We are inviting youth between the ages of 12 – 18 to submit photos! * Youth may enter one photo per category * Submit hi-res photographs to ssiyouthcouncil@ssics.ca to be printed * Photos must be 1600 x 1200 pixels (min) * Provide a title for each photo submitted * Provide name & best way to […]
Point-In-Time Homeless Count 2018
April 10, 2018 by
The numbers are in for the 2018 Point-In-Time Homeless Count on Salt Spring Island. The count is evidence of an alarming increase in the number of homeless individuals counted on the island between the count of February 2016 and that of March, 2018. A total of 131 individuals reflects a 58% increase since the 2016 […]
Seniors’ Wellness Excursions – April 2018
April 4, 2018 by
5th – Thursday Crow and Gate Pub If time permits a trip to the Antique Barn may be in store 9th – Monday Sidney Thrift Shop Shopping with lunch at Fish on Fifth **Rain or Shine so brollies and wellies may be in need** 16th – Monday Nanaimo Shopping Lunch at the Nanaimo Bakery This […]
Join us for The Coffee Shop Dialogues About Opioids
March 2, 2018 by
Listen & share with others to create greater understanding around opioid use, policy, and the ongoing crisis. Everyone’s voice and experience is a valuable contribution. Opioid overdose deaths in British Columbia have led to the declaration of a public health emergency – but different people hold different views about how to address the emergency in […]
Poverty Reduction Strategy
February 26, 2018 by
You are invited to participate in small group discussions to contribute ideas and solutions to help the BC government develop the Poverty Reduction Strategy. The discussions will focus on two key questions: • What are the issues facing you and people living in poverty right now? • What ideas do you have that would help […]
