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Salt Spring Fire May 11th on West Eagle Drive
Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue on 4 hours ago
Salt Spring Island Fire responded to a report of an outbuilding on fire in the 300 block of West Eagle Drive on Saturday May 11th. An RV and a nearby storage shed were consumed with flames that extended into the surrounding trees and ground cover. Crews were able to knock down and control the spread […]
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Government increasing spend on Gang Violence in BC
bc on May 10, 2024
Since 2003, gang-related homicides in British Columbia have risen, climbing from 21% of B.C. homicides to 46% in 2023. Gang-related homicides present unique challenges due to evidence tampering and witness reluctance, making them more time-consuming and resource-intensive to investigate. As of December 2023, IHIT reported 356 unsolved homicides. The establishment of the new Integrated Gang […]
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Bird and Habitat Connections at Xwaaqw'um
Pete Davidson on May 10, 2024
It’s spring, and every day brings new arrivals from the south, especially at Xwaaqw’um, one of the birdiest spots on Salt Spring, which has a little bit of everything. As very recent settlers here, my family and I were immediately drawn to the valley and bay, sandwiched between the cooler, moist forested north-facing slope and […]
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Salt Spring Island Indigenous Peoples Weekend June 21-23!
Jon Cooksey on May 10, 2024
Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21st) falls on a Friday this year, and so many groups on Salt Spring wanted to do something special to observe the day that a group of organizers has come together to expand it into a 3 day Indigenous Peoples Weekend on Salt Spring. And we would love you to participate! […]
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Linda's list for May 8: Warm week warning
Linda Gilkeson on May 8, 2024
Just a quick note to especially remind new gardeners that tiny seedlings are very vulnerable to being killed in hot sun. With the weather finally warming up, the next few days in some parts of the coastal region may see highs up to 25oC [high 70’s F]. While established plants of tomatoes, squash and other […]
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ASK Salt Spring Welcomes MLA Adam Olsen
Gayle Baker on May 8, 2024
The first ASK Salt Spring gathering in May welcomed MLA Adam Olsen and Constituency Advocate Jerram Gawley for a rich and diverse conversation. Adam used his most recent weekly two-minute speech to the Legislature (https://adamolsen.ca/2024/05/my-duty-to-stand-up-for-the-salish-sea-never-diminishes/) as his Territorial Acknowledgement, speaking of disturbing changes to the waters surrounding us. The site of one of the world’s […]
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Salt Spring Island's Repair Cafe: A Community Comes Together to Fix, Reuse, and Revive!
Transition Salt Spring on May 8, 2024
Over the weekend, Salt Spring Island witnessed an inspiring gathering of over 20 devoted volunteers at the Repair Cafe. With their unwavering skills and dedication, they came together to assist approximately 80 islanders, repairing over 100 items, completely free of charge. The Repair Cafe bustled with activity as locals streamed in with an eclectic array […]
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