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Editorial: Politicians’ respect lacking

Driftwood Staff - April 22, 2025

Once again Salt Spring Islanders and election candidates outshone themselves in an all-candidates event at Fulford Hall last week. Questions and answers were relevant, thoughtful...

Viewpoint: Spring of connection feeds river of gratitude

Contributed Article - April 22, 2025

By BEN CORNO For months, I have wondered how to promote the Second Annual Salt Spring Island Volunteer Fair, helping to make it a successful...

MLA’s comments on Islands Trust not appreciated

Contributed Article - April 19, 2025

By Mairead Boland, Saturna Island Local Trustee, Lee Middleton, Saturna Island Local Trustee, Paul Brent, Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area Director (CRD) and former Saturna Island Local...

Viewpoint: Help build resiliency in the NSSWD water system

Contributed Article - April 16, 2025

By North Salt Spring Waterworks District Board of Trustees On Salt Spring Island, water is our most precious natural resource. As the board overseeing the North...

Editorial: More art, please

Driftwood Staff - April 16, 2025

Two things the Gulf Islands offer to visitors and residents in abundance are nature and art. Those two elements have converged beautifully at the Unexpected...

Opinion: Parliament needs May’s voice for the environment

Contributed Article - April 9, 2025

By RILEY DONOVAN In 1891, 1911 and 1988, Canada held “free trade elections” where Canada-U.S. trade deals took centre stage. The 2025 campaign will go...

Editorial: Oppose new CRD transportation service and tax

Driftwood Staff - April 8, 2025

No one likes to pay for something they don’t need. For Salt Spring Islanders, the Capital Regional District (CRD) proposed Bylaw 4630 falls into that...

‘Four little words’ — marking World Parkinson’s Day April 11

Contributed Article - April 8, 2025

BY LINDA STARKE “You have Parkinson’s Disease.” Four words that no one wants to hear. And quite often, a diagnosis that is a complete surprise...

Viewpoint: Balanced view essential

Contributed Article - April 8, 2025

By ERIC MARCH In MLA Rob Botterell’s inaugural monthly column, “Original Islands Trust Mandate is paramount,” he dives right into the deep end of Islands...

Viewpoint: Don’t sink ferry committees

Contributed Article - April 2, 2025

By ERIC MCNEELY Coastal communities across British Columbia rely on BC Ferries as a lifeline. These are not luxury services. They are marine highways connecting people...

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