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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...

Island’s main road gets flood prevention work

Robb Magley - March 13, 2024

Construction is set to begin this summer addressing the “undersized and fatigued” culverts that allow Cusheon Creek to flow beneath Fulford-Ganges Road at the...

NSSWD and fire board candidates step up

Robb Magley - March 12, 2024

Governance for Salt Spring’s two largest improvement districts will see changes this spring, as candidates have been nominated and an election set for trustee...

Trustees halt ADU bylaw plans due to Tsawout Nation concerns

Robb Magley - March 10, 2024

Land use officials have shelved their latest proposal for permitting accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on Salt Spring Island, putting that housing initiative on the...

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