Q. Salt Spring’s Rotary Club is fundraising to send ShelterBoxes to Haiti. What exactly are ShelterBoxes? — Michaela Wells, Salt Spring Island A. At $1,000 apiece, each box provides a tent shelter and other supplies for 10 people. Stepping up to aid in Haiti disaster relief, the international charity ShelterBox has sent 4,100 such boxes to... »
Last week’s You Asked question fortunately led me to uncover further details regarding the number of babies born to parents who live on the Gulf Islands. G.S. from Salt Spring Island asked: “How many babies of Gulf Islands parents were born at home on the island... »
How many babies of Gulf Islands parents were born at home on the island in 2009; at Lady Minto Hospital; or at other hospitals (Vic General, Cowichan)? — GS, Salt Spring Island The challenge for this one is that the B.C. Vital Statistics Agency —... »
Q. Because I live off a road fairly close to town, I’ve always wondered, what is the proper signal to give to the hitchhikers waiting by Embe Bakery, to... »
Q. Does the Salt Spring Recycling Depot take wrapping paper? -J.S., Salt Spring Island A. After the presents have been opened, it can be frightening to stand back and survey the... »
Q: When I’m in my car I can only get the new Salt Spring radio station in some areas. Can you find out why this is the case and... »
