News

Ganges Hill paving plan updated

Emelie Peacock -
Ganges Hill will be repaved by the end of 2023 by the province’s transportation ministry, who have asked Salt Spring’s transportation commissioners how they...
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Warming space members comply with CRD order for now

Gail Sjuberg -
Organizers and supporters of a warming space and shelter set up in Mouat Park on Jan. 6 agreed to move the facility’s tents, chairs...
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Groundwater licensing webinar set for Feb. 3

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In partnership with the Islands Trust, provincial government staff will offer a free online information webinar on British Columbia’s groundwater licensing program on Thursday,...
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Eviction notice for warming centre in Mouat Park to be enforced Friday morning

Emelie Peacock -
A grassroots warming space set up at Mouat Park is facing an eviction order as organizers of the space continue to advocate to remain...
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Students, crew safe after engine fire aboard water taxi

Emelie Peacock -
All 31 students and the crew aboard a water taxi which experienced an engine room fire this morning are safe.  The Graduate, a Gulf Islands...
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Paid-on-call force warns responder pool will be impacted if mandatory vaccination brought in

Emelie Peacock -
Community members are voicing their opposition to a policy that makes a COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for all of Salt Spring’s firefighters by Feb. 28.  The...
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Input sought on Ciderworks’ plans for lounge and outdoor patio

Emelie Peacock -
Salt Spring’s local trust committee is asking residents for their input on Ciderworks’ plans to open a lounge with space for 40 patrons.   The local...
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Use of Quinitsa for Fulford-Swartz Bay summer runs promoted

Gail Sjuberg -
Following the submission of an online petition demanding two-ship service on the Crofton-Vesuvius ferry route, a second proposal to supplement Fulford-Swartz Bay summertime service...
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Francis Bread seeks new retail bakery space

Emelie Peacock -
The owners of Salt Spring Island’s Francis Bread are looking for a new home for their bakery after deciding not to continue with a...
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Warming space gets reprieve, organizers say

Emelie Peacock -
Organizers behind Salt Spring Island’s warming space say they’ve been told they can stay in Mouat Park for now, after being instructed to pack...
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