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• Pemberton Holmes Susan deStein Tom Navratil Norman Rothwell Myles Wilson Kerry Chalmers

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Gord Ellis John Cade David Giddy Claire Sarginson Allan Bruce Mike Hardy

• RE/MAX Salt Spring Derek Topping Patrick Akerman Jan Macpherson

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• Sotheby’s Chris Hobbs Darlene Hobbs

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• Sea to Sky Realty Li Read

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• MacDonald Realty Sandra Smith Henri Procter Randee Brinks

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• Dockside Realty Suzi Jack

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• Galiano Island Realty Ron Taylor Hedi Kottner Marilou Rogers

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The land freely offers us a plethora of delights as we cultivate crops and raise foul, and livestock.

From the sea we harvest seafood and even salt.

Fresh produce, cheeses, baked goods, jams, and more are available from farm stands and at local markets.

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• Local Businesses

With gratitude we savour the flavours of summer...

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Vintners and brewmasters turn grapes and summer fruit into beverages to cheer us. Each making a decadent addition to our table.

Our local markets are bursting with delights for the senses from tastes of heaven, to brilliant jewelry,

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flowers, and pottery, softly textured fabric arts, and the spicy sweet aromas of soaps and toiletries.

The rhythms and harmony of local musicians provide a backdrop to the bustling crowds drinking in the day.

We’re a passionate bunch!

Fiercely determined pioneers made their home here, cutting into the wilderness with independence and hard work. They played with energy and enthusiasm and valued their community. Most early public buildings, schools, halls and churches were raised with volunteer labour and donations. Although governed from Victoria, Islanders seldom looked to the outside for help.

In 2012 Salt Spring Island’s elected officials asked the provincial government to support a study to decide if the community was amenable to incorporation. They asserted local government would streamline decision-making. Despite opposition from community members decrying the costs and danger of losing our rural and natural heritage, many others agreed with those who wanted change.

In 2013 sufficient community interest was found to proceed.

Thus, in 2015 an incorporation study was launched with provincial funding. The year that followed included public input and reports. The provincial government offered restructure assistance should the community decide to proceed with incorporation and the committee recommended a referendum.

The vote is scheduled for September 9, and the final report is available online at: www.ssiincorporationstudy.com/final-report In true Island style locals took their points of view to coffee shops, meetings, social media, print and online publications.

Incorporation has become a topic of conversation in any and every venue from board meetings, to grocery store lines. There are thoughtful intelligent people on both sides of the question.

Not unlike our local predecessors, strong feelings fuel our debates and discussions.

Our Island is well loved but residents hold divergent opinions of how to sustain the best we have... and make it even better.

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This comfortable 2 bed single wide is perfect affordable housing or rental investment.

This comfortable 2 bed wide to is perSituated on a useable .54single acre close St fect affordable housingSchool or rental Mary Lake, Fernwood andinvestment. a short Situated on ocean. a useable .54 acre close to St walk to the Mary Lake, Fernwood School and a short MLS#371663 $289,000 walk to the ocean.

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229 Bay Ridge Place, Salt Spring Island

CHRIS & DARLENE HOBBS t 250.537.1778

Address, BC

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SIRC158969

$3,250,000 1

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2,600 Sq.Ft.

702 Mt Belcher Heights

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Sun swept south facing oceanfront estate on 5.75 acres of spectacular low bank shoreline. Glass wrapped Heather Johnston designed main home. Private 2 bedroom guest cottage.Beautiful seaside gardens.

Iconic Schubart sighting and upscale modern design set on an estate-sized 28 acre property offering the utmost in privacy and far reaching ocean,lake,mountain and mainland views. Luxe studio suite.

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Signature 3,374 sq. ft. single level ocean view residence on 1.35 acres provides a luxurious sense of space & style. Sunken living room. Vaulted 13 ft. ceilings. Fabulous open kitchen designed for entertaining. Exclusive.

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A lifestyle townhome with west coast personality, this beautifully positioned residence offers functional&sophisticated living areas on 4 separate levels.

Hewn timbers, granite counters&deluxe baths.

6,330 Sq.Ft.

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376 Garner Road

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1,615 Sq.Ft.

Sophisticated ocean view retreat tucked away on a supernatural 12 acres of trees, trails & wildflower meadows.Custom kitchen fitted with Miele appliance suite.Private guest wing.Exceptional finishes.

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Single level 1,603 sq. ft. oceanfront home on a private 2/3 acre with treed perimeter, rocky outcrops and spectacular coastal scenery. Lovely guest annex. Garage/workshop fit for an RV or marine equipment.

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$1,198,500 4

Picturesque 10 acre farm with level south facing pasture, ponds, gardens and a well appointed main house with guest wing. Barn and workshop. Caretakers home. Across from the Golf Course. Exclusive.

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A luxurious oceanfront property right in town, this elegant 6,330 sq. ft. residence features 5 bedrooms,4 fireplaces. 5 car garaging and beautifully developed 1.45 acre grounds with choreographed gardens.

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133 Alders Avenue

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Picturesque 14.3 acres farmstead acreage.Pleasant siting for a country home or gentlemen estate lifestyle. Sunny exposures. Walk to school - or stroll to the Fulford ferry. A rare & wonderful acreage.

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This stylish coastal cottage is set on a sun soaked 5.4 acres with west side ocean views. Tall ceilings. Wood and tile floors. Equally well suited to expansion or a laid back not-so-big lifestyle.

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GALIANO island

A rural gem boasts picturesque clusters of homes, resorts and studios, and a shopping centre surrounded by forests and shores. Islanders and tourists enjoy hiking, beach activities, baseball, golf and disk golf, swimming, galleries and craft shops, and cultural activities.

Galiano boasts more beaches than the other Southern Gulf Islands. Boating, kayaking, whale watching, mopeding, golf and fishing will keep the outdoor enthusiast happy.

Award winning restaurants and resorts make Galiano a destination for visitors from around the world.

MAYNE island

SATURNA island

Come feel the magic! Mayne Island, boasts a vibrant and thriving population of young and old alike. From roadside stands and a bustling farmers market, to an active music scene that just won’t stop doing great things. Hike the parks, or chill on the beaches, with a strong sense of community,

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On Saturna there is a cafe on a double-decker bus, wild goats in the hills, braying sea lions, and the most delightful all-purpose general store that is the centre of the community. Saturna is where you want to be if you value your privacy within a close-knit smaller community.

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5 Acre Ocean View Lots From $239,000 plus gst Deep Water Dock

• 1363 Sturdies Bay

Road • 1.51 acres • 163 feet of assessable water front • 2,190 sqft home on 2 levels • 46 x 14 foot garage/workshop • Sheltered 40 x 12 foot float • Great waterfront getaway •

$1,180,000

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The Estates Estates at at Panorama Panorama The lots to to choose choose from from •• All All with with Views Views of of •• 56 lots Georgia Strait Strait •• approximately approximately 55 acres acres Georgia

each• •Well Power at lotlot line Well •sites House each on each • •House with sitesestablished and View cleared • Private access View and cleared• Power and

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