News

IWAV fundraises for affordable housing parcel

Gail Sjuberg -
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...
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Portlock Park struck by vandalism

Robb Magley -
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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Program finds Salt Spring key to goose control

Robb Magley -
An iconic but regionally introduced bird has decisively worn out its welcome, and regional district officials now say action on Salt Spring Island is...
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Islanders win $1 million lottery prize

Driftwood Staff -
A winning lottery ticket purchased on Salt Spring left two islanders in disbelief, according to B.C. lottery officials, who announced Wednesday that David Aksenchuk...
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Salt Spring LTC cool to new cell tower plan

Robb Magley -
A new proposal for a 35-metre-high telecommunications tower in Ganges brought out impassioned public opposition, but there were few clues from Salt Spring Local...
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OCP review engagement gets more time and money

Robb Magley -
Officials voted to expand the first phase of public engagement on Salt Spring’s Official Community Plan (OCP) review, a $40,000 budget addition to augment...
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Minister, MLA tour island’s health facilities 

Robb Magley -
The MLA for the riding that includes Salt Spring once again toured the island with a provincial minister in tow — this time visiting...
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Homeless count drops, nonprofit warns on shelter capacity

Robb Magley -
For the first time in more than a decade of counting, a Salt Spring nonprofit’s data suggests that the population comprising the island’s most...
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End in sight for road work

Robb Magley -
Difficult as it might be to imagine, there will be a day — soon enough, according to the contractor — when Salt Spring drivers,...
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Local election costs rising

Robb Magley -
The cost to hold an election is rising, according to the regional district that runs almost all of them in the Southern Gulf Islands...
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