News

Rain potentially delays roadwork further

Rain notwithstanding, road crews are expected to be working on the Fulford-Ganges Road project this weekend, according to the project’s contractor — but uncooperative...

Morning quake more heard than felt by islanders

No damage was reported from a magnitude 3.1 earthquake that rattled Salt Spring homes from its epicentre under the sea this week, estimated to...

Time given to Tsawout to consider Kings Lane zoning

A pause in the process to honour a First Nations request won’t necessarily delay a 50-unit affordable housing project, last week's Salt Spring Local...

Late-night washroom test a success

Centennial Park’s universal washroom should continue to remain open until midnight, local officials said, after a trial period of keeping later hours showed no...

Housing minister visits Salt Spring

B.C.’s housing minister quietly visited Salt Spring last week to learn more about its housing needs and sit down with the island’s elected and...

Islands Trust cancels meetings due to BCGEU strike

A second planned community information meeting on Salt Spring Island about the Islands Trust’s Policy Statement revision project has been cancelled — technically postponed,...

Two road incidents task emergency crews

Two nearly simultaneous incidents on Friday, Oct. 10 sent emergency responders to both ends of Salt Spring’s long-running Fulford-Ganges Road improvement project at practically...

Mouat’s Home Hardware manager wins national award

When Mouat’s Home Hardware store manager Maria Elsser took to a Toronto conference hall stage to receive a national award from the company, she...

Trust wants residents for Accessibility Committee

The newest committee within the Islands Trust is seeking new members to help Trust Council identify, remove and prevent barriers for people who interact...

BC Ferries mum on electric bus plans

As the academic year enters its seventh week, Gulf Islands School District (SD64) planners have yet to receive clarity from BC Ferries about how...

Weather

Salt Spring Island
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