Whatever is "Restorative Justice?" And, How Can it Help Address Safety for All in Our Community?
January 22 After a heartfelt territorial acknowledgment, 13 ASK Salt Spring participants welcomed Restorative Justice volunteers Darlene...
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Gayle Baker
- Jan 19, 2021
- 10 min
Francis Bread - and Other Interesting Topics. . . Some Lessons Learned?
January 15 We were lucky enough to have both Islands Trustees as special guests at this ASK Salt Spring Zoom gathering, with Peter Grove...
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Gayle Baker
- Jan 13, 2021
- 9 min
Will 2021 Bring Approval for a New Firehall, Safety for All in Our Parks, Ganges Hill Improvements?
January 8: Eleven participants welcomed CRD’s Gary Holman to an ASK Salt Spring Zoom gathering - the first in 2021. Gary began by...
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Gayle Baker
- Dec 11, 2020
- 7 min
Adam is Back - Bravely Diving Into Complex Issues like Health Care
December 4 - Fifteen joined the ASK Salt Spring Zoom gathering to welcome Adam back as our MLA. We had all missed him as he was forced...
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Gayle Baker
- Nov 16, 2020
- 8 min
Welcoming CRD's Gary Holman to Discuss Issues as Well as Savouring Plenty of Good News
November 13 Fourteen gathered at the Foxglove Nursery Greenhouse to welcome our CRD Director Gary Holman. With higher numbers this week,...
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Gayle Baker
- Nov 10, 2020
- 7 min
Our Roads, Village, and Buses. . . and Whatever is an LCC?
November 6 For the second week in a row, the number of participants was lower than usual (eight this week as well), but, given pandemic...
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Gayle Baker
- Nov 4, 2020
- 7 min
Offal and Effluent. . . Learning About all Things Mucky
October 30 Eight came to our first ever ASK Salt Spring in the idyllic Foxglove Nursery greenhouse to welcome Mary Richardson, Chair of...
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Gayle Baker
- Oct 26, 2020
- 7 min
Anyone Want to Know More About CRD's 2021 Budget?
October 23 Thirteen came to the Lions Hall - a one-time ASK Salt Spring location - to welcome Gary Holman to discuss the soon-to-be...
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Gayle Baker
- Oct 20, 2020
- 6 min
Hope for the Housing Challenges and Solutions Project
October 16 With rain predicted, nine hearty Salt Springers gathered to welcome Islands Trustee, Laura Patrick, as our special guest in...
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Gayle Baker
- Oct 10, 2020
- 6 min
Persistence, Tenacity, and Dogged Determination: NDP Candidate Zeb King's Formula for Success
October 9 Sixteen hardy folks braved the chilly winds on a rainy fall Saturday. They were well-rewarded, for they all got an opportunity...
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Gayle Baker
- Oct 6, 2020
- 8 min
An Enthusiastic Welcome for Candidate Adam Olsen
October 2 Thirty-six enthusiastic Salt Springers gathered in the United Church Meadow to welcome candidate Adam Olsen. While his visit to...
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Gayle Baker
- Sep 29, 2020
- 5 min
Our Housing Crisis: Integrated Solutions are Possible and Urgent
September 25 Surprisingly, the weather gods smiled upon us and the rain cleared, giving 10 participants another lovely – and at times...
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Gayle Baker
- Sep 26, 2020
- 4 min
A Year in Retrospect for ASK Salt Spring: October 4, 2019 - September 18, 2020
Why: ASK Salt Spring was born from the clear frustrations experienced by too many when seeking answers to even simple questions. Our...
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Gayle Baker
- Sep 21, 2020
- 7 min
"Hewers of Wood; Drawers of Water:" Adam Asks Us To Start A Different Conversation
September 18 Twenty-three Salt Springers welcomed our MLA Adam Olsen to this gathering in the United Church Meadow. (Two others listened...
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Gayle Baker
- Sep 16, 2020
- 6 min
Affordable Housing: Both Successes and Stumbling Blocks
September 11: Fifteen participated in this ASK Salt Spring gathering that welcomed special guest CRD Director, Gary Holman. (Three others...
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Gayle Baker
- Sep 8, 2020
- 8 min
Seeking Mental Health in Our Community - Beginning with Dignity and Tolerance for All
September 4 Fifteen participated in this ASK Salt Spring gathering on one of those perfect last days of summer in the United Church...
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Gayle Baker
- Sep 2, 2020
- 8 min
Up Close and Personal - Climate Actions for Everyone
August 28 Fifteen attended this ASK Salt Spring gathering on a perfect summer Friday to welcome Darryl Martin and Elisa Rathje,...
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Gayle Baker
- Aug 25, 2020
- 5 min
Trustee Laura Patrick Envisions Crafting a Healthy Housing Balance for Salt Spring
August 21 Nine Salt Springers came to welcome Trustee Laura Patrick on a rainy August Friday. While this was an usually-low turnout, the...
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Gayle Baker
- Aug 23, 2020
- 8 min
Gary Holman is Asked: What Happened to our Safe Community and How Can we Get it Back?
August 14 A total of 23 came to welcome Gary Holman and ask him questions about the issues on their minds. When folks began gathering in...
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Gayle Baker
- Aug 20, 2020
- 10 min
Logging, Legislation, and Racism: Adam Shares his Vision and Wisdom
August 7 Last Friday, a total of 37 Salt Springers gathered at the United Church Meadow on a practically-perfect summer Friday to welcome...
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