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Building Resilience: A Community Conversation with Youth
ASK Salt Spring on 6 hours ago
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 […]
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The Responsibility of Limitation
Taylor Sukert on January 12, 2026
I began vacationing on Salt Spring Island back in the year 2000, when I was six years old. For twenty five years it has been tradition for my family to return every summer, and upon purchasing several acres mid island, I am overjoyed to count myself among the islanders that call this magical place home. […]
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Thank You for Nourishing the Community
Island Community Services on January 12, 2026
Because of the enormous generosity of the individuals and organizations on Salt Spring Island, the Food Bank at Island Community Services was able to help keep food on the table for hundreds of local residents throughout 2025. On behalf of those served, Island Community Services would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to every […]
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The Undoing of the Islands Trust
Ronald Wright on January 12, 2026
Fifty years ago, BC took a bold step to save our islands from "exploitation by real-estate developers and speculators,"* passing the Islands Trust Act, with its famous mandate "to preserve and protect" the Trust Area. Most islanders know that this act is what keeps our natural beauty and rural character largely unspoiled. Yet few are […]
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Recognizing Excellence in British Columbia: Nominate Someone for B.C.’s Top Honours
BC News on January 9, 2026
Summary The Order of British Columbia celebrates outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction benefiting the people of British Columbia and beyond The Medal of Good Citizenship recognizes selfless, voluntary service in one’s community Nominations will be open for these honours until April 7, 2026 __________ To celebrate service excellence, the Province invites the public to nominate […]
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BC Transit Seeks Public Input on Salt Spring Island Fare Review
BC Transit on January 9, 2026
SALT SPRING ISLAND – BC Transit and the Capital Regional District (CRD) are inviting BC Transit passengers and the public to share feedback on proposed fare changes. Engagement runs from today until January 25, 2026. This fare review will assess current prices and products to ensure that they strike the right balance between affordability, ridership […]
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From Indigenous Stewardship to Settler Farming – Two-Part Series Explores Salt Spring Island’s Foodways
SSI Farmland Trust on January 9, 2026
Salt Spring Island, BC Salt Spring Island’s foodways have sustained people for thousands of years. Yet today, the majority of the food consumed on the island is imported. A new two-part public series hosted by the Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust (SSIFLT) invites the community to explore how this shift occurred — and what the […]
