Opinion

Go ahead: Blame the boomers, we deserve it

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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...

Weather

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