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What's on This Week on CHIR-FM
David Minkow on May 8, 2026
An interview with BC Green Party Leader Emily Lowan, features on the Pender Island and Saturna Island libraries, a conversation with Islands Trust Chair Laura Patrick, and a program celebrating motherhood are among the offerings lined up for this coming week on CHIR-FM, the Voice of the Gulf Islands. Tune in to 107.9 FM (or […]
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Converstions with MLA Rob Botterell: Housing Challenges and Land Security Fears
ASK Salt Spring on May 6, 2026
Fifteen joined this afternoon’s 2:30 pm ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome MLA Rob Botterell. After his Acknowledgement during which he emphasized the critical importance of First Nations collaboration followed by a chance for each of us to introduce ourselves, Rob shared what “excited and delighted” him. Top on his mind at that moment was […]
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Bikes & Boats; A Connected, Low-Carbon Future
Robin Jenkinson on May 6, 2026
What if our Archipelago were well connected by passenger-only ferries and safe, accessible walking and cycling pathways on every Southern Gulf Island? Imagine catching a small boat from Ganges—maybe even an electric passenger ferry like those now running in Norway and being piloted on the Sunshine Coast—bringing your bike along (or renting one when you […]
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B.C. Testing Emergency Alerts to Cellphones, TV, Radio
BC News on May 4, 2026
A test of the BC Emergency Alert system will occur at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, during Emergency Preparedness Week. The test alert will be sent to all compatible cellphones and will interrupt radio and television broadcasts. The alert will be clearly identified as a test and will not require any […]
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Capital Regional District reports on 2025 Grant Funding for the Electoral Areas
CRD Communications on May 4, 2026
The Capital Regional District (CRD) has released its annual summary of grant funding delivered across the Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island, and Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Areas. These funding programs support a range of local initiatives, including community infrastructure, planning, recreation, arts and culture, and small‑scale community projects. In 2025, the CRD administered more […]
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What’s On this Week on CHIR-FM
David Minkow on May 1, 2026
An interview with acclaimed author Kathy Page, recordings from the recent SoundGardens festival at Beaver Point Hall, an interview with the members of an exciting new musical project Zhinga, and a show featuring songs or bands with plants or vegetation in their titles are among the stimulating offerings this week on your community radio station […]
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Linda's List for May 1: Heat, Drought Alert
Linda Gilkeson on May 1, 2026
A quick note to alert you that this spell of warm weather may bring unseasonably hot weather to some gardens over the weekend, especially inland, away from the cooling influence of water bodies. Forecast highs of 27-28oC [though this is forecast for inland Lower Mainland, some gardens at higher elevation, on forested areas on SSI, […]
