News Archives - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Islander Raffi promoted within Order of Canada

Driftwood Staff - January 7, 2026

Salt Spring Island’s most celebrated children’s entertainer is being promoted within the Order of Canada, according to a New Year’s Eve announcement from the...

Pender firefighters’ social media messages get noticed

Robb Magley - January 7, 2026

Social media darlings Pender Island Fire Rescue (PIFR) enjoyed a Christmas Eve interview with Chicago-based Nexstar Media Group affiliate WGNTV, highlighting the department’s success...

Local assessments inch back to 2023 levels

Robb Magley - January 6, 2026

The value of a “typical” single-family home in the Gulf Islands rose marginally last year to $876,000, according to BC Assessment — precisely the...

Ferry and terminal work impacts Gulf Islands

Robb Magley - January 6, 2026

The Salish Heron is on temporary assignment for the Swartz Bay - Southern Gulf Islands route until Friday, Feb. 20, according to BC Ferries,...

LCC to seek input on bus fares

Robb Magley - December 31, 2025

Salt Spring officials will be floating options for changing the island’s public transit fee structure in the new year, looking for public feedback on...

Trust Council exec recommends dropping newspaper notices

Robb Magley - December 31, 2025

The Islands Trust is poised to hand over most of its public notice distribution to U.S.-owned Facebook next year, as leadership closed out 2025...

CRD director: Year of achievements enumerated

Contributed Article - December 31, 2025

By GARY HOLMAN SSI CRD DIRECTOR The past year has seen an unprecedented level of investment in essential infrastructure and services. The Capital Regional District (CRD)...

Fulford slick contained by boom after barge and crane capsize

Robb Magley - December 24, 2025

A pollutant-capturing yellow boom spotted floating at Fulford will remain there a while longer, according to Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) officials, after a work...

Kanaka Connector Trail celebrated

Robb Magley - December 24, 2025

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of a formerly unofficial pathway this week, as Salt Spring Island community members celebrated completion of Kanaka...

Federal agency gives Trust cell tower feedback

Robb Magley - December 24, 2025

Ottawa’s “red tape reduction” agenda may have island implications, according to trustees, as a Dec. 10 meeting with representatives from Innovation, Science and Economic...

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