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Islands Trust budget action urged

Gail Sjuberg - February 6, 2019

A group of Salt Spring residents is urging the Islands Trust to do more to combat climate change and to reflect that in its...

Controversial vessel erupts in flames

Elizabeth Nolan - January 31, 2019

The live-aboard boat that has stirred controversy on Salt Spring ever since being towed to the Ganges Harbour beach last November was largely destroyed...

Beached houseboat holds fast – Video

Elizabeth Nolan - January 30, 2019

Community members hoping to dislodge a heavy double-keeled boat from the shoal in Ganges Harbour say they have just a few more days to...

Volunteer Vehicles Vandalized

Elizabeth Nolan - January 23, 2019

Volunteers with the Salt Spring Ground Search and Rescue unit were dismayed to discover that several members’ vehicles were targeted by vandals during their...

Responsible gambling program available to Gulf Islanders

Gail Sjuberg - January 23, 2019

Gulf Islanders who have been affected by problem gambling can access counselling, outreach programs and education through the British Columbia Responsible and Problem Gambling...

May and Olsen answer community questions

Elizabeth Nolan - January 23, 2019

Saanich-Gulf Islands MP Elizabeth May and her provincial counterpart, MLA Adam Olsen, met a full house at Gulf Islands Secondary School for a joint...

Legislature allegations shake province

Elizabeth Nolan - January 22, 2019

The reason that two senior employees of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly have been on administrative leave since November was finally revealed Monday as...

Farmers fight CRD policy shift on livestock compensation

Elizabeth Nolan - January 16, 2019

The Capital Regional District has stepped back from a proposal to eliminate compensation for livestock killed by rogue dogs but will continue to explore...

Common sense urged around burning on poor ventilation days

Marc Kitteringham - January 16, 2019

Stagnant air and low winds have made perfect conditions for fog build up in the Gulf Islands, but the fog is not the only...

Blowdown a windfall for forest research

Gail Sjuberg - January 16, 2019

A University of British Columbia researcher is using windfall from the Dec. 20 windstorm to further her research into the history of wildfires on...

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