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Effects of the cool spring, winter crops to sow, spring pests
Linda Gilkeson on May 26, 2022
With night temperatures finally at reasonable levels for tender vegetables, it should be safe to plant squash and tomatoes in most gardens. I am still holding my cucumbers and melons in pots for a little longer, bringing them indoors at night. If you planted out such tender plants earlier and they are still looking OK, […]
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ASK Salt Spring with MLA Adam Olsen, CRD’s Gary Holman, and Trustee Laura Patrick on the new firehall vote, LLC and more
ASK Salt Spring on May 25, 2022
Twenty-two gathered to welcome MLA Adam Olsen, CRD’s Gary Holman, and Laura Patrick (one of our two local Trustees for the Islands Trust) to this ASK Salt Spring Zoom gathering. After our Territorial Acknowledgement, each of our special guests took a few moments to share what was on their minds on this lovely spring day. […]
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Connecting the Dots - Cultural curiosity and compassion
The Circle Education on May 24, 2022
In honour of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21st, The Circle Education is connecting the dots between similarities that blend us together in a shared humanity as well as the differences that allow us to proudly stand out. Adele Mark moved from Los Angeles to Salt Spring Island when […]
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How to ‘Love Local’ across the Southern Gulf Islands - Find an oasis on Galiano Island
Salt Spring Chamber on May 24, 2022
The Chambers of Commerce from Galiano, Mayne, Pender, Saturna, and Salt Spring have been ‘island hopping’ this spring, encouraging local residents to shop, eat, and stay where their hearts are. Because our communities are interconnected, supporting our neighbour islands strengthens our region as a whole. Our next stop on this Southern Gulf Islands tour is […]
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New live cam with views of the Vesuvius Dock and Stuart Channel
Salt Spring News on May 20, 2022
Just in time for the long-weekend, and the beginning of typically higher volumes of ferry traffic, the Salt Spring Exchange is pleased to announce the latest addition to our travel planning and local tourism live cam network. This new live cam has a view of the ferry slip at the Vesuvius Dock, the waters of […]
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Your input informs Islands Trust bylaw drafting
Laura Patrick on May 17, 2022
Land use planning can be equally as boring as a two-sailing wait for a ferry and as fraught with drama as a high school musical. Today I’m writing to help you understand the draft land use bylaw for accessory dwelling units that just had its first reading at the Local Trust Committee. Planners call them […]
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$1 million Community Works Fund agreement in principle for Salt Spring Island fire hall
Salt Spring News on May 16, 2022
The Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District (SSIFPD) announced today an agreement in principle with the Capital Regional District (CRD) for a $1 million Community Works Fund (gas tax) contribution towards construction of a proposed new fire hall on Salt Spring Island. This arrangement with the CRD is contingent on approval by Fire District ratepayers […]
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Salt Spring Insights release Spring survey results: We’re happy, but disgruntled, especially about water and housing
Salt Spring Insights on May 16, 2022
Salt Spring Insights, an online research panel created earlier this year to enhance the quality of conversations taking place on Salt Spring, released highlights from its Spring 2022 research, showing that Salt Spring Islanders are generally happy with their quality of life, but very concerned about the lack of affordable housing as a threat to […]
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Police seeking public assistance in identifying graffiti suspect(s)
Salt Spring RCMP on May 12, 2022
The Salt Spring Island RCMP is seeking assistance from the public with identifying the person(s) responsible for the most recent rash of graffiti that occurred during nighttime. On May 11, 2022, the Salt Spring Island RCMP were notified that several new graffiti surfaced near Charlesworth Rd and Fulford Ganges Rd. The graffitis expanded further towards […]
