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The Protect Grace Islet Group organizers are inviting all Salt Spring Islanders to join with them and local Cowichan, Penelakut, Tsawout, and Tsartlip nations gathering to protect Grace Islet this coming Monday in a gathering of the canoes in an attempt to find resolution to Barry Slawsky’s ongoing development of the islet. We're all invited.

Grace Islet owner Barry N. Slawsky has responded to current protests and criticisms on the development of the Salt Spring Island property he owns.

Our community people profile person of the week is Ken Marr. Meet Ken!

This kayak went missing on Booth Bay. Have you seen it?

Someone once said, how you show up in bed is how you show up in your life. What if you could make small changes to your sex life and have the results affect your life as a whole? WHAT IS SOUL SEX?

A modern environmentally designed home sited on a private, oceanview 5.48 acres close to Ganges. Custom built with spacious rooms, fir windows, doors and trim, hardwood floors, triple glazed windows, skylights, 3 bedrooms, a large artist studio, office and 3 bathrooms. Passive solar with a south facing solarium, masonry heater, seasonal solar water heater and low toxicity interior finishes.

Local growers looking for lady bugs.

The name says it all; this custom designed residence on over 5 sun soaked acres, achieves a harmonious blend with the surrounding landscape and a seamless connection to the environment. Privacy, peace and quiet in a secluded natural setting adorned with perennial, herb and raised vegetable garden areas and a pretty pond. Spacious, interesting and efficient open plan and well-lit rooms, with walls of glass, wood ceilings and Asian accents further enhance the relation with nature.

On going protests of the housing development on top of the Grace Islet burial grounds increased in intensity today. Off island work crews brought in by the island’s owner were turned back by islanders opposed to development of the burial and sensitive environmental grounds of the island. Opponents have pledged to continue efforts until the development stops.

African virtuoso musician visits Salt Spring to teach song and share beautiful music! Friday August 15th at All Saints by the Sea

Salt Spring Cooperative preschool offers a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that Early Childhood Educators and parents create together. Our school provides a unique opportunity to be closely involved in your child’s first educational experience and to observe your child in their preschool environment. Another special feature is the opportunity to learn more strategies for parenting and about child growth and development by assisting in the classroom with the ECE and attending our parent education evenings.

Salt Spring Exchange has partnered with a some local businesses to provide local deals for islanders. Featured partners with deals just for the community include Country Grocer, Pharmasave and Salt Spring Air. Check out their deal pages for exclusive local savings opportunities.

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