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Campaign launches to create a new Community Park at Hwmet’utsum/Mt. Maxwell
Salt Spring News on 23 hours ago
The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has agreed to purchase, in partnership with Salt Spring Solutions Society (SSS) and a community collective of stakeholders, 75 acres of land and a Statutory Right of Way on Mount Maxwell for community park purposes. This acquisition is subject to raising an additional $350,000 through community fundraising. The 75 […]
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Obituary: Robert Peters
Lucina Sliwowska on 23 hours ago
Robert George Peters, July 31, 1942 - June 15, 2022 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a dearly beloved community member from this earth. Mr. Robert Peters, or better known as Rob (79), recently passed away comfortably in his home on June 15th surrounded by his family members and […]
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Seabreeze Inne transition update from Lady Minto Hospital Foundation
Roberta Martell on July 6, 2022
The Lady Minto Hospital Foundation has not been blabbing endlessly about this situation. Instead, we’ve chosen to come together with other agencies to help solve it. Lady Minto Hospital Foundation board and staff have been relentless in ensuring that BC Housing will have temporary housing ready for their Seabreeze clients to move out and into. […]
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Salt Spring Island RCMP Provide 2022 2nd Quarter Report
Salt Spring RCMP on July 5, 2022
Collision on Stewart Road - Photo: Salt Spring RCMP As of July 1, 2022, Salt Spring Island RCMP have responded to over 1,360 calls in the past six (6) months, 710 calls in this 2nd quarter alone. In addition to the 710 calls in this quarter, SSI RCMP also conducted 140+ traffic stops with warnings […]
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Speed, distracted driving and driving under the influence major contributing factors to transport-related injuries and deaths
Island Health on July 5, 2022
National Injury Prevention Day on July 5 aims to raise awareness about injuries. According to the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, injuries are the number one cause of death for people aged 1 to 44, and the reason for over 35,000 hospital visits and 8,000 permanent disabilities every year in B.C. Most injuries are predictable […]
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MLA Olsen hosting Community Dialogues this summer, encourages you to get involved in local government elections
Adam Olsen on July 4, 2022
Have you ever considered running for public office? If not on the ballot, have you wondered how you can help someone who is running? The decisions at the local government table create the form and character of our neighbourhoods and communities. They are potentially the most impactful on our quality of life and that is […]
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Obituary: Heather Cutten
Mark Cutten on July 4, 2022
In Loving Memory of Heather Dianne Cutten, 1944 to 2022 Heather Dianne Cutten, nee Eisan, passed away on the 23rd of June, at the Victoria General Hospital after a short and unexpected illness. She passed peacefully with her husband and two daughters by her side. Heather (Nana) leaves a huge hole in the hearts of […]
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Temporary housing solution reached for Seabreeze Inne residents
Salt Spring News on July 4, 2022
Temporary modular housing units have been secured to support 22 people currently temporarily residing at the Seabreeze Inne. A two-week extension of the lease at the Seabreeze Inne will provide residents with a safe and secure place to live until they can move into modular units on Kings Lane. The Lady Minto Hospital Foundation has […]
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ASK Salt Spring with RCMP Sergeant Clive Seabrook on Community Policing, Speed Watch program and more
ASK Salt Spring on July 4, 2022
Fifteen gathered in the lovely United Church Meadow to welcome our RCMP Sergeant Clive Seabrook. After our Territorial Acknowledgement, we asked Clive what was on his mind. He responded with his characteristic graciousness by responding that he was with us to listen and learn and that our comments would help him navigate some of our […]
