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Panels lay out governance positions

Elizabeth Nolan - September 5, 2017

The Gulf Islands Secondary School gym hosted a large crowd of islanders Wednesday night, with community members seeking the final pieces of information needed...

Advance referendum voting begins

Driftwood Staff - August 30, 2017

Advance voting for the Salt Spring incorporation referendum begins today (Aug. 30). Polls run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Salt Spring...

Rare solar eclipse wows locals

Elizabeth Nolan - August 23, 2017

Salt Spring residents joined people across North America who took to the streets on Monday, this time not to protest injustice but to celebrate...

North Salt Spring Waterworks District awards plant contract

Driftwood Staff - August 2, 2017

The North Salt Spring Waterworks District has awarded the contract to build a new water treatment plant for St. Mary Lake, with work set to start as soon as mid-August.

Salish Raven set to sail

Driftwood Staff - August 1, 2017

BC Ferries is bringing the Salish Raven on stream early to replace the ailing Queen of Nanaimo on the Tsawwassen-Southern Gulf Islands route. The inaugural...

Salt Spring fire rating hits ‘extreme’

Driftwood Staff - July 29, 2017

Salt Spring’s fire danger rating is now at extreme. “I encourage everyone to be extra careful in the fire season and to report any concerns...

Queen of Nanaimo out this weekend; Bowen comes to rescue

Driftwood Staff - July 28, 2017

The Bowen Queen is being put into service today to replace the Queen of Nanaimo while a mechanical issue is fixed. The Nanaimo was removed...

Isabella Point gets permanent protection

Driftwood Staff - July 26, 2017

Long-time Salt Spring Island resident Basil Franey has permanently protected 2.15 hectares (5.3 acres) of his treasured property on historic Isabella Point on Salt...

Salt Spring Island loses two newest doctors

Elizabeth Nolan - July 12, 2017

The Salt Spring Island chapter of the Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice announced Tuesday that doctors Hala Aljuburi and Manuela Lowo will no longer be practising in the community.

Salish Eagle assumes Gulf Islands duties

Elizabeth Nolan - June 28, 2017

The newest member of the BC Ferries fleet launched service last Wednesday, winning positive reviews from crew and passengers alike during the Salish Eagle’s...

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