Wednesday, May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024

News

Vesuvius ferry terminal changes clear LTC hurdle

BC Ferries is proposing big changes at the Vesuvius Bay terminal — and will need the ongoing approval of Salt Spring’s Local Trust Committee...

Developers ask to join Fulford Water System

Planners for a new development at the site of the former Fulford Inn are asking Fulford Water System (FWS) commission members to recommend the...

Policy Statement draft trims mandate interpretations

The islands’ land use authority has given notice and offered a first look at possible changes to its core guidance document, 30 years after...

Community, LCC weigh in on moth spray issues

By ROBB MAGLEY & GAIL SJUBERG Driftwood Staff Salt Spring officials are fielding community concerns about recent aerial spraying for the invasive spongy moth — worries...

Firefighters douse West Eagle Drive shed, RV

Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue (SSIFR) personnel responded to reports of an outbuilding on fire in the 300 block of West Eagle Drive on...

Island life

Island artist creates cancel stamp image

A new cancel stamp is in use at the Ganges Post Office, attracting interest from philatelists across the globe — and designed by a...

Blossom Picnic celebrates Japanese culture

The Japanese Garden Society and Salt Spring Japanese community are ready to welcome everyone to the 13th Annual Blossom Picnic at Heiwa Garden in...

OGIFA hosts Mayan presenter

Salt Spring Island is lucky to be included as one of 18 stops on a B.C.-wide tour of a Mayan woman with deep experience...

Laying a path

Photo by MARCIA JANSEN Ten young men and two facilitators of The Circle Education’s Pass it On program help finish the outline of the new...

Arts & Entertainment

Porsche anchors Treasure Fair item list

BY KIRSTEN BOLTON FOR ARTSPRING ArtSpring’s best known fundraiser Treasure Fair is announcing its spotlight item, which organizers hope will entice local and off-island bidders to...

Eclectic Visions photo show opens May 17

The Salt Spring Photography Club (SSPC) will kick off its 15th annual Eclectic Visions exhibition this Friday, May 17, with a reception and performance...

Local poets give voice to Ian Thomas artwork

BY Kirsten Bolton For ArtSpring  More than 100 art enthusiasts and well-wishers came out for the opening reception and welcome address by long-time Salt Spring artist...

Photo of the week

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Aurora borealis seen in the skies over Salt Spring Island on the evening of Friday, May 10. Islanders were among those thrilled with the unusual sight caused by a coronal mass ejection from a 200,000-km-wide sunspot. 

Photo by Robb Magley

Do you have a photo that would be of interest as a Photo of the Week? Submit it with caption information to news@gulfislandsdriftwood.com. 

 

Opinion

Opinion: Fulford water report raises serious concerns

By JOHN MILLSON and JEAN WILKINSON For SSI Water Preservation Society board The Salt Spring Island Water Preservation society is a charitable organization that has been...

Former trustees press Islands Trust over ‘unique amenities’ decision

The following letter, signed by 34 former islands trustees as noted at the end, was sent to the Islands Trust Executive Committee and filed...

Viewpoint: Protect island’s farming heritage

By DONNA SAFFEL I am writing to express my deep concern over the recent actions taken by the Capital Regional District (CRD) regarding agricultural activity...

Weather

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Obituaries

ENGLISH, Sandra

 ENGLISH, SANDRA (nee SKINNER) March 20, 1944 – April 27, 2024. Passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan Delta View Care Home at age...

OVERHOLT, Michael

 It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Overholt announces his sudden passing on March 27, 2024, in Vancouver, B.C. Michael John Overholt...

More news

BC Ferries adds webcams to Gulf Islands terminals, Crofton

BC Ferries announced several new webcams have come online with live and near-live images of vehicle staging areas at terminals serving Salt Spring Island.  Starting...

Maxwell park consultation underway

Public engagement on one park’s management plan will ramp up on Salt Spring next week, and stakeholders are sharpening their focus on roads accessing...

Pot shop claim dismissed

A B.C. Supreme Court justice has dismissed a lawsuit brought against Salt Spring’s Local Trust Committee (LTC), finding it did not act unreasonably in...

NSSWD election: Pyper, Courtney win seats

With all votes cast, Brian Pyper and David Courtney have been elected to serve on the North Salt Spring Waterworks District (NSSWD) board of...

Rescuers press for Mount Maxwell Road improvements

The historically rough gravel road leading to one of Salt Spring’s most spectacular views is getting worse, according to island emergency officials — and...

Hewitts honoured by BC Achievement Foundation

Two Salt Spring Island residents are among only 20 Community Award recipients named by the BC Achievement Foundation this year. Doreen and Wayne Hewitt were...

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