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Federal agency gives Trust cell tower feedback

Robb Magley - December 24, 2025

Ottawa’s “red tape reduction” agenda may have island implications, according to trustees, as a Dec. 10 meeting with representatives from Innovation, Science and Economic...

Spring 2027 targeted for Maxwell plant completion

Robb Magley - December 24, 2025

In another year where tax hikes are the norm, customers of Salt Spring Island’s largest water district can at least expect a smaller-than-planned parcel...

Primary Care Network reports steady progress

Driftwood Staff - December 23, 2025

Salt Spring Island’s Primary Care Network (PCN) gave islanders an early Christmas gift in the form of some positive news shared in a community...

LTC approves GISRA housing project rezoning

Robb Magley - December 17, 2025

A swift rezoning seen as critical for a proposed 50-unit affordable housing project on Salt Spring has been advanced by local officials, who tied...

Foundation Land Back campaign reaches goal

Contributed Article - December 16, 2025

SUBMITTED BY SSI FOUNDATION Just in time for the giving season, Salt Spring residents and donors from near and far have acted in reconciliation by...

Salt Spring trail plan lands with CRD service

Robb Magley - December 16, 2025

A Fulford-to-Vesuvius multi-use pathway plan is being readied for inclusion into the Capital Regional District (CRD)’s newest service, with the CRD board unanimously voting...

New washout affects Channel Ridge

Robb Magley - December 16, 2025

Heavy and prolonged rain Wednesday, Dec. 10 led to something of a washout on Channel Ridge Drive, briefly snarling the only remaining road to...

Fire hall on track for May 3 opening

Robb Magley - December 9, 2025

“I mean, right now we wash our hoses out in the parking lot.” Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue (SSIFR) Chief Jamie Holmes was leading district...

Ferries round-up: terminal upgrades, thru fare price changes

Driftwood Staff - December 9, 2025

Long-awaited terminal improvement work will affect Gulf Islands ferry travel this winter, but BC Ferries (BCF) said it aims to minimize impacts and give...

Trust eyes bigger tax bump

Robb Magley - December 9, 2025

Numbers rose and fell during deliberations — and could do either again in the months ahead, officials cautioned — but islanders hoping Trust Council...

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