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Student-painted mural unveiled at Fulford school

Gail Sjuberg - June 6, 2018

A new welcoming mural at Fulford school was officially unveiled at a ceremony on Monday morning. Called West Coast Wildlife, it replaces the old...

Saturday night fundraiser for Salt Spring Nine

Driftwood Staff - June 5, 2018

A fundraiser on Saturday, June 9 will help raise funds for Salt Spring residents who were arrested for protesting the expansion of the Kinder...

Transportation commission shifts focus to Ganges Hill

Gail Sjuberg - June 5, 2018

With work to improve pathways on Rainbow and Lower Ganges roads stalled, the island’s transportation commission wants to shift referendum funds approved in 2014...

Vesuvius options explored ahead of vessel retirement

Elizabeth Nolan - May 30, 2018

Long-term plans and a variety of options for Vesuvius ferry traffic are being examined with the 2019 retirement of the Howe Sound Queen looming...

May fined for criminal contempt charge

Elizabeth Nolan - May 30, 2018

Saanich-Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May was fined $1,500 after pleading guilty to criminal contempt of court on Monday. May was charged for her part in...

Apprenticeship students earn scholarships

Gail Sjuberg - May 30, 2018

A group of young trades workers were recognized for their hard work at a GISS ceremony on Friday afternoon. The six apprentices were awarded...

Malahat detour traffic overwhelms island ferries

Elizabeth Nolan - May 25, 2018

Drivers who were hoping to find a workable detour between Victoria and Nanaimo after the Malahat was closed on Thursday flooded ferries serving Salt...

Saturday parking shuttle to launch

Elizabeth Nolan - May 23, 2018

Parking congestion in Ganges on Saturdays could be eased this summer through use of a new parking shuttle service. Salt Spring’s community economic development and...

Trust pursues harbourwalk right-of-way

Elizabeth Nolan - May 23, 2018

The Salt Spring Local Trust Committee has decided on a proactive course of action when it comes to the Ganges harbourwalk, voting at their...

Group promotes stewardship of Salish Sea

Gail Sjuberg - May 16, 2018

A Salish Sea conservation group launched a new website on May 2 to help build a sense of environmental stewardship and protection for residents...

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