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Islanders and government funds make composter dream possible

Robb Magley - February 8, 2023

It takes a profound patience to grow things. At every step there are countless moving parts to arrange, plans to lay out that take shape...

CRD considers bylaw options in light of drug decriminalization

Robb Magley - February 8, 2023

As the province begins its three-year foray into the decriminalization of people who use drugs, local governments are seeking guidance on what role —...

Firefighters douse dry cleaner building fire

Driftwood Staff - February 7, 2023

Teamwork and a quick response helped keep an overnight fire from spreading, according to officials, as Salt Spring’s only dry cleaning business faced extensive...

Island woman injured in car crash

Gail Sjuberg - February 1, 2023

A well-known community member is in good spirits but suffering from a number of injuries following a car accident on Stewart Road last Tuesday...

Pender Kingfisher parcel secured

Driftwood Staff - February 1, 2023

After more than a year of fundraising, organizers announced this week a 45-acre parcel on Pender Island singled out for its rare habitat has...

Door re-opened to looking at Bylaw 530 again

Robb Magley - February 1, 2023

Discussion about accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on Salt Spring will advance, according to officials — and a controversial proposed bylaw aimed at allowing more...

Lady Minto Hospital staffing shortage persists

Robb Magley - January 31, 2023

Another note on the door greeted overnight visitors to Lady Minto Hospital last week, advising patients to evaluate the urgency of their needs and...

Quinsam returns to Vesuvius

Robb Magley - January 26, 2023

Salt Spring Island briefly experienced two-ferry service on the Vesuvius-Crofton route Thursday — sort of — as the usual vessel returned to operation, and its...

New group promotes harbour walk vision

Gail Sjuberg - January 25, 2023

Completion of what is now known as the Ganges Harbour Walk project may face a number of hurdles, but a small group of citizens...

Park-area residents blinded by new light glare

Gail Sjuberg - January 25, 2023

A streetlight bulb replacement program has let more light shine on Salt Spring roads in recent weeks, but the results have been overwhelming for...

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