Emergency Management Cowichan’s FireSmart Team is ready to provide tried and tested guidance on how to lower your home’s wildfire risk.  we realize that not every FireSmart upgrade is fee, so for a limited time we are offering up to $4,000 rebates to help with the cost of our recommendations.

Have you been concerned over your aging roof, combustible siding, or overgrown hedging?  Now is the time to act.

Book a “free” FireSmart home assessment today to extinguish your worries before the Wildfire Season.

Reach us by email at FireSmart [at] emcowichan [dot] ca, or by phone at: 250-746-2500 ext. 5012.

Looking for an affordable, flexible space to bring people together?
The Saltair Community Centre has rental spaces available for all kinds of gatherings, including

• group meetings

• workshops & classes
• crafting groups
• parties & celebrations
• celebrations of life

We offer short-term, weekly, monthly, and long-term rentals, with rates designed to stay accessible for the community.

If you need a welcoming, practical space that works for your schedule and your budget, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a message or reach out for details and availability.

Please share with anyone who might be looking for a space.

Click here to visit Saltair Community Centre Website

If you haven’t stopped by yet, Palas Farm Shoppe is now open and well worth a visit. Gayle Palas welcomes you to drop in Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 4pm at 11025 Finch Place, just off Gait Rd in Saltair.

Inside, you’ll find a cozy spot filled with fresh baked treats like sourdough loaves, scones and cookies, along with homemade jams, soaps and other hand crafted goods. There’s also a small free library to browse, plus seasonal produce fresh from the farm.

It’s a lovely place to slow down, support local and take home something made with care. If you’re in the area, swing by and say hello to Gayle.