News

LCC declines advocacy in rooster noise issue

Robb Magley -
Salt Spring poultry enthusiasts worried they might run afoul of the island’s decades-old noise bylaws crowded into a meeting Thursday night, hoping for immediate...
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Hospital foundation’s new executive director looks ahead

Robb Magley -
Inside one upstairs office in downtown Ganges, a fresh coat of paint has dried, a handful of indoor plants have found their footing and...
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Islands Trust staff offices unlikely to end up at SIMS

Robb Magley -
Islands Trust staff have not pursued the possibility of moving Trust offices to Capital Regional District (CRD)-administered buildings for months, according to CRD staff,...
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LCC reduces bylaw enforcement budget

Robb Magley -
As alternative programs grow, Salt Spring’s Local Community Commission (LCC) is taking what it calls a small first step in shifting how bylaw contraventions...
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Centennial Park revitalization work resumes

Robb Magley -
A renovation project at the home of Salt Spring’s Saturday Market was set to resume this week, according to officials, and is still on...
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Next Salt Spring Trust office location remains uncertain

Robb Magley -
As the end of their lease draws nearer, Islands Trust staff are still searching for a new home for the busy Salt Spring Island...
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BC Ferries targets cyclist safety at terminals

Robb Magley -
New “wayfinding signage” for cyclists should be in place around ferry terminals on Salt Spring Island before this summer, although there is some skepticism...
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10-sailing Fulford schedule slated for summer return

Robb Magley -
The 10-sailing schedule between Fulford and Swartz Bay is back on for this summer, according to BC Ferries officials, adding that plans to explore...
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Trustees eye public engagement on policy statement amendment

Robb Magley -
A first draft of the Islands Trust’s amendments to its official policy statement will likely stay out of the public eye into the spring,...
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Fire wrecks Portlock Park equipment shed

Gail Sjuberg -
A maintenance shed at Portlock Park was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Monday, Jan. 22. Salt Spring Fire Chief Jamie Holmes said...
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