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Collaboration and enthusiasm on display at first LCC forum

Robb Magley - May 11, 2023

Salt Spring voters got their first in-depth look at potential future members of the new Local Community Commission (LCC) this week, as an online...

Passenger disagreement delays Crofton ferry

Robb Magley - May 11, 2023

An argument at a Salt Spring Island ferry terminal escalated, according to officials — and the crew of MV Quinsam found themselves holding in...

ePlane makes first Ganges visit

Gail Sjuberg - May 10, 2023

Science talk, ePlane presence and panel discussion plug into low-carbon issues Salt Spring got a glimpse of a lower-carbon future on the weekend through a...

Park drug ban probed by CRD

Robb Magley - May 10, 2023

Officials fear more unattended deaths if use moves away from public eye As some municipalities in B.C. move to ban drug use in parks and...

‘Dead Boat’ hunters gear up for new season

Robb Magley - May 10, 2023

Society seeks location information on Salish Sea derelict vessels A not-for-profit that’s been removing derelict boats from shorelines across British Columbia is once more on...

ISED denies trustees on tower

Robb Magley - May 10, 2023

Feds say process on Rogers tower complete despite LTC opposition The latest effort by the Islands Trust to relocate construction of a Rogers telecommunication tower...

Grading shifting to ‘proficiency’ reports

Robb Magley - May 10, 2023

A provincial shift in assessment reporting will mean most School District 64 (SD64) students next year will no longer see letter grades or percentages...

LCC Election: final candidate profiled, early voting starts soon

Robb Magley - May 10, 2023

Campaign signs are going up and candidates are out spreading their messages as election day for Salt Spring’s first Local Community Commision (LCC) draws...

Festival panel outlines challenges to electrification

Gail Sjuberg - May 10, 2023

People attending a panel discussion called Electrifying Issues for Salt Spring and B.C. at the high school on Saturday got an intimate look at...

PAGE, Robert

Driftwood Obituary - May 8, 2023

1939~2023 Bob is survived by his wife Gabrielle (Gabe) and three children, Laura Lea (Doug), Blair (Lisa) and Andrea, and five grandchildren. After retiring ...

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