News

Quinsam crew rescues sailor

Robb Magley -
Crofton-bound ferry passengers got front-row seats to a surprise marine rescue last week, as crew members from MV Quinsam diverted to assist a small...
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Vessel removals slowed by claims

Robb Magley -
Concerns and complaints continue over non-permitted uses at Ganges Harbour, according to local Islands Trust staff, who say federal efforts at cleaning up derelict...
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Dec. 18 issue of the Driftwood in the mail

Gail Sjuberg -
With the Canada Post strike now over, Driftwood subscribers can return to picking up papers in their mailboxes beginning with the Dec. 18 issue....
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LTC fast-tracks Bittancourt project rezoning

Robb Magley -
Land use officials on Salt Spring are moving quickly to support a healthcare workforce housing project that organizers said could –– with a little...
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Lack of mail service hampers nonprofit appeals

Robb Magley -
Salt Spring’s nonprofit community is keen to advise islanders that while the return of mail service might come too late for many Christmas parcels,...
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Novel regulations for Indigenous-owned land advanced on Galiano

Robb Magley -
The Islands Trust’s Executive Committee (EC) is supporting one island’s small –– if arguably historic –– steps toward reconciliation within its own regulations, unanimously...
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Salt Spring ‘living wage’ hits $26.25 per hour

Robb Magley -
If two points define a line, three may suggest a trend –– and on Salt Spring Island, one foundation’s latest analysis found the hourly...
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Island’s second EV fast charger spot revealed

Robb Magley -
Following on its installation of a 37-kW solar roof, Mid Island Co-op’s gas bar may also be first to bring an electric vehicle (EV)...
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LCC supports the Hearth with grant

Robb Magley -
Salt Spring’s Local Community Commission (LCC) wrapped up 2024 with one last grant award at its Dec. 5 meeting, using its grants-in-aid program’s remaining...
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Community shines in aid drive

Contributed Article -
BY JON COOKSEY Board Member, SSI Farmland Trust On behalf of the many people who stepped up to help with the emergency food drive for the...
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