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A Discussion with CRD Director, Gary Holman, and LCC Chair, Earl Rook
ASK Salt Spring on January 21, 2026
Eight joined this ASK Salt Spring gathering to hear from Gary Holman, Capital Regional District (CRD) Director, and Earl Rook, Chair of the CRD Local Community Commission (LCC), on accomplishments and challenges, looking back on 2025 and some of the hopes for 2026. Following Earl’s territorial acknowledgement, Gary and Earl distributed handouts to the participants […]
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Linda's List for January 20: Pruning Fruit Trees, Gardening Resources, Seedy Saturdays
Linda Gilkeson on January 21, 2026
I was suddenly prodded into action last week to get going on fruit tree pruning after I noticed that buds on my peach tree were swelling. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise given the warm winter we have had so far…..So If you can, take advantage of this spell of dry weather to prune […]
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Proposed Reform of the Islands Trust
Francois Theriault on January 21, 2026
Historian Charles Kahn describes Salt Spring Islanders as ”disputatious”. The current Islands Trust Act reform process provides clear confirmation. After two failed end-runs to the Minister’s office, a small clique of reformers now pushes a controversial agenda to conclusion without an opportunity for a popular vote. And yet, one of our three Salt Spring representatives […]
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Salt Spring Community
Greenwoods Eldercare Society on January 19, 2026
The Board of Directors of Greenwoods Eldercare Society expresses our deep gratitude for the overwhelming response to our recent annual appeal. Your generosity has been profoundly touching. We are especially grateful to Country Grocer and to an anonymous donor who together offered to match the first $10,000 in donations received before December 31. Thanks to […]
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North Salt Spring Waterworks District Approves Tender for Maxwell Lake Water Treatment Plant
Waterworks on January 16, 2026
PRESS RELEASE – January 16, 2026 North Salt Spring Waterworks District Approves Tender for Maxwell Lake Water Treatment Plant Following the completion of the detailed design and tendering processes, the North Salt SpringWaterworks District (NSSWD) Board has approved Hazelwood Construction Services Inc. to construct the new Maxwell Lake Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) water treatment plant. […]
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IWAV Reaches 85% of Goal to Secure Norton Road Property for Affordable Housing
IWAV Programs on January 16, 2026
Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV) is nearing the finish line in its campaign to purchase the Norton Road property, a key step toward creating more safe, affordable housing on Salt Spring Island. IWAV has now raised almost 85% of its $2.8 million goal, thanks to the support of more than 85 individual donors and over […]
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Building Resilience: A Community Conversation with Youth
ASK Salt Spring on January 14, 2026
On Friday January 09, the Restorative Justice team welcomed young adults to join us in a conversation on how our community can aid in building resilience for our future generations. Extra special thanks to the youth that showed up! Our group started with a land acknowledgement, recognizing how we are lucky to be allowed to […]