News

Rain potentially delays roadwork further

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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...
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Morning quake more heard than felt by islanders

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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...
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Time given to Tsawout to consider Kings Lane zoning

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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...
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Late-night washroom test a success

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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...
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Housing minister visits Salt Spring

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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...
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Islands Trust cancels meetings due to BCGEU strike

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

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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...
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Mouat’s Home Hardware manager wins national award

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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...
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Trust wants residents for Accessibility Committee

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The newest committee within the Islands Trust is seeking new members to help Trust Council identify, remove and prevent barriers for people who interact...
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BC Ferries mum on electric bus plans

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