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Larmour Lands Protected!
Coreen Boucher on September 15, 2021
A dedicated group of islanders and their many supporters and donors are celebrating a successful community fundraising effort this month. Both Lot H and Lot F of the Larmour Lands are now protected! With a final appeal to “help us cross the finish line,” donors jumped to action. Their support and generosity, along with that […]
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ASK Salt Spring with CRD Electoral Director, Gary Holman on water protection, local governance and more
ASK Salt Spring on September 14, 2021
After an emotional Territorial Acknowledgement, ASK Salt Spring participants welcomed our CRD Electoral Director, Gary Holman, to discuss those issues most important to us while sitting under the apple trees in the United Church Meadow. During our time together, a total of 13 Salt Springers joined us for at least part of the conversation. When […]
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Obituary: Mort Ransen
Libby Mason on September 11, 2021
Mort Ransen; 1933-2021 With sorrow, pride and gratitude we share the news that our beloved Mort Ransen died at the Lady Minto Hospital on Saturday Sept.4, 19 days after his 88th birthday, which he had celebrated joyfully with close family. He had suffered with many ailments in the past year and decided to ease his […]
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Linda's September garden to do list
Linda Gilkeson on September 11, 2021
This message turned out to be one long “do” list, mirroring my own list of tasks for this month--so here it goes: Last chance to sow for winter salads: You can scatter corn salad seeds around under tomatoes, peppers, squash, etc. that will be finished in October. Rake back the mulch in patches and broadcast […]
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Locals gather at 'Right to Choose' sidewalk rally in opposition to pandemic mandates
Christopher Roy on September 8, 2021
Around 200 community members gathered together this afternoon in Ganges on Salt Spring Island in what organizers described as a 'Right to Choose' sidewalk rally. The event was intended to demonstrate solidarity with those who oppose mask and vaccine mandates being implemented by Federal and Provincial governments in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Demonstrators […]
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Watch: Saanich—Gulf Islands 2021 Federal Election candidates debate
Salt Spring News on September 8, 2021
Prospective candidates for the upcoming 2021 Federal Election running for the position of Member of Parliament for our Saanich—Gulf Islands riding gathered on Zoom last for a candidates debate hosted by the Salt Spring Forum. Debate attendees included David Busch from the Conservative Party of Canada, Elizabeth May from the Green Party of Canada, Sherri […]
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Provincial government launches COVID-19 BC Vaccine Card
Salt Spring News on September 7, 2021
The Province is launching the BC Vaccine Card, a digital or printed document that shows the stage cardholders are at in their COVID-19 vaccine progress. The BC Vaccine Card will allow vaccinated people to conveniently and securely show their proof of vaccination at higher-risk social and recreational events and settings when new COVID-19 vaccine requirement […]
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ASK Salt Spring with MLA, Adam Olsen on climate challenges, healthcare worker support, road funding and more
ASK Salt Spring on September 7, 2021
After a Territorial Acknowledgement expressing a hope for regeneration, ASK Salt Spring participants welcomed our MLA, Adam Olsen. While the initial circle was small, during our two hours together, a total of 22 Salt Springers joined the conversation. He began by sharing his enthusiasm for the trip here, saying that the 35-minute ferry trip allowed […]
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Campfire ban still in effect for Salt Spring Island and South Island Resource District
Salt Spring News on September 2, 2021
Effective Friday, September 3, 2021 at 12:00 pm (noon) Pacific Standard Time, the campfire prohibition in the Coastal Fire Centre will be lifted in all regions of the jurisdictional area except for the South Island Resource District area. The South Island Resource District covers the southern third of Vancouver Island and from Victoria to Union […]
