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Go ahead: Blame the boomers, we deserve it

Shilo Zylbergold - October 30, 2019

Okay. We admit it. Guilty as charged. On behalf of the millions of baby boomers all over the globe I hereby accept full responsibility...

Viewpoint: Election another net loss

Contributed Article - October 30, 2019

By MURRAY REISS The most important news the morning after our federal election had nothing — and everything — to do with that election’s results....

Editorial: Coffee allowance

Driftwood Staff - October 30, 2019

Salt Spring voters are being asked to give their blessing to creation of a new “Community Safety Service” through the Capital Regional District. If approved,...

Viewpoint: Logging fight continues

Contributed Article - October 23, 2019

By JEAN WILKINSON Since our last update in April regarding efforts to stop clear-cutting on Salt Spring, our committee met a number of times, received...

Editorial: Drop in the bucket

Driftwood Staff - October 23, 2019

We all like to complain about the weather, especially when rainier and colder days return in the fall. While the ceaseless dreariness can affect mood...

Viewpoint: What legacy will we leave?

Contributed Article - October 16, 2019

By SHEILA HARRINGTON Recent enormous participation in climate marches led by young people around the world have been portrayed by some as primarily ignorant children...

Editorial: Info central

Driftwood Staff - October 16, 2019

Trying to find answers in an era of online-dominant communication can be frustrating. Website information is often unclear and no obvious routes to clarity are...

Viewpoint: The case for a Green vote

Contributed Article - October 9, 2019

BY JAN SLAKOV Why are people saying we don’t have years, just months, to make the shift towards a net zero carbon future? The Intergovernmental...

Editorial: Civic duty

Driftwood Staff - October 9, 2019

The 2019 federal election campaign is more than half over, with voting day set for Monday, Oct. 21. For those who already know how they...

Viewpoint: More safety input needed

Contributed Article - October 2, 2019

By Chris Dixon There has always been some level of vandalism on Salt Spring, just as there has always been a group of transient individuals...

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