Opinion

Editorial: More housing not just a dream

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The amount of affordable housing built,or not, in recent years to address Salt Spring’s housing crisis has been a subject of disagreement in these...
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Viewpoint: The non-discussion about population

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By Frants Attorp Watching the Islands Trust’s online “town hall” on Sept. 10 regarding the draft new Trust Policy Statement (TPS) was an exercise in frustration....
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Roadwork congestion shows need to promote alternate route use

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By MIKE STACEY A few weeks ago I found myself stopped at the tail end of a line of cars waiting patiently (?) for our...
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Editorial: Missing the bus

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Salt Spring’s Local Community Commission (LCC) hit some bumps in its decision-making road last week, caused by disagreement over how much to increase the...
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Viewpoint: Policy Statement process still not right

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By JOHN MONEY Here we go again! Is this the third or fourth round of the draft Islands Trust Policy Statement? Looking over the latest draft,...
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Editorial: Proud of our Pride

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Two decades have passed since Salt Spring Island held its first Pride celebration.  Reading newly gathered remembrances from the 2005 event, thanks to former Salt...
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Letters: Sept. 10, 2025

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Emphasis on care, respect and renewal My name is Becky Pilon, and I am the spa manager at Lightwater Cove. I am also a proud...
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Viewpoint: AI Overviews harm media industry

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By PAUL DEEGAN A little over a year ago, Elizabeth Reid, vice president and head of search at Google, announced, “AI Overviews will begin rolling...
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Editorial: Money (not) to burn

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When the Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District opens its doors for a budget town hall on Sept. 8, trustees and staff will be...
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Viewpoint: Bowls

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By Celia Meade These days I drink coffee from a fluted mug, and I love the feel of the ridges against my fingertips. Today it...
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