Our next group will be Tuesday October 7, 2025 5:30 to 7:30 . The concept for this group came from a workshop “Writing Alone Together”. We come together in a group and journal independently on a common theme or prompt and then share our writing with the group if you choose to. Each person has […]
From Pig Pens to Policy – Over 5 Decades of Recycling on Salt Spring
August 19, 2025 by
Kaleb Graham, Manager of Island Return It, and his grandfather Peter Grant, rounding 3 generations of a family connected to Recycling Tucked into a forested corner of Salt Spring Island, the Recycling Depot, operated by Island Community Services (ICS), quietly powers regional environmental action—sorting, storing and shipping thousands of kilos of diverted waste each year. […]
Active Aging on Salt Spring Island
August 11, 2025 by
The Island Community Services (ICS) Active Aging program builds on decades of grassroots support, including the longstanding Better at Home initiative, run by Shellyse Szakacs for over 10 years. Under the leadership of Kyla Duncan, Clinical Director, and alongside Deanna Roewood, Seniors’ Community Connector, the team is now re-imagining aging on the island using the […]
Birthday Party!
July 23, 2025 by
Family Place is having a BBQ birthday party … a time for re-connecting, reminiscing and fun! Welcoming past or present participants who have attended Family Place Early Childhood programs over the last 3 decades Wednesday, July 30 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Family Place at 120 Park Drive Early Childhood programming at Family Place is one of […]
Nitikman/Chan Educational and Training Fund Recipient 2025
July 15, 2025 by
Island Community Services is pleased to award the 2025 bursary of $2,500 to Amber Logan on behalf of the Nitikman/Chan family. Congratulations to Amber, who has worked very hard over the last few years, and best of luck in all future endeavors! The Nitikman/Chan Educational and Training Fund is intended to support residents of the […]
