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Forest Ecologist Calls for Deer Cull

Contributed Article - October 11, 2017

By Frants Attorp Special to the Driftwood The proliferation of deer on the Gulf Islands gained widespread media attention earlier this month when Oak Bay Police...

Affordable housing projects progress

Elizabeth Nolan - October 11, 2017

The Salt Spring Local Trust Committee made steps toward meeting the island’s affordable housing needs by moving three project applications forward at Thursday’s business...

Sarah Way house fire challenges crews

Elizabeth Nolan - October 5, 2017

Salt Spring Fire-Rescue had a challenging afternoon and evening on Wednesday when three different emergency calls pulled resources and energy from an aggressive structure...

Vital Signs report reveals aging seniors population

Elizabeth Nolan - October 5, 2017

The Salt Spring Foundation has offered the community a snapshot into its make-up and the unique factors shaping life on the island with the...

Islanders explore future governance options

Elizabeth Nolan - October 3, 2017

It was standing room only and some people were actually turned away on the evening of Sept. 26 as community members interested in changing...

Grow-up container traffic clogs ferries

Elizabeth Nolan - October 3, 2017

Vehicles travelling to Salt Spring on board the Howe Sound Queen last week faced more delay than usual for the season as regular traffic...

Elected Officials’ Statements on Referendum Result

Contributed Article - September 10, 2017

Salt Spring Local Trust Committee members George Grams and Peter Grove, and Salt Spring's electoral area director to the CRD Wayne McIntyre have provided...

Metal truck flips in Fulford

Driftwood Staff - September 8, 2017

Salt Spring emergency services responded to a rollover of a large two-trailer truck on Friday in Fulford. According to Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue, 14...

Electric bike ignites structure fire

Elizabeth Nolan - September 6, 2017

Salt Spring Fire-Rescue crews spent the last hours of the Labour Day long weekend putting out a structure fire on Rainbow Road. Soaring weekend temperatures...

Bowen Islanders reflect on municipal life

Gail Sjuberg - September 6, 2017

The discussion around potential Salt Spring incorporation has prompted people to share their knowledge of what occurred in other jurisdictions in B.C., Canada and...

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