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RCMP asks for help with wanted person

Driftwood Staff - March 6, 2024

Police on Salt Spring Island are seeking help from the public in locating a person wanted for several alleged offences.

Maxwell plant referendum likely in October

Robb Magley - March 6, 2024

Salt Spring’s largest water provider has a preliminary timeline for a new water treatment plant, according to officials, who have set a goal for...

NSSWD fact-finding survey finds little trust in CRD

Robb Magley - March 6, 2024

A new survey suggests there’s no great confidence among current and former Salt Spring Island water officials with the regional district’s handling of formerly...

ADU Bylaw 537 gets Trust executive nod

Robb Magley - March 5, 2024

Salt Spring’s latest swift-moving effort at allowing some accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on the island has been approved by a senior committee of the...

CCG responds to sinking vessel at Fulford

Robb Magley - March 4, 2024

The afternoon buzz of activity at Fulford Harbour Sunday, March 3 was in response to a report of a moored vessel taking on water...

Weir given surprise $10 million windfall

Robb Magley - February 28, 2024

Salt Spring Island’s largest water provider received an unexpected but welcome funding boost as the B.C. government announced its budget Thursday, Feb. 22. Tucked into...

Benson collects Order of Canada medal

Gail Sjuberg - February 28, 2024

Susan Benson was named a Member of the Order of Canada (OC) in June of 2019 for her contributions to Canadian theatre as a...

Family’s fraud experience prompts warning

Gail Sjuberg - February 28, 2024

While scams that involve a phone call from a distressed relative claiming to need money due to an accident, robbery or being arrested are...

‘Pie Ladies’ disburse $12,000

Contributed Article - February 28, 2024

SUBMITTED BY SSI WOMEN’S INSTITUTE February is Women’s Institute Month, and in honour of the birthday of our founder, Adelaide Hunter Hoodless, the Salt Spring...

Street sweeping overnight in Ganges on Feb. 22

Driftwood Staff - February 21, 2024

Street sweeping will take place in Ganges on Thursday night, prompting a request for people to not leave their cars parked on the side...

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