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Voters head to polls Oct. 24

Driftwood Staff - September 22, 2020

Speculation about a fall election ended on Monday morning when Premier John Horgan asked Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin to dissolve the legislature. B.C. voters will...

Two fire board trustees resign as CAO put on leave

Elizabeth Nolan - September 18, 2020

Leadership at the Salt Spring Fire Improvement District has taken a dramatic change this week with the resignation of two fire board trustees, including...

RCMP seek help to identify ATM vandal

Driftwood Staff - September 17, 2020

Salt Spring Island RCMP are requesting the public's help in identifying a suspect in an ongoing mischief investigation. On Saturday Sept. 5 at 3:40...

Community groups propose new arts and recreation centre space

Elizabeth Nolan - September 16, 2020

Multiple nonprofit groups on Salt Spring responsible for providing performing arts and indoor recreational activities have recently arrived at one conclusion: the island is...

School bus drivers demand protection

Elizabeth Nolan - September 15, 2020

Safety protocols established for B.C. school buses during COVID-19 have not gone far enough to reassure some drivers with health concerns, including those working...

Fire crews tackle Isabella Point car fire Friday night

Elizabeth Nolan - September 12, 2020

Sirens were heard from Ganges to the south end of Salt Spring Friday night after a vehicle erupted in fire on Isabella Point Road. Salt...

Gagné wins NSSWD trustee election

Gail Sjuberg - September 10, 2020

The North Salt Spring Waterworks District board of trustees membership will remain the same for another year. Incumbent Gary Gagné was elected with 491...

Government issues smoky skies bulletin

Contributed Article - September 9, 2020

Smoke from U.S. wildfires is impacting the south coast of B.C., including the Gulf Islands. The B.C. Ministry of Environment has issued the following...

Ferries car-deck flexibility rescinded as of Sept. 30

Driftwood Staff - September 9, 2020

BC Ferries announced today that as of Sept. 30, Transport Canada is rescinding the temporary flexibility it granted to ferry operators allowing passengers to...

Enforcement stepped up at Centennial Park

Elizabeth Nolan - September 3, 2020

Salt Spring RCMP and Capital Regional District bylaw enforcement are taking action against a deteriorating situation of unruly and sometimes criminal behaviour at Centennial...

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