News Archives - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Road work continues across the island

Robb Magley - December 3, 2025

Salt Spring’s “summer of road work” has stretched well into wintertime, and while hours-long traffic delays are a thing of the past, officials say...

Directors urge CRD to back Salt Spring trail

Robb Magley - December 3, 2025

For years it has been little more than a few ambitious dotted lines in the corner of a very large planning map. But with a...

Santa’s Workshop program revamped for 2025 season

Gail Sjuberg - December 3, 2025

People wanting to help struggling Salt Spring families this Christmas season have several ways to express their support and kindness. In addition to events that...

LCC gathers housing input

Robb Magley - December 2, 2025

A town hall on housing might not have generated rooster-level buzz on Salt Spring, but a smaller group of islanders nonetheless shared plenty of...

Students inspired by Career Week

Contributed Article - December 2, 2025

SUBMITTED BY SD64 The Ministry of Education and Child Care proclaimed Nov. 24 to 28 as Career Week in British Columbia, highlighting the importance of...

New Ganges-area crosswalk designs released

Robb Magley - November 26, 2025

Salt Spring Islanders have spoken, and now their feedback — about which of our crosswalks need to be made safer, sooner — has helped...

CRD renewing Gulf Islands recycling depot contracts

Robb Magley - November 26, 2025

No-bid contracts for Gulf Islanders’ recycling services will reach well into seven figures over five years, according to Capital Regional District (CRD) officials, who...

Bus fare hikes in the works

Robb Magley - November 26, 2025

The price to ride the bus on Salt Spring Island will likely rise from $2.25 to $3 sooner or later, officials agree, but local...

IWAV fundraises for affordable housing parcel

Gail Sjuberg - November 19, 2025

When it comes to building affordable housing on Salt Spring Island, the importance of finding the right piece of property cannot be overstated. The Islanders...

Portlock Park struck by vandalism

Robb Magley - November 19, 2025

Police are investigating an overnight vandalism spree at Salt Spring’s Portlock Park that left multiple structures and Capital Regional District (CRD) vehicles graffitied with...

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