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Federal candidates Q&A

Driftwood Staff - April 16, 2025

The Driftwood posed three questions to the four candidates in the Saanich-Gulf Islands riding federal election race. Their written answers are below; see next...

LTC bars Harris from participating in meeting

Robb Magley - April 16, 2025

As a Salt Spring trustee sought to take part in his sixth regular Local Trust Committee (LTC) meeting from off-island, that body voted to...

ICS memberships still not resolved

Gail Sjuberg - April 16, 2025

Some community members are concerned their applications for membership in one of Salt Spring’s most active charitable societies submitted last fall have still not...

‘High Ground’ hikers learn tsunami safety

Robb Magley - April 16, 2025

In the event of a tsunami, according to officials, knowing where to go can make all the difference. And Salt Spring’s second annual High Ground...

Trustee keeps governing from afar

Robb Magley - April 9, 2025

A Salt Spring elected official no longer living on the island says the law is on his side, as this week could mark his...

Volunteers needed to keep Doggy Daycare running

Robb Magley - April 8, 2025

After more than a decade helping keep Salt Spring’s canines cared for while their families shopped at the Saturday Market, the Doggy Daycare program...

Fire district AGM coming up April 14

Robb Magley - April 8, 2025

With the decision by Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District trustee John Wakefield to not seek another term — and with just one nomination...

Dog altercation leads to injuries and arrest

Driftwood Staff - April 8, 2025

Salt Spring RCMP are investigating after two men and their dogs suffered non-life-threatening injuries or wounds from either dog bites or a knife during...

Historic church listed for sale

Robb Magley - April 2, 2025

At a time when construction lumber moved across Salt Spring by ox-team, it took three years and the combined efforts of many industrious islanders...

Ballots out for water plant vote

Robb Magley - April 2, 2025

Ballots are in mailboxes, according to North Salt Spring Waterworks District (NSSWD) officials, and the decision on whether to authorize borrowing funds to support...

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