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Obituary: Scott Hylands Douglas
Salt Spring Exchange - Team on August 7, 2026
Scott Hylands Douglas February 27, 1943 – July 29, 2026 Scott passed away bravely and peacefully on July 29th, 2026, in Victoria, BC. He was born on February 27th, 1943, in Lethbridge, Alberta. Predeceased by his father, Flight Lieutenant (RCAF 416 Squadron) Walter Norman Douglas (1921-1945), his mother Ruth (White) Douglas (1913-2005), and many other […]
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The Sky Is Smoky Again. Here's What to Do
Transition Salt Spring on August 5, 2026
If you have looked up at a hazy sky this week or felt that familiar smell in the air, you already know. Salt Spring is in smoke season again, and it is here now. This is not the same island many of us grew up on or moved here for. As our climate warms, fire […]
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So You or Your Loved One Want To Age in Place? Lots to Learn. . . .
ASK Salt Spring on August 5, 2026
Twenty-three came to this ASK Salt Spring gathering for the complicated and emotional discussion about the supports needed to allow us to age safely and comfortably in our homes. Leading this conversation were Valerie Louvet, owner of Homecare Salt Spring, and Cecile Petra, Occupational Therapist and Coordinator of Hospice Home Visits. For more about our […]
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School Board Trustee Election 2026 | Notice of Nomination
School District 64 on August 4, 2026
School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) 2026 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Nomination papers for the election of seven (7) School Board Trustees (three (3) Trustees for Salt Spring Island and one (1) Trustee each for Pender, Saturna, Mayne and Galiano Islands) to serve a four-year term commencing on November 4, 2026, will be […]
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What's On this Week on CHIR-FM
David Minkow on August 3, 2026
The debut of a show featuring new Canadian music, a conversation with Briony Penn, and tributes to Jerry Garcia and Glen Hansard are among the nifty offerings this week on CHIR-FM, the Voice of the Gulf Islands. Tune in to 107.9 FM (or 102.1 FM in the South End) or stream the station online to […]
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Making Every Drop Count
Sharon Bywater on July 29, 2026
Despite some light rains and cooler temperatures in July we continue to slip deeper into drought. As gardeners we must get creative in finding alternate water sources for our gardens. One of my favourite approaches is to find ways to use the same drop of water twice.The kitchen is an excellent source on "untapped" grey […]
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Rain Changes Everything
SSI Farmland Trust on July 28, 2026
Rain!! Last Thursday, as I was picking out a silky summer skirt to wear to the theatre, I heard the unmistakable plop of a raindrop, hitting the deck. I thought it would pass, just another midsummer tease, but after a few moments the clouds let loose a proper peppering, that grew into a juicy fat […]
