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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...

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...

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...

Island life

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...

Day in the Life shoot day on June 22

It’s time for the Driftwood’s annual Day in the Life of Salt Spring Island photo shoot, and everyone is invited to contribute. This year marks...

Arts & Entertainment

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...

Summer Outdoor Concert Series lineup released

INFO SUBMITTED BY SS ARTS With the return of the Summer Outdoor Concert Series (SOCS), community members and island visitors will gather in Centennial Park...

Satirical opera shines light on Purcell

SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING BAROQUE Finding true love has always been difficult, whether in 2024, or 1694!  The Salt Spring Baroque concert titled Henry Purcell (mostly)...

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

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...

Viewpoint: Good start for Salt Spring LCC

By EARL ROOK Salt Spring Local Community Commission chair In the 2022 general election, Salt Spring approved a new government entity, the Local Community Commission (LCC)....

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

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...

Poultry group appeals to LTC

Salt Spring land use officials had words of encouragement but few answers for small-scale poultry advocates, who seized a moment during a regular meeting...

Policy Statement meeting diverted by ‘object’ consensus disagreements 

A first pass at considering amendments to a cornerstone Islands Trust document got off to a rocky start last week. Islands Trust Council chair Peter...

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