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Erin O’Toole reiterates democracy concerns

Gail Sjuberg - October 25, 2023

The Salt Spring Forum continued its tradition of hosting high-level Canadian politicians with a visit from former Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) leader Erin...

Officials explore Drake encampment options

Robb Magley - October 24, 2023

People staying at a nascent encampment on Salt Spring are receiving eviction notices, according to a community member speaking on their behalf, as local...

Police report recounts busy summer

Contributed Article - October 24, 2023

SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING ISLAND RCMP Between July 1 and Sept. 30, Salt Spring Island RCMP responded to 791 calls for service, for a running...

Water and fire districts make hydrant pact

Robb Magley - October 20, 2023

A new spirit of cooperation between Salt Spring Island’s biggest water provider and its fire district — the two largest improvement districts on the...

Kings Lane housing concept gets early support

Robb Magley - October 17, 2023

A proposal for new housing received a warm welcome from the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee (LTC) last week, despite the plan being...

Bylaw 530 undergoes serious haircut

Robb Magley - October 17, 2023

Speeches were made, philosophies voiced and frustrations aired at a lightly attended meeting of Salt Spring Island’s Local Trust Committee (LTC) — but despite...

Islands Trust reveals shift on mandate

Robb Magley - October 11, 2023

Details of a closed meeting held by the Islands Trust Council (ITC) last month have begun to emerge and may telegraph a shift in...

‘Listening tour’ follows climate action report card

Robb Magley - October 11, 2023

Transition Salt Spring (TSS) has taken its show on the road, so to speak, sharing results from the group’s latest findings in the form...

Revised Bylaw 530 back for consideration

Robb Magley - October 10, 2023

As Salt Spring’s Local Trust Committee (LTC) prepares for its October meeting this week, Bylaw 530 is on its plate once again, bringing the potential...

SAR team locates missing woman

Robb Magley - October 4, 2023

Officials say a Salt Spring Island woman who had been missing for several hours was found by a search team in the early morning...

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