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Political Parties, Election Candidates, and Grand-Children
Connie Gibbs on 23 hours ago
An Indigenous friend told me her band always considers the impact their decisions might have on future generations. My grand-daughter is at the beginning of her life and I’m at the other end. I’ve been privileged to live all of my 75 years on this beautiful west coast. Nature has always inspired and nurtured me. […]
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Whooping Cough Resurgence Prompts Vaccination Reminder
Island Health on September 19, 2024
ISLAND-WIDE – With the resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease in Canada, Island Health Public Health is encouraging everyone to ensure they’re up to date with their vaccinations. Vaccination is a simple, safe and effective way to protect yourself and your family from many preventable and potentially serious diseases; one of which, whooping cough (pertussis), is […]
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ASK Salt Spring Bids a Grateful Farewell to MLA Adam Olsen
ASK Salt Spring on September 18, 2024
September 13 Eighteen joined us for all or part of the time for this very special ASK Salt Spring gathering welcoming Adam Olsen for his last time with us as our MLA. (Be sure, he is very likely to join us again in one of his future community roles!) We began with a Territorial Acknowledgement […]
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Call for Artists Interested in Enhancing Healing Environments at the Future Cowichan District Hospital
Island Health on September 18, 2024
NORTH COWICHAN —To enrich healing environments indoors and outside the new Cowichan District Hospital, expected to open in 2027, Island Health is pleased to announce a call for artwork to be commissioned for display at the site. Local artists are invited to contribute their creativity and vision to foster spaces of healing, hope and comfort […]
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Salt Spring Island Fall Service Change
BC Transit on September 18, 2024
SALT SPRING ISLAND – BC Transit and the Capital Regional District (CRD) are advising customers of a seasonal service change for Salt Spring Island, effective October 1, 2024. Changes will be made to the following routes, to align with ferry schedules: 2 Fulford Harbour 3 Vesuvius 4 Long Harbour There will be a seasonal reduction […]
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Salt Jar Refillery: Your Gateway to Quality Food and Community Connection
Transition Salt Spring on September 16, 2024
Part of Transition Salt Spring’s Lighter Living Series Do you love great food and connecting with others who share your passion for high-quality ingredients? Look no further than Local Salt, Salt Spring Island’s premier source for plastic-free groceries. Located at The Root and stocked with top-notch products, Local Salt empowers islanders to reduce their environmental […]
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New Major Vessels to Increase Capacity and Reliability
BC Ferries on September 16, 2024
Victoria, BC - BC Ferries is taking a major step forward in its New Major Vessels (NMV) project, marking a critical milestone in the company’s largest capital investment ever. To address projected population growth, replace aging vessels, and meet customer expectations, BC Ferries is now continuing the procurement process for the first five of seven […]