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Four Women, Four Generations, One Committee
Transition Salt Spring on 21 hours ago
Over the last few years, at the heart of Transition Salt Spring’s Lighter Living initiatives have been led by four women: Deborah Miller (77 yrs), Andria (57 yrs), Grace (27 yrs), and Melody (17 yrs) whose leadership spans generations and initiatives across the community. Together, they help guide a growing network of hands-on, people-powered programs, […]
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Raising our Voices with Luke Wallace
SSI Farmland Trust on 21 hours ago
It was a little more than a decade ago that a teenaged Luke Wallace first rolled onto Salt Spring. Who was this clean-cut kid with a guitar, singing songs that came straight down the lines laid by Woody Guthrie, Tracy Chapman and Bob Dylan? Turns out, he was a diamond in the rough. And ten […]
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Welcoming MP Elizabeth May, Bringing Hope in Troubling Times
ASK Salt Spring on 21 hours ago
Eighteen came to this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome MP Elizabeth May. After her Territorial Acknowledgement, a chance for each of us to introduce ourselves, and some kind words about ASK Salt Spring, Elizabeth told us about her delight with her baby granddaughter, Lily, born October 2024. Already a loving grandmother to 11 step-grandchildren, […]
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Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre wins 100+ Women's Vote
100 Women Who Care on May 18, 2026
On May 7th at the spring meeting of 100+ Women Who Care Salt Spring, the members voted to donate their funds to Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre. Three times a year 100+ Women Who Care convene to hear about the work being done by three local charities. Each member, whether present or not, commits to […]
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Turning Parking Pressure Into Community Funding on Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Chamber on May 15, 2026
As Salt Spring Island heads into the busy summer season, parking in and around Ganges becomes increasingly challenging — particularly on Saturday Market days, when roadsides and nearby neighbourhoods often fill with parked vehicles. Now, a creative new community partnership is transforming that challenge into an opportunity. Ganges Village Marketplace (“GVM”) — home to Country […]
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What's on This Week on CHIR-Fm
David Minkow on May 15, 2026
Lots of great talk and music coming your way this week on CHIR-FM, including interviews with Peri Lavender of the Salt Spring Apple Company, The Geezers comedy duo, Thetis Island author/activist Ann Erickson, and Galliano skipper George Harris, as well as recorded highlights from the recent Ladies of Jazz concerts. Tune in to 107.9 FM […]
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Lessons From Ground Zero
Ethan Wilding on May 15, 2026
Salt Spring has decisions ahead that will reverberate for years to come: the Trust Policy Statement, the Official Community Plan review, housing, and climate adaptation. These are not abstract policy debates. They will shape what kinds of homes, services and neighbourhoods we make room for, whether teachers, nurses, tradespeople, young families and service workers can […]
