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ICET gets one-time funding

Robb Magley - April 5, 2023

A rural economic trust that benefits the Southern Gulf Islands will be funded again this fall, according to the province — but at a...

Final CRD budget rests with 5.6% increase

Gail Sjuberg - April 5, 2023

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board finalized its 2023-24 budget last Wednesday, with the resulting property tax increase being higher than in recent years for Salt Spring landowners.

Ferry commission sets 9.2 per cent price cap

Robb Magley - March 31, 2023

Provincial regulators announced a decision on how much ferry fares could be allowed to rise over the next four years — potentially as much...

Kings Lane water services extended for now

Gail Sjuberg - March 31, 2023

The temporary supportive housing complex at 154 Kings Lane will continue to receive water service from the North Salt Spring Waterworks District (NSSWD) for...

Island Health launches mental health/substance use resource phone number

Driftwood Staff - March 30, 2023

Island Health announced a new centralized phone number this week, to access a broad array of community-based services focused on mental health and substance...

Residents, Trust continue cell-tower opposition

Gail Sjuberg - March 29, 2023

Sign-wielding Canvasback Place residents tried to stare down an excavator as it made its way up a communications tower access road last Friday morning,...

Summer schedule adds two daily Fulford sailings

Driftwood Staff - March 28, 2023

People travelling between Fulford and Swartz Bay will have more sailing options this summer. BC Ferries has added two additional daily sailings to the route...

Info session for potential LCC candidates set for Thursday

Driftwood Staff - March 26, 2023

People interested in possibly running for a position on the new Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) are invited to attend a virtual...

Citizens react to signs of activity at cell-tower site

Robb Magley - March 22, 2023

Remote cameras, “no trespassing” notices and signs of worker activity near the proposed site of a contentious communications tower have returned protesters to Channel...

Pool and CRD facility fee hike approved

Robb Magley - March 22, 2023

For the third year in a row, entry fees and other charges at the pool and park facilities will be going up. Salt Spring’s Parks...

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