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Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC). Live and Work on Salt Spring Island. Visit our website or Facebook page:

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For the latest information on road conditions on #SaltSpringIsland. Dozens of updates today with valuable insights on what is open and still closed. Stay safe! #saltspringisland #saltspring #ruralliving #storminfo #roadconditions
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Remembrance Day services will take place at 10:40am. The public is welcome to attend at Centennial Park. Due to COVID-19 health orders, the Legion will not be hosting the usual open house but will open for regular service at 3pm. #RemembranceDay #saltspringisland

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The CEDC is looking for a Coordinator! The successful candidate will plan and implement economic development priorities + initiatives. $70,000, one-year contract with an option to renew. Closes Nov 16 2:00pm. To apply:
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Making waves on #SaltSpring! The Netflix production of Maid taps former GISS alumna as second assistant director. Crew donates wardrobe and set decorations to organizations helping women escape abusive situations.https://t.co/noM9Slajuq

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A pilot project between Transition Salt Spring and the CRD has garnered tremendous interest to combat climate change by installing a rainwater collection system. https://t.co/PGukeZY0UW #SaltSpringIsland #Rural #climatechange

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A look at simple rural living on Salt Spring! Featuring a certified bee master, a former biologist specializing in chicken husbandry & dream weaver who is part of the Weavers and Spinners Guild. Cottagecore. @zoomer https://t.co/E9A9akkuHr #Rural #SaltSpringIsland #supportlocal

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@Zoomer looks at simple rural living on Salt Spring! Featuring a certified bee master, a former biologist specializing in chicken husbandry & dream weaver who is part of the Weavers and Spinners Guild. Cottagecore. https://t.co/SImoWs6fEh #Rural #SaltSpringIsland #supportlocal

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Position available! Salt Spring Island Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) seeks a Coordinator. Work w/ CEDC to plan, implement economic development priorities & initiatives $70,000. One year contract option to renew. #SaltSpringIsland #ecdev
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Drake Road Trail improvements will give more people reason to get outside and walk! Increased interest in the outdoors and hiking has grown on island. To support the benefits of staying active outdoors, new funding had been secured https://t.co/fsffH3YiKm #SaltSpringIsland

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Register by 5pm for Rural Islands Economic Partnership - Forum! Running tomorrow & Thurs, strengthening connections across BC’s Rural Islands, $30 both days. Celebrate the creative fabric of rural island businesses + communities: //ruralislandspartnership.ca/riep-forum/

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Next week @ruralislandsbc hosts their second RIEP Forum to strengthen connections across BC's rural islands. A number of #SaltSpring climate action planners, social entrepreneurs, arts organizers will take part. Here's the schedule for more: https://t.co/C8MgmVpVUb

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Proprietors of Switchboard Cafe have become the new owners of the "Coffee Can". Becca & Bryan Heck are eager to make it their own. "Soon you will see some fun changes and we can’t wait to show you our next adventure!" #SaltSpringIsland

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Rural Islands Economic Partnership Forum runs Oct 20-21. This unique virtual event is guaranteed to be jam-packed w/ engaging programs through a rural islands lens. ♦ Learn ♦ Network ♦ Have your say ♦Ask questions. Register: https://t.co/gb3FrNeVQX #RIEPForum2021

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Start with the end in mind! Navigating the commercial application process? We've put together the "Regulatory Road Map". Info and the steps to inform your planning. It features six steps, links, and resources. https://t.co/WwoIfxwdx0 #localbusiness #SaltSpringIsland

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The CEDC respectfully acknowledges that we live and work within the ancestral and unceded traditional territory of the Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples. We honour this day the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. #TruthAndReconciliation

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The Salt Spring Apple Festival goes Sun, Oct 3 from 9am to 5pm. A map, which includes the list of participating farms, is provided with ticket purchase. Tix at Fulford Hall & Info Centre (Photo: 2016 festival) https://t.co/49H2slcmEQ #AppleFestival #SaltSpringIsland #Rural

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#SaltSpring Island welcomes the best in Canadian art as the Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) enters its fourth biennial season at historic Mahon Hall. The SSNAP Opening Gala gets underway Friday at 6pm. https://t.co/77vn5evLEd #Arts #SaltSpringIsland @SSArtPrize

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News to share! At the latest CEDC meeting Commissioners voted to approve the preparation of a new bylaw to rename the CEDC as the "SSI Economic Sustainability Commission" a name that better reflects the commission's true mandate.
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Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Fall Fair! This historic weekend features famous zucchini races, tractor pull, sheepdog demo's & more. Visit: https://t.co/ElvpQkx2LE to download the full Fall Fair catalogue. #agriculturelife #saltspringisland #Rural

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Transition Salt Spring is introducing their Climate Action Coach team. First up is Rob Lowrie @ROBOLOB He has worked w/ SS Hospice & community relations w/ Country Grocer. Rob will discuss how to make a difference about climate change on #SaltSpringIsland at Fall Fair Sep 18-19!