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Unicorns Continue to Inspire on Salt Spring

Three years ago, then Alberta Premier Rachel Notley famously singled out Salt Spring Islandwhile debating environmental activist Tzeporah Berman, saying “Here in Alberta we ridehorses — not unicorns. And I…
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Farmland Trust- Root Survey (closes Nov 30th)

Salt Spring Farmland Trust Society welcomed an all-new energetic Board of Directors on June 10, 2021. They are excited to be stewarding The Trust’s projects at Burgoyne Valley Community Farm,…
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Climate change was front and centre this summer: let’s focus on ocean protection this fall

Reposted from West Coast Environmental Law (WCEL) August 9, 2021 Author: Erin Gray – Staff Lawyer No matter where you live, it’s likely that the climate crisis has been top of…
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Átl’ka7tsem UNESCO Biosphere Region

Wonderful news that Átl’ka7tsem, also known as Howe Sound, is now a UNESCO Biosphere Region. It is the third UNESCO Biosphere Region in British Columbia – and the first on…
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Transition helps islanders tap into winter rains

October 20, 2021 Excerpt BY ANDREA PALFRAMAN Published in the Driftwood One Cool Island Series It’s an October morning in Ganges Harbour. Crowded around the Rotary dinghy dock are assorted…
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Fairy Creek- The Last Stand Video

Vancouver Island BC. Documentary- Aug 4, 2021 In less than 150 years, 97.3% of British Columbia’s old growth forests have been logged. These ancient trees and their ecosystems have been…
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E-Bike Charging Station at Ruckle Park

Fans of e-bikes now have a new place to charge up when visiting Salt Spring Island. Islanders who brave the journey to the deep south from points north of Ganges…
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Rainwater Harvesting Program

Rainwater Harvesting Rebate 2023 Up to $500 for non-potable rainwater harvesting Install a Rainwater Harvesting System, and receive a $250-500 Rebate  – For Salt Spring & Southern Gulf Island Residents.…
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Partial advocacy success; Ottawa announces new system to improve marine vessel traffic flow in Southern British Columbia

August 12, 2021 from Islands Trust website Lək̓ ʷəŋən, METULIYE/Victoria, B.C. – After more than 15 years advocating for Ottawa to reduce and ultimately eliminate 33 freighter anchorages, Islands Trust…
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CRD board unanimously approved a groundbreaking new policy on transportation prioritization in the region

OPINION: CRD must push province to fund rapid bus instead of expanding highways From Capital Daily: New climate action policy sets important precedent for other regions By Eric Doherty and…
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