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Gary Holman Answers ASK Salt Spring’s Questions

Contributed Article - May 13, 2020

Q&A with Salt Spring CRD director Gary Holman compiled by ASK Salt Spring volunteer Gayle Baker. Q. What are the most effective actions that...

Shower facilities to open for unsheltered people

Driftwood Staff - May 8, 2020

The Capital Regional District and Salt Spring Parks and Recreation Commission will be opening the shower facilities at the Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre starting...

Logging noise inflames tension

Elizabeth Nolan - May 6, 2020

Limited restrictions on the clearing of private land on Salt Spring continues to be a major concern for islanders who have seen clearcuts transform...

Ganges hall rebuild ruled out as replacement

Elizabeth Nolan - May 6, 2020

The Salt Spring Fire Protection District Board has voted to not pursue rebuilding the Ganges fire hall and its foundations and to instead concentrate...

NSSWD changes water restrictions

Gail Sjuberg - May 6, 2020

The North Salt Spring Waterworks District has made some changes to its bylaw governing water restrictions. Acting district manager Meghan McKee said changes were prompted...

ASK Salt Spring Gets Answers from MLA Adam Olsen

Contributed Article - May 6, 2020

Compiled by ASK Salt Spring volunteer GAYLE BAKER. Q. This virus has highlighted the imperative of a living space for all. What can we do...

Fall fair and book/jewellery sale cancelled for 2020

Driftwood Staff - May 2, 2020

The Salt Spring Fall Fair and Salt Spring Literacy’s annual book and jewellery sale are the two latest casualties of the novel coronavirus pandemic. “We...

Pandemic impacts shelter status

Elizabeth Nolan - April 29, 2020

As it has done in other communities where vulnerable populations gather in large groups, the pandemic crisis has brought the lack of housing and...

Survey predicts challenging business future

Elizabeth Nolan - April 29, 2020

Initial results from a survey of local businesses conducted by the Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce are in, and the future is not looking...

Island businesses face struggle

Elizabeth Nolan - April 22, 2020

Economic development advocates are warning the Gulf Islands’ quirky culture of independent cafes, shops and artisans could be in trouble if small-scale local businesses...

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