Occupations in the care economy sector involve paid and unpaid caregiving, including childcare, elder care and long-term care ...

After a successful summer off-Broadway, Bear Grease the Musical is coming to ArtSpring for two nights as part of the ...

The following is a letter sent to Hon. Raj Chouhan, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and filed with the Driftwood for ...

A town hall on housing might not have generated rooster-level buzz on Salt Spring, but a smaller group of islanders ...

Communities across Canada gather every Dec. 6 to honour the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce on July 24th, with his wife Christy, daughter Larissa and two kittens Clover and Peanut by his side, Rick lost his second battle with cancer. He was born on ...

January 14, 1952 - November 7, 2025 Lee passed away peacefully at Kelowna General Hospital due to complications resulting from a fall at home. Hampered ...

ArtSpring’s dramatic autumn is hitting a crescendo. November is always demanding, but this week at ArtSpring is an operatic phenomenon. Following the emotional intensity of Jeremy Dutcher’s sold-out ...

John Munro passed away on November 7, 2025 peacefully at home after reluctantly giving in to the cancer that for the last two years he was positive he was ...

We are not immune to polarization in B.C. Even in a time of Trump tariffs and staggering provincial budget deficits, there is much we can do to maintain social cohesion and work across party lines.

Salt Spring’s housing shortage is not just a physical problem; it’s an economic one. There is some housing available on-island, just not enough that’s affordable for most workers. Something similar ...

An iconic but regionally introduced bird has decisively worn out its welcome, and regional district officials now say action on Salt Spring Island is critical ...