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Editorial: Keeping it in check

Driftwood Staff - July 10, 2019

The short-term vacation rentals controversy has bubbled up on Salt Spring once again, following proactive enforcement efforts by the Islands Trust in the past...

Viewpoint: EV cycling not for everyone

Contributed Article - July 10, 2019

by Jim Standen I would like to respond to Gary Gagne’s Viewpoint of July 3 entitled “Electric cars not a panacea.” Thank you, Gary, for writing...

Input wanted on B.C. forests

Contributed Article - July 9, 2019

By ADAM OLSEN Saanich North and the Islands MLA On May 28, 2019, the provincial government announced a review of the Private Managed Forest Land Program....

Editorial: Fire Smart

Driftwood Staff - July 3, 2019

While some rainy days in June allowed wildfire fears to dampen on Salt Spring, the sense of relief is temporary. No precipitation is anticipated for...

Electric cars not a panacea

Contributed Article - July 3, 2019

By GARY GAGNE I attended the last Community Alliance meeting, which was focused on actions to mitigate climate change. Surprisingly, there were four bicycles parked...

Imagining a future where phone apps date too

Shilo Zylbergold - June 26, 2019

It’s only a matter of time. What with artificial intelligence, robotics, apps, platforms, social media, facial recognition, neural networks and a host of other...

Viewpoint: Plastic grass odd choice

Contributed Article - June 26, 2019

By GLEN WILSON The first time I heard about the idea of plastic turf on the BC Hydro field on Salt Spring I thought it...

Editorial: Schedule departure

Driftwood Staff - June 26, 2019

Few things enrage an island-dweller more than unexpected ferry waits. With the current situation on the Vesuvius-Crofton route it feels like BC Ferries turned the...

Editorial: Anxiety education

Driftwood Staff - June 19, 2019

Most kids breathe a sigh of relief when their school’s doors close for the summer. For some it means the chance to work more hours...

Viewpoint: Building a brighter future

Contributed Article - June 19, 2019

By Premier John Horgan In my travels throughout the province, I get to meet people who have different ideas about what makes B.C. a good...

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