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Proposals sought for use of former school property

Robb Magley - October 23, 2024

Salt Spring’s elected officials will seek expressions of interest for longer-term use of the property formerly occupied by Phoenix School, and in the short...

Regional trail opens on Mayne Island

Robb Magley - October 22, 2024

Mayne Island is celebrating completion of a $4.5-million pathway linking Miners Bay and the Village Bay ferry terminal. The Mayne Island Regional Trail officially opened...

Burgoyne trail closed due to aggressive dogs

Robb Magley - October 22, 2024

A popular Salt Spring Island trail remains closed to the public after reports of aggressive off-leash dogs brought bylaw, BC Parks and RCMP officers...

UPDATED: Greens hold Saanich North and the Islands

Gail Sjuberg - October 19, 2024

Saanich North and the Islands (SNI) voters chose a Green candidate for the third straight provincial election, as Rob Botterell of Pender Island got...

Past MLA and housing resident prompt ICS queries

Gail Sjuberg - October 16, 2024

Adam Olsen, who was the Saanich North and the Islands Green party MLA until the current election was called, has been portrayed on social...

Penelakut Chief visits Salt Spring LTC

Robb Magley - October 16, 2024

Land-use officials on Salt Spring received a personal message from local First Nations leadership, as Penelakut Chief Chakeenakwaut Pam Jack attended the island’s Oct....

Island Community Services in the spotlight

Gail Sjuberg - October 16, 2024

Island Community Services (ICS) — Salt Spring’s largest social service non-profit organization in terms of staff, programs and budget — has been facing unwelcome...

Voters pack theatre for MLA debate

Robb Magley - October 15, 2024

From strengthening the healthcare system to childcare, affordable housing and environmental protection, a wide range of topics were touched on by MLA hopefuls at...

Update: Boil Water Advisory lifted for Highland-Fernwood water district

Contributed Article - October 12, 2024

UPDATE: The Boil Water Advisory for Highlands Fernwood water system issued on Saturday October 12, 2024 is rescinded as of Monday, Oct. 14. Water...

Second work zone set for Fulford-Ganges project

Robb Magley - October 11, 2024

Islanders may do a double-take in the coming week, as a temporary second work zone is expected to snarl traffic further on Salt Spring...

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