News Archives - Page 54 of 159 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Hydrophone added to whale monitoring efforts

Robb Magley - November 15, 2023

Spotting one of our southern resident killer whales is always a thrill — and now, thanks to one conservation organization’s efforts, you might also...

‘Slow down’ events merge community and action

Robb Magley - November 15, 2023

If the first Slow Down Salt Spring event is any indication, there’s a real appetite on the island for the sort of traditional get-togethers...

Remembrance Day events altered due to park construction project

Gail Sjuberg - November 8, 2023

Salt Spring’s Remembrance Day ceremony won’t be proceeding as originally planned due to construction that began taking place in Centennial Park this week. While Royal...

Name of Savage Point questioned

Robb Magley - November 8, 2023

A point on a small island off Saturna is at the centre of an investigation to determine whether its name is derogatory — and...

Drake Road site campers pack up

Robb Magley - November 7, 2023

A "mutual community support" group that had set up camp at 161 Drake Rd. in late September appears to have largely met a Nov....

SD64 picks new superintendent

Robb Magley - November 7, 2023

A new superintendent and CEO for schools in the Gulf Islands has officially signed on, according to board officials, who announced this week Jill...

Waterworks byproducts get nod from lab

Robb Magley - November 1, 2023

One person’s trash may indeed be another’s treasure, as Salt Spring’s largest water provider received a thumbs-up from a testing lab on recycling one...

Childcare centre wins tax assessment dispute

Robb Magley - October 31, 2023

The non-profit behind Salt Spring’s longest-running childcare organization has regained tax exemption status an appeals board said was wrongfully taken away. It’s a victory...

New Ganges fire hall project ‘officially’ begins

Driftwood Staff - October 31, 2023

The Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District (SSIFPD) held a project commencement ceremony at the site of the new $13.7-million Ganges fire hall on...

Ferries CEO offers ‘honesty and hope’ during Salt Spring visit

Gail Sjuberg - October 25, 2023

With ferry advisory committee meetings cancelled in the past month due to security concerns, community members may have expected BC Ferries (BCF) president and...

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