OUR VISION IS A THRIVING SALT SPRING ISLAND, RESILIENT TO CLIMATE CHANGE
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From local climate wins to upcoming events and important community calls to action, stay up to date with the work happening across Salt Spring and the Southern Gulf Islands.
The Toy Swap Returns!
This holiday season, Salt Springers are invited to spread joy and reduce waste by taking part in the Community Toy Swap at Meaden Hall. This fun, family-friendly event gives pre-loved toys a second life while…
Heart Circle for Hard Times
Heart Circle with Maggie Ziegler November 22nd, 2pm – 4:30pm Cost: Pay What You Can Where: Salt Spring Hospice, 202 – 118 Fulford Ganges Road In a small facilitated group, we will share the feelings…
Local Elections Are Decided By Very Few People; Let’s Change that on October 17
By Transition Salt Spring Elections & Candidates, Local News – October 15 2026 on the Salt Spring Exchange. See the original post here. I find it unfortunate and troubling that local elections on Salt Spring get decided by very few…
Viewpoint: More questions answered by candidates
By Transition Salt Spring Elections & Candidates, Local News – October 6, 2026 on the Gulf Islands Driftwood. See the original post here. In the last local election, less than one in three Salt Spring registered electors (31.9 per…
Who Decides What on Salt Spring? A Voter’s Guide
On October 17, you will vote for one CRD Electoral Area Director, two Islands Trust Trustees, four Local Community Commission Commissioners, and three SD64 School Trustees. All the positions serve four-year terms. Here is what each one decides.
Salt Spring Election 2026
One Island, One Future: Salt Spring Elections 2026 THE OCTOBER 17 LOCAL ELECTION WILL SHAPE THE YEARS AHEAD The October 17 local election: a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape and protect the future of Salt Spring…
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Transition Salt Spring is a community-powered non-profit focused on practical, place-based solutions to the climate crisis. Through education, research, hands-on workshops, advocacy, and local rebates, we’re building resilience and inspiring sustainable solutions for our island’s future.
Fire risk reduction & forest resilience
Conservation at home & work
Neighbourhood emergency preparedness
Drinking water & watershed protection
First Nations reconciliation
Climate-smart land use
Food security & agriculture
Sustainable waste management
Public & active transportation
Organizational capacity building
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