salt Spring Exchange on June 9, 2025
This Full Moon Each Full Moon brings its own wisdom, teachings, and medicine through the lens of a particular archetype. The Full Moon often brings something to fruition and illuminates what has been hidden. Each month we experience a subtle shift as the Full Moon highlights specific themes, emotions, feelings. For many, the Full Moon […]
