NEWS

Looking to install an EV charger at your home or business?  Financing at low interest rates is now available through Green Loans Salt Spring, with the support of the Electric Vehicle group and Transition Salt Spring. The Saltspring EV group realized that their fundraising surplus could be put to good use as loans to owners…

This is our first newsletter since the Spring—since the heat dome, the drought, wildfires, floods, and the fourth wave of the pandemic. Much to catch up on and we hope everyone is surviving and finding some joy in these uncertain times. Your board has been busy processing Climate Action Loans, mostly for heat pumps. And in July we issued our largest loan to date, see below. As the climate unravels, community groups—including TSSEC—are stepping up in various ways to help islanders connect with each other and adapt to the long emergency while reducing our impacts. Many thanks to all our members who contribute to our loans and otherwise help.

Salt Spring Sea Salt’s  mission is to introduce fleur de sel and become the industry leader for the product in this part of the world.  Fleur de sel is a specialty salt at the high end of the gourmet salt market. Salt Spring Sea Salt harvests and evaporates local sea water to prepare, sift, pack and label fleur de sel by hand. …

Axe and Reel Outdoor Emporium, located at 111 Rainbow Road sells gently used outdoor sporting goods and work wear.  New goods include work and hiking boots, wool and cotton socks, and a variety of work pants and shirts. The store fills the gap in the market for work wear for the trades and service industry while…

Bohemia Consignment, located at 111 Rainbow Road is a green business by nature.  During its 4 year life it has built a 100% recycled, previously worn inventory.   It offers locals access to quality affordable clothing appealing to all styles and sizes.  Everything about Bohemia is local – it sources locally, sells locally, the consignors generate revenue…

Shepherd Shoes is a new Salt Spring business that blends the making of shoes and accessories with a repair service. It is located at 320A Upper Ganges Road (across from Merchant Mews).   The brand is an artisan line of classic styles, hand crafted footwear and accessories that are produced and sold locally with an emphasis…