Archive for November, 2009

Salt Spring vs. Saltspring

November 24, 2009
By Amy Geddes
Salt Spring vs. Saltspring

Q: What is the correct spelling, Salt Spring or Saltspring? - K.S., Salt Spring Island (the Driftwood spells it as two words) A: A sure way to ignite a local’s adrenaline is to raise this age-old debate. Misspelling the island, it seems, is as taboo as misspelling your new mother-in-law’s name on a Christmas...
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Peace garden puzzler

November 17, 2009
By Amy Geddes
Peace garden puzzler

Q: Why was the gateway to the Japanese peace garden constructed without the upturned roof corners that typify Japanese architecture? — Roger Brunt, Salt Spring Island A: I have passed the garden gate hundreds of times, yet the impulse to question the roof corners never struck me. Your unique query highlights the delicious grab...
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Rainbow Road Pool fees — so what’s the money for?

November 10, 2009
By Amy Geddes
Rainbow Road Pool fees — so  what’s the money for?

Q: I want to know how my $5 gets spent when I pay to go for a swim at the Rainbow Road Pool. I go swimming at other pools on the big island that also cost five dollars but they seem to have so much more . . . slides, diving boards, a gym, etc....
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Recyclables, sorted out

November 3, 2009
By Amy Geddes
Recyclables, sorted out

Q: How do I find out about what the Rainbow Road Recycling Depot accepts? They say to check the signs when you get there, but I’d like to know before I bring all my stuff there if they will take it or not. -Scott Harris, Salt Spring Island A: Due to the changing nature...
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