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Ganges beach water improves

Follow-up testing at two of Salt Spring’s ocean beaches suggests island swimmers can rest easier about entering the water, according to results released by...

CRD Kanaka Road site plans shared

Salt Spring officials approved first steps toward growing and electrifying the island’s transit fleet, narrowly voting to advance plans for a bus depot —...

Trust Council advances code of conduct

Concerns among elected trustees in the Islands Trust area have led to plans for updating that body’s official code of conduct, as members look...

LCC considers bus service expansion

Despite an unclear timeline, the future of bus service on Salt Spring is both to grow and to “go electric,” according to BC Transit...

Trust Council commits to public mandate discussion

As protesters gathered outside a meeting held on the most populous island within their jurisdiction, elected officials serving on Islands Trust Council (ITC) struggled...

Island life

United Church music director retires

BY HELEN HINCHLIFF DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR One summer day in July 1994, Shirley Bunyan walked into Salt Spring’s United Church. Lorne Bunyan, her RCMP officer husband, had...

Judy Nurse bursaries awarded

SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Judy Nurse was a dedicated Salt Spring library volunteer for over a decade, serving on the board of...

Indigenous People Weekend meaning shared

By MARCIA JANSEN DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR  Salt Spring Island is celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day with a three-day weekend of events and activities that celebrate Indigenous arts and...

Anti-racism workshop empowers students

By JAQUELINE WIGHTMAN and INARA WALLACE For STUDENTS FOR RACIAL EQUITY The Active Witnessing presentation and workshop concluded a gratifying year for the anti-racism...

Arts & Entertainment

GISPA celebrates 20 years

BY MARCIA JANSEN DRIFTWOOD CONTRIBUTOR The Gulf Islands School of Performance Arts, better known as GISPA, celebrated its 20th anniversary at the end of the school...

Flute and piano recital at All Saints

SUBMITTED BY MUSIC MAKERS Returning to the Tea à Tempo stage on Wednesday, July 10 is Theodora Primes, who together with flutist Kathryn Cernauskas will...

Lynn Kodeih begins residency

ARTICLE CONTRIBUTED BY SSNAP The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) community is excited to welcome Lynn Kodeih to Salt Spring Island this week as...

Photo of the Week

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Just a few of the cars at the Salt Spring Cruisers’ July 1 Show & Shine in Ganges. See the July 3 issue of the Driftwood newspaper for more car show photos by Rob Lowrie.

Do you have a photo you would like to submit for Photo of the Week? Send it, along with caption information, to news@gulfislandsdriftwood.com. 

 

Opinion

Editorial: Gratitude to Adam

Saanich North and the Islands Green party MLA Adam Olsen shocked community members last week by announcing he will not seek a third term...

In Response: Housing details are important

By GARY HOLMAN SALT SPRING CRD DIRECTOR Jason Mogus complains about a backgrounder drafted by CRD staff and I for the May 22 CRD Local Community...

Letter: BC Ferries spends responsibly to build new vessels

This letter is in response to the June 19 “Build ferries closer to home” Viewpoint by Phil Venoit. As we embark on a significant expansion...

Weather

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Obituaries

NORFOLK, Terrence (Terry) Edward

 We are saddened to announce Terry’s passing at the age of 92. Terry was born and raised in Leicester, England. In his words: “I...

DE LA FRANIER, Marion Agnes  (nee Schikowsky)

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marion Agnes De La Franier. Marion passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones,...

More news

Shiny geranium spread prompts alarm

While Salt Spring residents may be fully educated about the need to eradicate Scotch broom and gorse, a new destructive species has bloomed its...

Ganges Hill improvement plans detailed

Plans for road construction this summer on Salt Spring Island are becoming clearer, and a submission for tenders expiring Friday, June 21 reveals some...

School board opts for livestreaming

A draft meeting schedule for the coming year has been laid out for Gulf Islands School District (SD64) Board of Education members — and...

Islanders, delegations challenge Trust commitment to environmental mandate

About 50 people from Salt Spring, Galiano, Pender and Gabriola islands gathered at the Harbour House Hotel on Tuesday to press Islands Trust Council...

Enforcement reprieve granted for ‘illegal’dwellings

Salt Spring officials have further reduced the island’s bylaw enforcement footprint, with local trustees setting the trigger for staff action on non-permitted dwellings at the...

Salt Spring hosts Trust Council meeting

The Islands Trust marked 50 years since the proclamation of the Islands Trust Act on June 5 and will celebrate in person when trustees...

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