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Maxwell lands acquisition explored

Elizabeth Nolan - October 28, 2020

A campaign to purchase and protect a large forested area on Mount Maxwell arrived before the Salt Spring Parks and Recreation Commission last Tuesday,...

Olsen wins second term as MLA

Driftwood Staff - October 24, 2020

The Green party’s Adam Olsen has held his seat as the MLA for Saanich North and the Islands. With 72 of 118 polls reported on...

Quinitsa returns to Vesuvius-Crofton route

Driftwood Staff - October 23, 2020

The MV Quinitsa will return to service between Vesuvius and Crofton for the winter months starting with the 12:55 p.m. departure from Crofton on...

Child hit by tree during windstorm making good progress

Elizabeth Nolan - October 21, 2020

The West Coast’s first major wind event of the season caused traumatic injury to a young island girl, as well as numerous power outages...

School district configuration debate continues

Elizabeth Nolan - October 21, 2020

The Gulf Islands Board of Education continues to grapple with how to configure schools in order to meet a significant operating deficit, and whether...

Collaboration leads to flu-shot clinic

Elizabeth Nolan - October 21, 2020

Islanders who are eligible for publicly funded flu shots will find an innovative approach to ensuring they get their vaccination done this fall. Health-care...

Saanich North & the Islands Candidate Q&A

Contributed Article - October 20, 2020

The Driftwood asked the three candidates vying for the MLA’s job in Saanich North and the Islands a few questions leading up to the...

Salt Spring Commons accepting housing applications

Driftwood Staff - October 15, 2020

Salt Spring Island Community Services is marking a significant milestone in the drive for local affordable housing with applications now being accepted at the...

Housing put on Salt Spring LTC’s top priority list

Elizabeth Nolan - October 14, 2020

The Salt Spring Local Trust Committee changed its top priorities at the Oct. 6 business meeting by adding a new housing project to the...

CRD committee supports funds for emergency room project

Gail Sjuberg - October 13, 2020

A new emergency department for Lady Minto Hospital gained traction last week after the Capital Regional Hospital District’s hospitals and housing committee gave its...

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