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Some Places Still Remember How to Gather
Salt Spring Exchange on June 12, 2026
It's easy to forget what community actually feels like. We talk about it all the time. We say we want more of it. We worry that we've lost it. But then, every so often, you wander into a place where community gathers, shares, and enjoys itself a little like "old times." Salon Sundays at Stonewell […]
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Ruckle Park Service Returns for the Summer
BC Transit on June 12, 2026
BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are informing transit users of an upcoming change to the Salt Spring Island Transit System effective June 25, 2026. As part of this service change, Route 9 service to Ruckle Park will start back up and remain in place until October 1, 2026. To better align with BC […]
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What's on This Week on CHIR-FM
David Minkow on June 12, 2026
A conversation with poet and Zen teacher Peter Levitt, an interview with Figs and Honey owner Lisa Sliwowska, a show celebrating fatherhood and the usual fare of fantastic music from many genres are among the audio treats this coming week on CHIR-FM, the Voice of the Gulf Islands. Tune in to 107.9 FM (or 102.1 […]
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Ethan Wilding to Run for Trust
Ethan Wilding on June 12, 2026
When Salt Spring works it is because of the people who show up. The volunteers. The tradespeople. The parents who coach our teams. The farmers who feed us. The artists and musicians who run the festivals. The Lady Minto extended care volunteers and the quiet heroes who keep this island alive when no one is […]
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A Community Working Together Towards Food Security
Island Community Services on June 10, 2026
As the growing season gets underway, we have much to celebrate and be thankful for at Harvest Farm at Island Community Services. A giant heartfelt thank you goes out to Windsor Plywood, Forsyth Farm, and Charles Excavating for their generous support of Harvest Farm Central at Brinkworthy and Lower Ganges Roads. Their contributions have helped […]
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Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) Meeting Report for May 21, 2026
Earl Rook on June 10, 2026
The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) held its regular May daytime business meeting on Thursday, May 21, at 9:00 am at the SIMS Board Room (streaming online with TEAMS). The full 286 page agenda package, including minutes of previous meeting, presentations, staff reports, and supporting documentation, is available online. Presentations and Delegations - […]
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What Would Make Salt Springers as Happy as Finlanders? Welcoming MLA Rob for a Lively Conversation
ASK Salt Spring on June 10, 2026
Twenty-four joined this ASK Salt Spring conversation to welcome MLA Rob Botterell. He offered our Land Acknowledgement, noting how moved he was that acknowledgements had become the beginning of so many meetings throughout the province. He expressed his privilege that we are able to live, eat, and work on these lands, benefitting from thousands of […]