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St. Mary Lake weir plans updated

Robb Magley - April 3, 2024

In the wake of an unexpected $10 million funding windfall, Salt Spring’s largest water improvement district has begun a complex planning process, centred on...

CRD announces temporary water shutoff

Driftwood Staff - March 27, 2024

Many Salt Spring Island residents will temporarily have no water during a rolling maintenance program starting Tuesday, April 2, according to a notice issued...

New Portlock concept floated

Robb Magley - March 27, 2024

Salt Spring officials got a preview of the latest concept for Portlock Park last week, and a plan for improvements at the site may...

Transit ‘pass-ups’ alarm LCC

Robb Magley - March 27, 2024

Data showing how many locals get left behind when Salt Spring’s buses fill up has island officials reexamining whether expanding service should be a...

PFAS-free gear phasing in

Robb Magley - March 27, 2024

Salt Spring’s fire department is moving to eliminate protective gear made with materials linked to increased cancer rates — and trustees for the Salt...

B&B owner battles Trust bylaw enforcement

Gail Sjuberg - March 27, 2024

When Terri Potratz and her family purchased their Beddis Road property six years ago, it contained a primary residence and The Blue Ewe, a...

Harbourwalk steering committee plans review before outreach

Robb Magley - March 20, 2024

With funding for outreach and designs allocated — and a consulting firm retained — Salt Spring’s new Ganges Harbourwalk Steering Committee hit the ground...

Paving complete, Centennial to shine for market’s opening day

Robb Magley - March 20, 2024

Revitalization work on Salt Spring’s busiest park is “pretty much done,” according to Capital Regional District staff, who said fences that have surrounded the...

Trustees give approval to enforcement review

Robb Magley - March 20, 2024

“Administratively fair, reasonable and transparent with the aim of restoring public confidence.” That’s the target for the Islands Trust’s bylaw enforcement policies and procedures review,...

Trust plans special meeting on Policy Statement

Robb Magley - March 20, 2024

Within the next few weeks, both Islands Trust trustees and the broader public will be getting a first look at a draft of planned...

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