Opinion Archives - Page 15 of 98 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Editorial: ‘Bee’ part of it

Driftwood Staff - May 28, 2025

Even if every single person on Salt Spring Island doesn’t attend the annual Fall Fair, few residents haven’t had some reason to spend time...

MLA column: Respect democracy, NDP

Contributed Article - May 28, 2025

By ROB BOTTERELL Green MLA, Saanich North and the Island Over the past month, the NDP government’s playbook has become very clear — and it ain’t...

Nobody Asked Me But: No shortage of things to argue about

Shilo Zylbergold - May 28, 2025

It is said that there are two kinds of people in the world. There are those who claim there are two kinds of people...

Viewpoint: The grace of letting go

Contributed Article - May 21, 2025

By RIVEN MERROW In conversations about Salt Spring’s future, the term resilience is often invoked with optimism: communities preparing for climate uncertainty, protecting freshwater, fostering continuity...

Editorial: Neighbourhood house a good plan

Driftwood Staff - May 21, 2025

Taking risks doesn’t come naturally to most government agencies. If an unconventional initiative goes sideways or implodes, the political fallout can be brutal. But the...

Food security tips help dial down the panic

Contributed Article - May 21, 2025

By HEATHER PICOTTE Coordinator, Neighbours Feeding Neighbours Amid all of today’s economic and political uncertainty, one of the biggest stressors for many is the rising cost...

Editorial: Value proposition

Driftwood Staff - May 14, 2025

When we say Salt Springers vote with their wallets, that sometimes might mean opening them up. Islanders are still blinking their eyes at the novelty of...

Viewpoint: Park access plan opposed

Contributed Article - May 14, 2025

BY CAROLINE HICKMAN and 16 other area resident signatories We, the residents and farmers of Wright Road (Cranberry Valley), have a serious problem with Parks and...

Opinion: ferry committees’ past value and history recounted by chair

Contributed Article - May 14, 2025

By Harold Swierenga As of April 30, British Columbia Ferries (BCF) has a new approach to engage with the coastal public in general and ferry...

Editorial: Enough vitriol

Driftwood Staff - May 7, 2025

Who says elections and politics are boring? The federal government campaign that concluded on April 28 proved how quickly fortunes can turn in a tumultuous...

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