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Salt Spring voters chose the tried and true in electing an incumbent Islands Trust trustee and Capital Regional District (CRD) director in Saturday’s election, but also opted for a change in CRD governance via referendum. Gary Holman was returned as CRD director and Laura Patrick as trustee, with Jamie Harris also elected to the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee.

Organizers of a grassroots fundraising effort are celebrating after raising enough money to purchase 75 acres on Salt Spring for a new park. On Wednesday,...

Video of the event organized and hosted by the Salt Spring Forum and Driftwood, moderated by Aletha Humphreys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pPvJgpmo7M

With 10 hopefuls on stage — and just two hours at their disposal — candidates faced bright lights, strict time limits and pointed questions...

Five candidates are vying for three seats as trustees for Salt Spring on the Gulf IsIands Board of Education. Below are answers to three of...

The first of two advance polls for local government elections and referendum questions was held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, with a second one set...

The Salt Spring Housing Council sent a questionnaire to all three candidates for CRD director and seven candidates for the Islands Trust. Responses were...

Observance included day-long powwow drumming and song Gulf Islands Secondary School (GISS) students and staff observed Truth and Reconciliation Day early on Thursday, with a...

The seven candidates for two Salt Spring Islands Trust seats responded to three questions posed by the Driftwood. The questions are: 1. What skills and...

Input sought on pedestrian, bicycle network If you walk or wheel on Salt Spring, the Capital Regional District (CRD) wants to hear from you. An online...