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Trust too slow to respond to housing crisis, says head of housing task force

Emelie Peacock - January 25, 2022

The chair of a task force set up to tackle the island’s affordable housing issue said it’s demoralizing to see work by the Islands...

Permanent housing for Seabreeze tenants and people at risk of homelessness announced

Emelie Peacock - January 20, 2022

After months of uncertainty for 18 tenants at the Seabreeze Inne, the B.C. government announced Thursday it will fast track the building of 28...

Public opinion panel launched on Salt Spring

Driftwood Staff - January 20, 2022

Salt Spring Islanders are being invited to share their opinions about important island matters through a new online opinion forum called Salt Spring Insights. Created...

Omicron variant causes staffing challenges, changes to Island Health services

Emelie Peacock - January 19, 2022

Island Health has shortened laboratory hours, postponed some surgeries and moved staff around as the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant significantly impacts staffing...

Search and rescue crews respond to two calls on Friday

Emelie Peacock - January 19, 2022

As Salt Spring Island Search and Rescue (SSISAR) wrapped up two successful operations Friday, search manager and president Conrad Bowden said it’s been a...

Salt Spring RCMP provide 2021 4th quarter & year-end statistics

Contributed Article - January 18, 2022

SUBMITTED BY SSI RCMP As of Dec. 31, 2021, Salt Spring Island RCMP responded to 2,948 calls throughout the year, averaging eight calls per...

Update: Tsunami Advisory Cancelled along bC Coast

Emelie Peacock - January 15, 2022

A tsunami advisory that was issued for parts of the B.C. coast near the Southern Gulf Islands and Salt Spring Saturday morning has been...

Early Islands Trust budget feedback encouraged

Gail Sjuberg - January 12, 2022

A member of the Saturna Island Residents Association is encouraging Trust Area residents to provide feedback about the 2022 Islands Trust budget before the...

Local government wants Southern Gulf Islanders’ opinions on transportation

Emelie Peacock - January 12, 2022

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is holding Zoom sessions for residents of the Southern Gulf Islands this month to get their opinions on active,...

Passengers should expect ferry service disruptions due to crewing and weather issues: BC Ferries

Emelie Peacock - January 11, 2022

BC Ferries is warning customers of disruptions in ferry service over the next few months, with travel between the smaller islands hit hardest, as...

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