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Salty Award finalists announced
BY SS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Salt Spring, we have a lot to cheer about. The 2026 Salty Awards finalists are in, and this year’s list is full of openings, expansions and fresh starts. Winners will be...
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Local Election: Housing is our most important issue
By ERIC G MARCH I’m not a politician. So when I drafted my platform to run for Salt Spring Islands Trust trustee I built my platform on four core things that were valuable to me. • An Islands Trust...
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Provincial hopefuls pitch plans and parties
With one election period wrapping up, another soldiers on — and Salt Spring’s appetite for election forums shows no signs of waning. Extra chairs were unfolded and a second pot of coffee brewed for a...
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BARR, Joyce Marlene
Aug 16, 1941 – Aug 30, 2026 It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Marlene Barr (nee Lough). Joyce passed away at 85 years at the Ellen Sinclair Kennett Lodge with family by her...
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WOODMAN, David Chester
Jan. 18th, 1937 – Aug. 31st, 2026 David Chester Woodman died on August 31st, 2026. He was born in Montreal on January 18th, 1937. He married Victoria and they had five children: Deborah (Leith),...
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BRADY, Gary
January 27, 1944 – July 6, 2026 Fifty-nine years ago, Gary’s love affair with Salt Spring Island began on a whim. Newly married to the love of his life, Shelagh, he accepted an invitation from a...
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CRD nixes ‘shield’ for R-Rural zone roosters
It’s been nearly four decades since the Capital Regional District (CRD) meaningfully changed animal control rules within the Electoral Areas, and a new bylaw has several updates for island dog owners...
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Editorial: Having a say
We have come to know that being an elected official on Salt Spring is a tough job, mostly falling somewhere south of “thankless” and often well into “soul-crushing” territory. So as we congratulate...
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Viewpoint: LCC evolution recounted
By GAYLE BAKER Your Local Community Commission (LCC) recently had the last meeting of its first term. While excited about soon cheering on a new team of local commissioners and electoral director to...
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Opinion: Accommodation, hospitality not opposing goals
By SS Accommodation Group One of the few things that islanders seem to agree on is that Salt Spring needs more housing. It also needs people to be able to afford to live here long-term, businesses...
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Audience ready for beautiful sound immersion
Submitted by MUSIC MAKERS An evening of sonic exploration and deep listening through meditative piano and synthesizer improvisations by Chris Gestrin is promised at the Thursday, Oct. 22 All Saints...
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Q&A: Comic Strippers suit up
The Comic Strippers professional comedy improv show returns to ArtSpring on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m., featuring Roman Danylo, Chris Casillan, Pearce Visser and Peter Oldring. The Driftwood...
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My Favourite Tree gala fundraiser set for Oct. 24
BY THE SALT SPRING ARTS COUNCIL The Salt Spring Arts Council is excited to invite the community to My Favourite Tree, a gala evening of dining and entertainment with a special silent art auction, all...
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School board candidates speak at GISS
A quickly organized candidates meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6 brought all eight Salt Spring Island school board hopefuls together, just hours before the first day of early voting. About 70 islanders filled...
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Election opinion: Housing agreements essential
BY MAXINE LEICHTER After the big Islands Trust elections this month, our new trustees will shape our community for the future. Several candidates say they support “affordable housing,” but if we’re...
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Who should we vote for? A few thoughts from eight years inside the Islands Trust
By LAURA PATRICK Many islanders have been asking me: Who should I vote for? When it comes to electing Salt Spring’s Islands Trust trustees, you get to choose two of the five candidates. After eight...
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Truth & Reconciliation day marked at Fernwood
Hundreds of people brought an orange wave of respect and connection to Hwtil’elhum (Fernwood) on a sunny Sept. 30 to mark Canada’s sixth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Salt Spring...
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Salt Spring Islands Trust candidate Q&A
The five candidates vying for two Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee seats were asked the following questions by the Driftwood: 1. What are one or two skills/traits you possess or experiences...
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Cari Burdett brings Don’t Forget to All Saints by-the-Sea
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Eight years ago, Cari Burdett lost her voice. The Cowichan Valley singer and songwriter had just released Magnolia, an album that earned a Western Canadian Music Award nomination for...
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Salt Spring LCC candidates Q&A
Candidates for four Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) seats were asked the following three questions by the Driftwood: 1. What are one or two skills/traits you possess or experiences...
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