News

New Ganges-area crosswalk designs released

Robb Magley -
Salt Spring Islanders have spoken, and now their feedback — about which of our crosswalks need to be made safer, sooner — has helped...
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CRD renewing Gulf Islands recycling depot contracts

Robb Magley -
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...
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Bus fare hikes in the works

Robb Magley -
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...
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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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