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Eight more candidates profiled for Salt Spring’s LCC election

Robb Magley - May 3, 2023

Campaigns kicked into high gear this week in anticipation of Salt Spring’s first Local Community Commission (LCC) election later this month. The 15 candidates officially...

Electric plane and The Future is Now author visit Salt Spring

Driftwood Staff - May 2, 2023

Aviation and green-energy enthusiasts have a chance this weekend to spy an electricity-powered floatplane landing in Ganges, with a very familiar logo on its...

NSSWD election: FitzZaland, Lam win seats

Robb Magley - April 27, 2023

With a record number of votes cast, newcomers Elizabeth FitzZaland and Steve Lam have been elected to serve on the North Salt Spring Waterworks...

Feds reactivate measures to protect southern resident killer whales

Robb Magley - April 26, 2023

For the fifth year in a row, federal authorities are implementing restrictions to protect southern resident killer whales (SRKW) on the west coast, including...

Salt Spring Solutions releases comprehensive housing action plan

Robb Magley - April 26, 2023

For anyone interested in housing on Salt Spring Island, a local group’s year-long project needs to be on their must-read list. Salt Spring Solutions’ (SSS)...

Brinkworthy Road acreage bought for potential housing, farming activities

Robb Magley - April 26, 2023

A Salt Spring organization with a history in affordable housing has purchased a centrally located piece of land — one not currently permitted for...

Three more LCC candidates submit profiles

Robb Magley - April 25, 2023

The race is officially on for Salt Spring’s first Local Community Commission (LCC) election, and there’s no shortage of candidates. As the nomination period closed...

CRD eyes climate shift for water planning purposes

Robb Magley - April 25, 2023

Wetter, warmer, and more extreme weather is expected in the coming years, according to regional planners — and while there might be more moisture...

BC Ferries: Expanded Fulford schedule detailed; TAP reservation fee waived

Robb Magley - April 25, 2023

Fulford Harbour will see additional sailings — and some disruption from construction work — as BC Ferries rolls into summer. A new 10-sailing schedule between...

Fifteen people step up for LCC election

Driftwood Staff - April 21, 2023

The candidate list for Salt Spring’s first Local Community Commission (LCC) election is complete, and it’s a long one. As of the close of the...

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