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Salish Raven set to sail

Driftwood Staff - August 1, 2017

BC Ferries is bringing the Salish Raven on stream early to replace the ailing Queen of Nanaimo on the Tsawwassen-Southern Gulf Islands route. The inaugural...

Salt Spring fire rating hits ‘extreme’

Driftwood Staff - July 29, 2017

Salt Spring’s fire danger rating is now at extreme. “I encourage everyone to be extra careful in the fire season and to report any concerns...

Queen of Nanaimo out this weekend; Bowen comes to rescue

Driftwood Staff - July 28, 2017

The Bowen Queen is being put into service today to replace the Queen of Nanaimo while a mechanical issue is fixed. The Nanaimo was removed...

Isabella Point gets permanent protection

Driftwood Staff - July 26, 2017

Long-time Salt Spring Island resident Basil Franey has permanently protected 2.15 hectares (5.3 acres) of his treasured property on historic Isabella Point on Salt...

Salt Spring Island loses two newest doctors

Elizabeth Nolan - July 12, 2017

The Salt Spring Island chapter of the Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice announced Tuesday that doctors Hala Aljuburi and Manuela Lowo will no longer be practising in the community.

Salish Eagle assumes Gulf Islands duties

Elizabeth Nolan - June 28, 2017

The newest member of the BC Ferries fleet launched service last Wednesday, winning positive reviews from crew and passengers alike during the Salish Eagle’s...

Galiano playground gets extra 4th BCAA prize

Driftwood Staff - June 28, 2017

Galiano Island has won a new school playground after coming in fourth place in competition against far larger communities in B.C. After a hard campaign...

Salish Eagle sails on June 21

Driftwood Staff - June 19, 2017

The second of BC Ferries’ three new vessels, Salish Eagle, will officially commence service on Wednesday, June 21, at 9:10 a.m. on the Tsawwassen-Southern...

Islanders protest hitchhiking ban

Driftwood Staff - June 7, 2017

By SEAN HITREC Driftwood Staff A seemingly never-ending stream of car horns honked in support of a Monday afternoon protest against plans to discourage hitchhiking outside...

Fire destroys Sunset Drive home

Elizabeth Nolan - June 7, 2017

By ELIZABETH NOLAN DRIFTWOOD STAFF Salt Spring Fire-Rescue crews could not save a large waterfront home from destruction after it caught fire Monday night, but were...

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