Opinion Archives - Page 7 of 68 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Editorial: Trust mandate discussion should be public

Driftwood Staff - December 13, 2023

In any discussion involving the Islands Trust, no phrase is arguably quoted more than that body’s object or “the mandate.” As originally envisioned, every decision...

Olsen: BC NDP doubles down on magical thinking to address housing affordability crisis

Contributed Article - December 13, 2023

BY ADAM OLSEN MLA, Saanich North and the Islands BC Green Party During this fall legislative session the BC NDP government introduced dramatic changes to housing...

TUP process flawed, says Salty Dog owner

Contributed Article - December 13, 2023

The following is approximately half of the delegation Salty Dog Retreat operator Jaime Halan-Harris intends to present to the Dec. 14 Salt Spring Local...

Opinion: Rationale for maintaining oval track shared

Contributed Article - December 7, 2023

By RICHARD HAYDEN As the Portlock Park Master Plan is being developed it is clear many people see a perimeter pathway around the park as...

Editorial: Buy and donate locally

Driftwood Staff - December 6, 2023

Without a doubt, holiday season festivities are back to full strength, as craft fairs and all kinds of entertainment activities take place on Salt...

Viewpoint: Retreat and rescue provides vital service

Contributed Article - December 5, 2023

The following was sent to Premier David Eby, Minister of Housing Ravi Kahlon and media outlets, including the Driftwood. By OLGA MCGILL We need urgent...

Salt Spring water: a developing storyline

Contributed Article - December 5, 2023

By John Millson, Anne Parkinson, Samantha Scott and Peter S. Ross Freshwater is vital to life on Salt Spring Island, and to a healthy marine...

Editorial: Take more park time

Driftwood Staff - November 29, 2023

No one could blame the Salt Spring Parks and Recreation department for having strategic planning fatigue. The organization’s strategic plan was updated after many years...

Nobody Asked Me But: Staying chaste in a sea of kitchen porn

Shilo Zylbergold - November 29, 2023

It’s a dirty rotten shame the things we allow into our homes by way of the internet. There is garbage and filth everywhere and...

This week’s letters to the editor

Contributed Article - November 22, 2023

A “broad-ranging” mandate In 2017, Salt Spring residents voted strongly in favour of remaining under Islands Trust governance. But it didn’t end there. Those seeking...

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