News Archives - Page 63 of 161 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Ferry bedlam mars long weekend

Robb Magley - July 4, 2023

After a Canada Day weekend charitably described as “uneven,” BC Ferries passengers who braved holiday travel to and from Salt Spring Island are left...

LTC hears earful on housing, liveaboard issues

Robb Magley - June 28, 2023

As some islanders clamour to legalize one kind of lower-cost housing despite environmental concerns, others are seeking more regulation for a different kind of...

Salt Spring radon risk determined to be low

Robb Magley - June 28, 2023

Roughly one in 25 homes tested on Salt Spring Island show unhealthy levels of radon, according to just released data, but those owners may...

MOTI: Beaver Point sinkhole spot safe after repair

Robb Magley - June 27, 2023

A deep culvert failure beneath Beaver Point Road caused Sunday’s dramatic sinkhole, according to officials, adding that the temporary repair in place is safe...

First LCC meeting in the books

Robb Magley - June 27, 2023

Salt Spring’s new Local Community Commission (LCC) met for the first time, making clear it intended to move quickly and — within the limits...

Court orders two of six Seabreeze residents to vacate

Robb Magley - June 23, 2023

In a court decision unlikely to satisfy any of the parties involved, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled partly in favour of the...

Campfire ban still in place in Gulf Islands

Robb Magley - June 23, 2023

Despite a relaxation of some restrictions regionally — and Salt Spring Island’s fire danger rating moving from “extreme” to merely “high” — at least...

Naphtali and Shoolbraid receive CRD bursaries

Robb Magley - June 21, 2023

Two Gulf Islands Secondary School (GISS) Grade 12 students were at the Capital Regional District (CRD) boardroom in Victoria last week to receive bursary...

Fulford-Swartz summer schedule in effect June 28

Robb Magley - June 21, 2023

Starting next week, BC Ferries hopes more sailings in and out of Fulford Harbour will help alleviate growing system strain, as Salt Spring heads...

Intense spongy moth trapping program underway

Gail Sjuberg - June 21, 2023

Some Salt Spring Island trees are sporting a new shade of green this summer as a spongy moth trapping program shifts into high gear. More...

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