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Trust Council presses for provincial review — again

Citing a “democracy deficit” and obstacles to meaningful reconciliation with First Nations, the Islands Trust will once again entreat the government of B.C. for...

Trust boosts tiny homes

Foundation-free islanders will see more advocacy from land-use officials in coming months, as a working group’s efforts to find ways to legalize tiny homes...

Small quake rattles region

Many on Salt Spring Island were jolted awake by a small earthquake Thursday, Sept. 26, and Earthquakes Canada said the shaking just after 4 a.m....

New Lady Minto ED to open Oct. 9 

Salt Spring Island’s new emergency department will be open for business in days, not months, according to health officials, with Wednesday, Oct. 9 set...

Cultural traditions, history in focus at Fernwood Event

A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event will feature a first for Salt Spring, according to a Penelakut Tribe member whose family has...

Gulf Islands life

Special events mark All Saints anniversary

By LOLLA DEVINDISCH FOR ANGLICAN PARISH OF SSI The season of Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity for Anglicans on Salt Spring Island to share with the...

On tour with Salt Spring Apple Fest

Driftwood photographer Rob Lowrie spent a beautiful Sunday, Sept. 29 touring the island and participating in the Salt Spring Apple Festival while taking many...

Repair Cafe’s a hit

When it comes to when, where and how to get things fixed on Salt Spring, the good news is catching on.  Nearly 150 people participated...

Thrifty Foods’ Fall Fair participation supports Farmers’ Institute and whole community

For some regular attendees of the annual Salt Spring Island Fall Fair, there’s one food booth they just can’t pass by. Every year, Thrifty...

Arts & Entertainment

Venters’ work continues to evolve

BY ELIZABETH NOLAN Special to the Driftwood Mature artists with known bodies of work don’t always find it easy to travel in new directions. Having a...

Gibson Trio performs Oct. 7

Salt Spring Island music lovers are in for a special treat on Monday, Oct. 7 when the Gibson Trio presents a Brahms and Friends...

Powerful production promises eye-opening evening

BY KIRSTEN BOLTON FOR ARTSPRING Named by The Globe and Mail as a Canadian Cultural Icon in 2022, Cliff Cardinal, son of iconic Canadian actress Tantoo...

Photo of the Week

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Emily, one of Ruckle Heritage Farm’s Highland cattle herd, gets a treat from farmer Mike Lane during the Salt Spring Apple Festival on Sept. 29. 

Photo by Rob Lowrie

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

Opinion

Editorial: Keep asking for Trust review

Elected representatives from islands in the Trust Area don’t often find themselves on the same page. That’s understandable, if only because they represent communities with...

Opinion: Community warming space issue punted again

BY KAJIN GOH On Sept.19, the Chuan Society made a delegation to the Local Community Commission (LCC) to propose a warming space and community space...

Viewpoint: Protect farms in all zones

By JENNY MCCLEAN I believe that if a person buys a property that is zoned “rural” then they should be entitled to the confidence that...

Weather

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Obituaries

TARASOFF, Fred

On Tuesday September 17, 2024, Fred Tarasoff, age 80, passed away peacefully at the Gorge Road Hospital in Victoria BC. He was born in Victoria...

O’NEIL, Margaret McKenzie

Margaret McKenzie O’Neil passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born on October 1, 1936, in Glasgow, Scotland. She and...

More news

Vacant school site proves popular

Community groups are already putting forward their ideas on how Salt Spring’s Local Community Commission (LCC) should utilize the former Phoenix School property, with...

Invasive shiny geranium pops up with rain

For islanders who were alerted to the presence of shiny geranium on their properties earlier this year, efforts to nip its spread in the...

Burning still banned on Salt Spring

Salt Spring Island's fire restrictions will not be following regional officials’ lead for now, according to the local district, saying it will be at...

Saying HÍSWKE SIEM to Adam: warm words and photos

Salt Spring Islanders and members of local MLA Adam Olsen's family and staff enjoyed a two-hour gathering and tribute to Olsen, who is not...

Sunday pool hours back in 2025

Budget wrangling for the coming year is wrapping up, and users of Salt Spring’s second most popular public amenity will be happy to hear...

LCC gets earful on farming issues

Salt Spring’s agricultural community crowded Lions Hall to press officials for change, in the wake of a courtroom decision that went against one island...

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