News

Trust Council exec recommends dropping newspaper notices

Robb Magley -
The Islands Trust is poised to hand over most of its public notice distribution to U.S.-owned Facebook next year, as leadership closed out 2025...
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CRD director: Year of achievements enumerated

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By GARY HOLMAN SSI CRD DIRECTOR The past year has seen an unprecedented level of investment in essential infrastructure and services. The Capital Regional District (CRD)...
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Fulford slick contained by boom after barge and crane capsize

Robb Magley -
A pollutant-capturing yellow boom spotted floating at Fulford will remain there a while longer, according to Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) officials, after a work...
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Kanaka Connector Trail celebrated

Robb Magley -
A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of a formerly unofficial pathway this week, as Salt Spring Island community members celebrated completion of Kanaka...
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Federal agency gives Trust cell tower feedback

Robb Magley -
Ottawa’s “red tape reduction” agenda may have island implications, according to trustees, as a Dec. 10 meeting with representatives from Innovation, Science and Economic...
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Spring 2027 targeted for Maxwell plant completion

Robb Magley -
In another year where tax hikes are the norm, customers of Salt Spring Island’s largest water district can at least expect a smaller-than-planned parcel...
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Primary Care Network reports steady progress

Driftwood Staff -
Salt Spring Island’s Primary Care Network (PCN) gave islanders an early Christmas gift in the form of some positive news shared in a community...
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LTC approves GISRA housing project rezoning

Robb Magley -
A swift rezoning seen as critical for a proposed 50-unit affordable housing project on Salt Spring has been advanced by local officials, who tied...
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Foundation Land Back campaign reaches goal

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SUBMITTED BY SSI FOUNDATION Just in time for the giving season, Salt Spring residents and donors from near and far have acted in reconciliation by...
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Salt Spring trail plan lands with CRD service

Robb Magley -
A Fulford-to-Vesuvius multi-use pathway plan is being readied for inclusion into the Capital Regional District (CRD)’s newest service, with the CRD board unanimously voting...
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