News Archives - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Draft changes to Policy Statement going public

Robb Magley - April 24, 2024

The Islands Trust has signalled it will soon be discussing its first meaningful update to its Policy Statement in 30 years — using an...

Child PFD loaner stations ready for season

Contributed Article - April 24, 2024

Submitted by RCMSAR25 With the arrival of warmer weather and the anticipation of summer activities, the local Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR25) announced...

Local lands first fire hall contract

Robb Magley - April 24, 2024

The first and largest contract for work on Salt Spring’s new fire hall has been awarded, according to Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District...

Clam garden visits, art among grant recipients

Driftwood Staff - April 17, 2024

Several Salt Spring Island community organizations are getting a boost this year from one foundation, which announced grant funding to help support Indigenous cultural...

Lumley deal inked, funding needed

Robb Magley - April 17, 2024

Conservation project would protect ‘gold’ wetland A purchase price has been negotiated for the BC Parks Foundation to acquire a remarkable 31-acre parcel on the...

LTC ends proactive enforcement on short-term rentals

Robb Magley - April 17, 2024

Officials on Salt Spring have dropped proactive enforcement against short-term vacation rentals (STVRs), ending a prioritizing policy in place by standing resolution, in one...

RCMP reports busy 1st quarter

Contributed Article - April 10, 2024

Submitted by Salt Spring Island RCMP In the first three months of 2024, Salt Spring Island RCMP responded to 563 calls for service, an average...

Fire, water board candidates answer Q&A

Driftwood Staff - April 10, 2024

The two largest improvement districts on Salt Spring Island are holding elections this month — with three candidates vying for two trustee positions at...

Drake Road plans shift

Robb Magley - April 10, 2024

A long-languishing supportive housing project on Salt Spring Island has a new timeline, will help more people than previously planned, and will include new...

Trustees eye limiting public recording

Robb Magley - April 3, 2024

A year-old drama from a Lasqueti Local Trust Committee (LTC) meeting may have ripple effects across the Islands Trust, as the land use authority’s...

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