The Barney Bentall Cariboo Express

The Salt Spring Folk Club and Salt Spring Community Services are collaborating to present The Barney Bentall Cariboo Express on Salt Spring Island at Fulford Hall on Monday, November 23. The event is planned as part of the Folk Club’s annual season of concerts and to raise money for the Food Bank.  It is one […]

Project Connect

We’ll be hosting the annual ‘Project Connect’ at the Outreach Building at Salt Spring Island Community Services. Project Connect is an opportunity for those who are experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty to connect with the resources, information and some supplies to help alleviate the impacts of living with no permanent home. Service providers, information, care […]

Homelessness Action Week

It’s time to take action to end homelessness on Salt Spring Island and the Southern Gulf Islands. The Housing First program aims to develop long-term housing solutions for everyone on Salt Spring Island, however, an essential aspect of ending homelessness is providing emergency shelter to those in need.  Every night of the winter on Salt […]

October Screening Mammography Program

BC Cancer Agency Screening Mammography The Seniors Wellness Program is hosting the BC Cancer Agency’s mobile mammography screening program on Salt Spring Island from: October 13 – 16 and Oct 27 – 29 The clinic is held at the Lady Minto Hospital in their new Digital Mammography coach. B.C. women 40+ can book a screening […]

Salt Spring Celebrates Seniors

 Thursday, October 1, 2015 is National Seniors Day.  In celebration, Salt Spring Island Community Services Seniors’ Wellness Program is launching a “SALT SPRING CELEBRATES SENIORS” campaign. This campaign is an opportunity for Salt Springers to pay tribute to seniors who have helped build our lives, community and country. We would like to encourage everyone to […]