Opinion Archives - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Editorial: Keep fire hall project moving

Driftwood Staff - July 24, 2024

For several weeks, Salt Spring Islanders have been asking, “What’s the reason for the delay on the new fire hall?” Honestly, to us, the delay...

Viewpoint: Queer elders needed

Contributed Article - July 24, 2024

By ROBERT BIRCH An elder taught me that slowing down by just five per cent makes all the difference. Learning how to slow down enough...

PRIDE 2024: Still far to go to ensure safety and freedom for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people

Contributed Article - July 23, 2024

BY DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE SALT SPRING ISLAND BOARD MEMBERS Nobody’s free until everybody’s free. ~ Fannie Lou Hamer Pride is a longstanding and beloved event in our...

Viewpoint: Time to break down silos on housing

Contributed Article - July 17, 2024

By MAIRI WELMAN Co-chair, Salt Spring Solutions We were heartened to see last week’s column by CRD Local Community Commissioner Brian Webster calling for immediate action...

Housing for families: an appeal to compassion and community

Gail Sjuberg - July 16, 2024

Anyone who peruses social media on Salt Spring even casually can’t help but notice the various “rental wanted” posts. Sometimes they’re quite amusing, such as...

Editorial: Another transformative Bloom gift

Driftwood Staff - July 16, 2024

Friday, July 12 couldn’t have been a better day for a party on the late Susan Bloom’s beautiful property off Beddis Beach. The temperature was...

In Response: Enough bickering on housing

Contributed Article - July 10, 2024

BY BRIAN WEBSTER Salt Spring Local Community Commission member It’s frustrating to see community members and our electoral area director jousting about Salt Spring Island’s...

Editorial: Skatepark expansion deserves support

Driftwood Staff - July 10, 2024

It was 20 years ago this summer when construction on the Kanaka Skatepark in Ganges began. After an initial struggle to raise the estimated $250,000...

Viewpoint: Lifting the watershed invisibility cloak

Contributed Article - July 9, 2024

By JOHN MILLSON On June 20, Salt Spring Island had a visit from Raincoast Foundation, with a public talk by renowned expert Peter Ross and a pilot...

Editorial: Gratitude to Adam

Driftwood Staff - July 3, 2024

Saanich North and the Islands Green party MLA Adam Olsen shocked community members last week by announcing he will not seek a third term...

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