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Viewpoint: The growth conundrum

Contributed Article - May 15, 2019

By Frants Attorp When the family heirlooms are put up for auction, it’s usually a sign of desperation. But here on Salt Spring, the sale...

Viewpoint: Trust enforces STVR rules

Contributed Article - May 8, 2019

By MILES DREW Re: STVRs on Salt Spring Island: This week, Islands Trust Bylaw Enforcement and Compliance Officers issued 15 fines to the operators...

Editorial: Traffic jam

Driftwood Staff - May 8, 2019

Major traffic planning for Vancouver Island is underway, and once again Salt Spring has been left out of the exercise. The recently announced South Island...

Viewpoint: Trust needs better tools

Gail Sjuberg - May 1, 2019

By DIANNE HAYWARD AND MARTEN KEASHLY The following was sent to islands trustees Peter Luckham, Laura Patrick and Peter Grove, MLA Adam Olsen and MP...

Editorial: Trees and the Trust

Driftwood Staff - May 1, 2019

Few issues raise public alarm in the Gulf Islands more than clear-cut logging. In the past 30 years, clear-cutting undertaken by the former MacMillan...

BC Ferries announcements amuse and confuse

Shilo Zylbergold - April 24, 2019

“This is an important announcement on how to be safe at sea.” Sounds familiar, right? Now where have you heard these words before? Oh, of...

Viewpoint: Trust lacks forestry powers

Contributed Article - April 24, 2019

By SUSAN YATES I am concerned about Peter McAllister’s comments in the April 3 Driftwood regarding the recent clear-cut logging on Salt Spring. No one...

Editorial: Boozey cruises

Driftwood Staff - April 24, 2019

Last week’s news about beer and wine being sold on some major-route ferries as a pilot project was disconcerting to hear. BC Ferries confirmed a...

Viewpoint: Earth Day event has merit

Contributed Article - April 17, 2019

By ALEX LYONS and ELIZABETH FITZZALAND For the past several years, we have been part of a small, dedicated group of community members who organized...

Editorial: Give a little bit

Driftwood Staff - April 17, 2019

Last week was National Volunteer Week in Canada, and a time to give appreciation to everyone who volunteers in their community. Volunteers are absolutely...

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