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Saanich North and the Islands candidate Q&A

Contributed Article - October 9, 2024

Gulf Islanders are getting set to vote in the provincial election, with four candidates vying for the Saanich North and the Islands MLA seat. Information about...

Booth Bay erosion protection sought

Robb Magley - October 9, 2024

Provincial regulators are seeking input from the public on a proposed shoreline stabilization project on Salt Spring, meant to protect a row of island...

Further CRD budget shaving requested by director

Robb Magley - October 9, 2024

Salt Spring taxpayers can expect a double-digit increase over last year, as the island’s voice at the regional table argued for one more try...

CRD keeps options open for more Drake housing

Robb Magley - October 9, 2024

As Salt Spring Island looks toward a future that may include more piped water connections, regional officials are hedging their bets at one property...

Trust Council presses for provincial review — again

Robb Magley - October 1, 2024

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...

Trust boosts tiny homes

Robb Magley - October 1, 2024

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...

Small quake rattles region

Robb Magley - September 26, 2024

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....

New Lady Minto ED to open Oct. 9

Robb Magley - September 25, 2024

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...

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...

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