Listings for Wanted (145)
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Moving Help Needed
Help needed with a move to Victoria. If you have a pick up truck and are able to help with a move to Victoria – […]
12 hours ago
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Delivery Oak Bay to Saltspring
I need a Leather couch and loveseat picked up in Oak Bay and delivered to my home on Sunset Drive Will need 2 strong people […]
September 22, 2017
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One Cord of Firewood Delivered Please?
Looking for one cord of firewood delivered to our house just south of Ganges
September 22, 2017
DEAD or Near Dead Car Truck
i’m handy.. cash for a clunker maybe needing some work.
September 22, 2017
20$
Wanted volleyball knee pads
Looking for a pair of volleyball knee pads, the season is starting and I need some.
September 21, 2017
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Experienced House Sitter
Reliable, experienced, highly recommended house sitter. Looking to look after your home January, February, March 2018. Please contact through email to arrange an interview. Will […]
September 21, 2017
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Looking to purchase a sewing machine to lea...
I have just recently learnt how to use a sewing machine and am interested in learning and creating more. If you have a sewing machine […]
September 21, 2017
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A Gradual Awakening
I’m looking for a copy of Stephen Levine’s book “A Gradual Awakening” to buy or borrow. Thanks
September 21, 2017
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“The Village Baker”
Looking for the bread making book “The Village Baker” by Joe Ortiz Is there anyone on Island with one they are will to sell!?
September 20, 2017
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Looking To Buy Your Old Photographic Equipm...
Please email or call with what you have.
September 20, 2017
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Seeking laptop computer
We are seeking to purchase a gently used laptop running windows 10 with the Microsoft suite installed. Should you have one available because you upgraded, […]
September 20, 2017
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WANTED
WANTED….aluminum sliding windows for mobile home with or without frames… 5’x3′ and 4’x3′ when in frames thanks k
September 20, 2017
looking for girls size 2 ROLLER BLADES
Would love to buy your roller blades for 10 year old girl. Approx size 2.
September 20, 2017
looking for riding boots- girls size 2 or 3...
Looking for a pair of girls size 2ish riding boots for a new rider.
September 20, 2017
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I’d like to buy rugs
I’d like to buy hand woven runner rugs, or kilim type rugs. Please email if your rug needs a new home. Thank you:)
September 20, 2017
$1000-$1200
Wanted-temporary or permanent home
I am a full time working resident with 14 year old son. We have a small quiet dog and two outside cats. We are looking […]
September 19, 2017
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Chess Board Wanted
Hi there, My son is interested in playing chess so I thought I would see if anyone has an extra set they were interested in […]
September 19, 2017
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ISO Apple Thunderbolt Gigabit Ethernet Adap...
Anybody have an extra laying around?
September 19, 2017
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carpet underlay wanted
Hi, I’m looking for about 200′ sqare feet of clean carpet underlay.
September 19, 2017
Space for camping!
Hi islanders, I’m looking for a place to camp over the next week– I’m in a bit of a transition, is there anyone’s land who […]
September 18, 2017
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Need a hole in sweater darned
In search of someone who can darn a hole in my favorite sweater please!
September 18, 2017
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Dog Stroller for up to 45lb Wanted
Looking for a doggie stroller for my old boy who is having a hard time keeping up on walks. He is about 35lbs so I […]
September 18, 2017
wooden play blocks
I am looking for some wooden play blocks to share with my grandchildren.
September 18, 2017
Buy or trade
looking for travel book on Thailand and Lao...
I am looking for a Travel Guide book on Thailand (particularly the northern area, as well as, a travel book on Laos. I would be […]
September 17, 2017
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Dry Firewood Wanted
Looking for DRY firewood to burn this winter! 2 cords. Please and thanks!
September 17, 2017
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holiday home wanted in Provence France
I am interested in renting a holiday home for 4 adults with a pool in Provence France in the latter part of August/18. Does anyone […]
September 17, 2017
Local Stories
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Salt Spring Reads: The Consequence of Me...
Salt Spring Reads is an online book club/review. For this column I try to find books that you might love to discover, books with a Salt Spring connection. Reviewed books are available at the Salt Spring Library and in local bookstores. Feel free to share your comments to discuss this book online with others. The Consequence […]
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Your Country Grocer Receipts at Work in ...
A total of 148 local groups benefit from Country Grocer’s Save-A-Tape program, which totals about $100,000 year! Save-A-Tape began with GVM back in 1993. The program allows shoppers to give 1% of the pre-tax total on their receipt to the organization of their choice. All you have to do is put your receipt in the […]
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Video: 2017 Fall Fair Zucchini Racing
What a wonderful weekend at the fall fair again this year. Thank you to all the organizers who did such a wonderful job creating a beautiful and fun fair for our island. Here are some highlights of the zucchini racing, just one of the great events of the weekend.
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Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) 2...
Featuring some of the Best New Work in Canada~ Known internationally as Canada’s premier arts colony, Salt Spring Island will host the Gala Opening of the 2017 SSNAP Finalists’ Exhibition on Friday, September 22 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) has built a national platform for Canadian visual artists and is fast becoming the largest, […]
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Try the Earthquake Simulator This Weeken...
Experience something completely different during this Fall Fair weekend. On Saturday, stop by the Ganges Fire Hall between 9am and 4pm and step into a portable earthquake simulator ― the Shake Zone! Discover what a magnitude 8.0 earthquake feels like while you’re in a safe, controlled environment. The Shake Zone ― owned by the Insurance […]
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Salt Spring Literacy Celebrates 10th Ann...
On Friday, September 8, Salt Spring Literacy hosted a celebration because it had three reasons to celebrate: its tenth anniversary as a society; International Literacy Day; and its new premises on Rainbow Road, next to the OutSpokin Bike Shop on Rainbow Road. Cake, snacks, and refreshments were served while Literacy staff and board members gave […]
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Trust Council Chair Congratulates Salt S...
Peter Luckham, Chair of Islands Trust Council, made the following statement regarding the decision of the September 9, 2017 referendum with preliminary results showing 62 per cent voted against Salt Spring Island incorporating into a municipality. “The Islands Trust Council congratulates the community of Salt Spring Island for exercising its democratic right on September 9, […]
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Incorporation: Adam Olsen Responds to Sa...
Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, issued the following statement in regards to the outcome of Salt Spring’s Incorporation Vote. Salt Spring Island voted against incorporating as an island municipality this past weekend. “Over the past couple of years Salt Spring Islanders have been discussing how their community is governed. It has […]
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Incorporation: Wayne McIntyre Post Refer...
The incorporation referendum is now over, complete with a clear community “no” decision on the option to incorporate. It is now time to recognize and thank many who have been involved: The Provincial Government, through the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development (now the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing) not only provided financial […]
