News

CRD keeps options open for more Drake housing

Robb Magley -
As Salt Spring Island looks toward a future that may include more piped water connections, regional officials are hedging their bets at one property...
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Trust Council presses for provincial review — again

Robb Magley -
Citing a “democracy deficit” and obstacles to meaningful reconciliation with First Nations, the Islands Trust will once again entreat the government of B.C. for...
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Trust boosts tiny homes

Robb Magley -
Foundation-free islanders will see more advocacy from land-use officials in coming months, as a working group’s efforts to find ways to legalize tiny homes...
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Small quake rattles region

Robb Magley -
Many on Salt Spring Island were jolted awake by a small earthquake Thursday, Sept. 26, and Earthquakes Canada said the shaking just after 4 a.m....
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New Lady Minto ED to open Oct. 9 

Robb Magley -
Salt Spring Island’s new emergency department will be open for business in days, not months, according to health officials, with Wednesday, Oct. 9 set...
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Invasive shiny geranium pops up with rain

Gail Sjuberg -
For islanders who were alerted to the presence of shiny geranium on their properties earlier this year, efforts to nip its spread in the...
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Cultural traditions, history in focus at Fernwood Event

Robb Magley -
A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event will feature a first for Salt Spring, according to a Penelakut Tribe member whose family has...
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Vacant school site proves popular

Robb Magley -
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...
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Burning still banned on Salt Spring

Robb Magley -
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...
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Saying HÍSWKE SIEM to Adam: warm words and photos

Gail Sjuberg -
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...
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