News Archives - Page 36 of 159 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Cultural traditions, history in focus at Fernwood Event

Robb Magley - September 25, 2024

A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event will feature a first for Salt Spring, according to a Penelakut Tribe member whose family has...

Vacant school site proves popular

Robb Magley - September 25, 2024

Community groups are already putting forward their ideas on how Salt Spring’s Local Community Commission (LCC) should utilize the former Phoenix School property, with...

Invasive shiny geranium pops up with rain

Gail Sjuberg - September 25, 2024

For islanders who were alerted to the presence of shiny geranium on their properties earlier this year, efforts to nip its spread in the...

Burning still banned on Salt Spring

Robb Magley - September 20, 2024

Salt Spring Island's fire restrictions will not be following regional officials’ lead for now, according to the local district, saying it will be at...

Saying HÍSWKE SIEM to Adam: warm words and photos

Gail Sjuberg - September 18, 2024

Salt Spring Islanders and members of local MLA Adam Olsen's family and staff enjoyed a two-hour gathering and tribute to Olsen, who is not...

Sunday pool hours back in 2025

Robb Magley - September 18, 2024

Budget wrangling for the coming year is wrapping up, and users of Salt Spring’s second most popular public amenity will be happy to hear...

LCC gets earful on farming issues

Robb Magley - September 17, 2024

Salt Spring’s agricultural community crowded Lions Hall to press officials for change, in the wake of a courtroom decision that went against one island...

CRD’s regional transportation service heads to AAP

Robb Magley - September 17, 2024

Plans for a $20-million regional transportation service — and for the tax dollars supporting it — have been approved by the Capital Regional District...

Proposed fire budget nudges 10%

Gail Sjuberg - September 17, 2024

People attending the Salt Spring fire district’s town hall meeting at the Ganges fire hall training room Sept. 9 heard a familiar refrain when...

Ganges Hill roadwork hours extended

Driftwood Staff - September 17, 2024

Following the first full week on the Ganges Hill roadwork project, the contractor has announced an extension of daily work hours. Northridge Excavating Ltd. issued...

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