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CRD launches AAP for new region-wide transportation service

Robb Magley - March 18, 2025

Opposition grew among Capital Regional District (CRD) directors, if only slightly, to a now-launched plan to seek voter approval to establish a new regional...

Trust passes $11.2-million budget

Robb Magley - March 18, 2025

Despite efforts that successfully trimmed planned spending to a growth rate below inflation, the Islands Trust’s approved budget of $11.2 million for 2025/26 —...

Salt Spring trustee elected to chair Islands Trust Council

Robb Magley - March 12, 2025

Salt Spring Island local trustee Laura Patrick has been elected by Islands Trust Council members to be that body’s new chair, replacing outgoing three-term...

Five federal election candidates ready to roll

Driftwood Staff - March 12, 2025

With Mark Carney becoming Canada’s prime minister-designate following his resounding Liberal Party leadership contest victory Sunday, a federal election is expected to be just...

CRD board explores ‘Anybody but U.S.’ procurement options

Robb Magley - March 12, 2025

“Can we prioritize Canadian-made goods or services? Yes. Yes, we can.” That was the message to the Capital Regional District (CRD) finance committee from legal...

Island boy battling leukemia

Gail Sjuberg - March 12, 2025

The Salt Spring Island community is coming together to support the family of four-year-old Jasper Danecke, who is being treated for leukemia that was...

Housing project gets Trust EC nod

Robb Magley - March 5, 2025

A healthcare housing project on Salt Spring Island has received approval for a rezoning from the region’s land use authority, overcoming arguably its most...

Harbour users express frustrations

Robb Magley - March 5, 2025

Salt Spring’s Local Community Commission (LCC) and Local Trust Committee (LTC) met jointly Friday, Feb. 28, the latest in a recent series of intergovernmental...

SSIFR aces shuttle test

Robb Magley - March 5, 2025

Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue crews tested their tender shuttle service — the trucks that bring water to the scene of a fire —...

March 15 fundraiser set for Ukraine

Driftwood Staff - March 4, 2025

People wanting to support the war effort in Ukraine while enjoying a delicious dinner and fun community gathering are invited to an event on...

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