Opinion Archives - Page 77 of 98 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Viewpoint: OCP principle not heeded

Contributed Article - January 29, 2020

By Frants Attorp With regard to the proposed Vortex development at the site of the former Fulford Inn (17 commercial guest accommodation units, a restaurant...

Editorial: Water tax thirst

Driftwood Staff - January 29, 2020

When it comes to funding for the Salt Spring Island Watershed Protection Alliance, it appears the body’s cup runneth over. SSIWPA is an Islands Trust-led...

Forgotten treasures outgrow the junk drawer

Shilo Zylbergold - January 29, 2020

There’s nothing like hanging a brand new calendar up on the wall to get me in the mood for organizing and decluttering. The year...

Viewpoint: Reading, a truly family affair

Driftwood Staff - January 22, 2020

By MARTHA TAYLOR I firmly believe that reading to our kids, beginning when they were only several months old, instilled a life-long love of reading...

Editorial: Stellar grade

Driftwood Staff - January 22, 2020

A forecast of moderate snowfall issued last week sent the usual waves of terror through Salt Spring Islanders and prompted some predictable questions. How many centimetres...

Viewpoint: Imagine a great future

Contributed Article - January 15, 2020

By MEROR KRAYENHOFF The new year affords us the opportunity to look a bit into the distance. Will we make a resolution, reflect on the...

Editorial: Clearing the air

Driftwood Staff - January 15, 2020

Fall and winter days often mean darkened skies on Salt Spring, and not just from the rain clouds scudding in. That’s when islanders cleaning up...

Viewpoint: Lively dialogue continues

Contributed Article - January 8, 2020

By GAYLE BAKER The Oct. 16, 2019 Driftwood editorial stated “. . . the new ASK Salt Spring initiative of the Salt Spring Community Alliance...

Editorial: Flip flop

Driftwood Staff - January 8, 2020

Receipt of property assessment notices from BC Assessment in January usually prompts a couple of simple questions. Will one’s assessment go up or go down?...

Viewpoint: Another world is possible

Gail Sjuberg - January 1, 2020

By JAN SLAKOV After a night of spiritual awakening, Scrooge gets out of bed, learns Christmas Day is just beginning and yes, the prize turkey...

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