Opinion Archives - Page 7 of 77 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Viewpoint: Don’t politicize the market

Contributed Article - August 14, 2024

By TOBY FOUKS Let’s not turn a joyful market experience into a political arena (“Censoring sign policy in limbo,” Aug. 7 Driftwood). The market experience for...

Local Gaza protesting decried

Contributed Article - August 14, 2024

By HANNAH BROWN I want to address the elephant on Salt Spring Island: land ownership in Israel, genocide in Gaza, cries for intifada and revolution...

Editorial: Let political sign stay

Driftwood Staff - August 7, 2024

Centennial Park has long been Salt Spring’s go-to spot for protests and displays of opinions about any number of local, national or international concerns. Strongly...

Viewpoint: Eby’s complaints ring hollow

Contributed Article - August 7, 2024

BY RILEY DONOVAN At a recent press conference, Premier David Eby declared that British Columbia’s “unprecedented population inflows” are “completely overwhelming.” Visibly frustrated, he described...

Viewpoint: March for the Children on Aug. 5

Contributed Article - July 31, 2024

By PHIL VERNON I was speaking last week with James Charlie, chair of the Penelakut Sulxwe’en (Elders Group). James and his siblings were forced as...

Editorial: Road wranglers

Driftwood Staff - July 31, 2024

In the pantheon of long-running news stories, it’s hard to top “Ganges Hill repaving plans.” Indeed, the Beddis-to-Seaview stretch of Fulford-Ganges Road has been specifically...

Nobody Asked Me But: Hoping the e-gods smile on you

Shilo Zylbergold - July 31, 2024

This could happen to anybody. Your computer screen goes blank. Your phone won’t charge. Your freezer is stuck on defrost. Your cable TV will...

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...

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