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Update: Boil Water Advisory lifted for Highland-Fernwood water district

Contributed Article - October 12, 2024

UPDATE: The Boil Water Advisory for Highlands Fernwood water system issued on Saturday October 12, 2024 is rescinded as of Monday, Oct. 14. Water...

Second work zone set for Fulford-Ganges project

Robb Magley - October 11, 2024

Islanders may do a double-take in the coming week, as a temporary second work zone is expected to snarl traffic further on Salt Spring...

Salt Spring all-candidates meeting video

Driftwood Staff - October 10, 2024

All four candidates vying for the chance to represent the Saanich North and the Islands riding in the B.C. Legislature participated in an all-candidates...

Saanich North and the Islands candidate Q&A

Contributed Article - October 9, 2024

Gulf Islanders are getting set to vote in the provincial election, with four candidates vying for the Saanich North and the Islands MLA seat. Information about...

Booth Bay erosion protection sought

Robb Magley - October 9, 2024

Provincial regulators are seeking input from the public on a proposed shoreline stabilization project on Salt Spring, meant to protect a row of island...

Further CRD budget shaving requested by director

Robb Magley - October 9, 2024

Salt Spring taxpayers can expect a double-digit increase over last year, as the island’s voice at the regional table argued for one more try...

CRD keeps options open for more Drake housing

Robb Magley - October 9, 2024

As Salt Spring Island looks toward a future that may include more piped water connections, regional officials are hedging their bets at one property...

Trust Council presses for provincial review — again

Robb Magley - October 1, 2024

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

Robb Magley - October 1, 2024

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

Robb Magley - September 26, 2024

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....

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