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Obituary: Thomas Knoth
Katharine Harris on February 6, 2025
Thomas Knoth December 20, 1949, to February 1, 2025 Our beloved Thomas was ripped out of our lives on February 1st, by an aggressive cancer that swept through him in 11 short days. He had been happy and healthy up until then, working hard on our property, creating walking trails to be able to enjoy […]
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Seeking Simple Salt Spring Solutions
ASK Salt Spring on February 5, 2025
January 31 In January, ASK Salt Spring has hosted some weighty conversations: - Difficult conversations guided by Restorative Justice, - FireSmarting our homes, and - Complex School District 64 decisions Seeking a break and a bit of fun, after our Territorial Acknowledgment, we considered what simple projects could make Salt Spring life just a bit […]
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Road Clearing, Stay Safe and Avoid Necessary Travel
Salt Spring Emergency on February 4, 2025
Although the snowfall warning has now ended, it will still take some time to the clear roads. Stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel for the road crews and first responders. A big thank you those who have kept critical systems running, especially the Emcon crews who have worked through the storm and the night. Please […]
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Yael Wand Reflects on Her Time Leading Salt Spring Arts
David Minkow on February 3, 2025
One Saturday in 2022, Yael Wand was at the farmer’s market in Ganges and came upon a group of high school students playing music. As a musician herself, Yael knows good music when she hears it, and she thought the band, 19 Strings, was so good that she booked them as an opening act for […]
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2025 Country Grocer Valentine’s Day 'Island of Love' Photo Contest
Country Grocer on January 31, 2025
Join Country Grocer and the Salt Spring Exchange in celebrating Love on Salt Spring Island for Valentine's Day! Enter our ‘Island of Love' photo contest for a chance to win one of three wonderful prizes to help you celebrate your love. To enter the contest, all you have to do is upload a photo of […]
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Moratorium Partially Lifted - Effective March 31, 2025
Waterworks on January 31, 2025
PRESS RELEASE – January 30, 2025 North Salt Spring Waterworks District Approves Partial Lift of Moratorium on Maxwell Lake System. Following the completion of detailed analyses of water supply reliability and water system infrastructure, and several months of community engagement and feedback, the North Salt Spring Waterworks District (NSSWD) Board has approved a partial lift […]
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B.C. Helps Fruit Growers Prepare for Extreme Weather
bc on January 30, 2025
New funding is available to help tree-fruit growers prepare their orchards for extreme weather so people can continue to enjoy the B.C. peaches, cherries and apples that so many farming families and communities depend on. “Last summer, British Columbians saw almost no local cherries available and missed out on having delicious Okanagan peaches to enjoy,” […]