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Thinking Like An Island
Michael Ableman on November 12, 2025
In the early 1970’s while living in California I became aware of two visionary initiatives in a faraway place called British Columbia- the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) devoted to protecting farmland for future generations, and the Islands Trust whose mandate was to protect the unique environment of a small chain of islands located off the […]
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Ganges Firehall: An Enticing Conversation About to Begin
ASK Salt Spring on November 12, 2025
Eleven came to this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome Local Community Commissioner (LCC) Ben Corno . After he offered his Acknowledgement, noting that our governance decisions should be viewed through the lens of reconciliation, each of us had a chance to introduce ourselves. The group brought a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to […]
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Winners of the 2025 Salty Awards
Salt Spring Chamber on November 10, 2025
Mahon Hall was buzzing with celebration last night as the community gathered for the 2025 Salty Awards, honouring the island’s most inspiring businesses, innovators, and changemakers. Hosted by the Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce, the event recognized excellence across nine categories—from emerging entrepreneurs to long-standing community cornerstones. “The Salty Awards are a chance to celebrate […]
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The Fulford–Vesuvius Trail: Milestones This Month Need Your Voice
Island Pathways on November 7, 2025
A 3-metre-wide walking and cycling trail, separated from the road, could someday soon link Fulford to Vesuvius — connecting our ferry terminals, villages, and neighbourhoods with a safe, all-ages route across Salt Spring. Can you imagine walking or cycling, stress-free to the ferry or to town to visit a friend? This trail would connect Salt […]
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Point-In-Time Homeless Count 2025
Island Community Services on November 5, 2025
The Point-In-Time Homeless count was repeated on Salt Spring Island in 2025, showing a welcome hiatus in the trend of the last several counts of radically rising numbers. Importantly, however, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the 2025 count still far exceeds available shelter accommodation on Salt Spring, leaving the portion of unsheltered homeless […]
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Norton Road Housing Initiative - Your Chance to Be Part of the Solution!
ASK Salt Spring on November 5, 2025
The group who came to this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome IWAV Executive Director Alicia Herbert was small but enthusiastic. We got an added bonus by also welcoming our Library Director Karen Hudson, wearing her hat as one of seven advisory committee members meeting weekly to move the IWAV Norton Road initiative forward. (And, […]
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Obituary: Bruce Duncan Wallace
Marcel Dion on November 5, 2025
1945, June 3 - 2025, October 25 Bruce Duncan Wallace Bruce passed away peacefully, in Lady Minto Hospital, in the early morning of October 25th. He was 80 years old. He passed away from cardiovascular disease complicated by pneumonia. Sadly, Bruce's husband, Scott Merrick, passed away 4 days before on Oct. 21st. Bruce was born […]
