News

Spike in Trust harbour complaints bursts budget

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An extraordinary surge in complaints about possible bylaw infractions in Ganges Harbour has sent Islands Trust staff out to investigate in record numbers —...
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CRD investigates parking options for campers

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The Capital Regional District (CRD) board has asked staff to outline legal ramifications of temporarily “decriminalizing” long-term RV parking in some lots at parks...
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Trustees chart course for Salty Dog operation

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On its face, there was little change in status for a Salt Spring kennel operation, despite more than an hour of public comment before...
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Divided Trust committee advances ADU plan

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Development of a path toward “legal” accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on Salt Spring is moving ahead, possibly as fast as provisions of the Local...
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Firefighters douse car fire at ArtSpring 

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Officials said a car fire burning just a few streets away from the Ganges Fire Hall was brought under control quickly, as firefighters responded...
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RCMP officers receive honours for bravery, quick action

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Two Salt Spring RCMP officers received recognition during a gathering at the Legion that brought the island’s first responders together Thursday, Nov. 30.   Const. Hardip...
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Campers eye CRD’s Kanaka Road land

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Salt Spring’s Local Community Commission (LCC) heard an 11th-hour proposal from a local non-profit society hoping to negotiate a winter space for people displaced...
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Trust Council blasted for closed ‘mandate’ meeting

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The dust has seemingly not fully settled on the Islands Trust Council’s (ITC) recent interpretation of its mandate, with both the consensus reached and...
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Province files ‘unexplained wealth order’ for island property

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A bit of ignoble legal history is being made on Salt Spring Island — and a pair of property owners have found themselves in...
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Kennel owner seeks second chance at approval

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Supporters hoping to reverse a November decision barring a Salt Spring Island dog rescue and boarding organization from operating at its new location face...
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