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Editorial: Wise words
A report on how Capital Regional District services could be improved on Salt Spring released last week is a welcome…
Bending rules to create housing not an option
By David J. Rapport and Luisa Maffi
Like many other places in our province and beyond, Salt Spring Island is…
Disguises help get things done on the island
Having lived on the island for almost 35 years (and having moved here from an even smaller Gulf island), I have…
Viewpoint: Make water a local election issue
By MARIAN HOBBS
The red light went on yesterday.
What we who rely on the Cedar Lane water system have feared…
Editorial: Gratitude for service
Holding public office is not for the faint of heart, and especially on Salt Spring Island.
The passions of…
Voting system referendum puts people power in focus
By FRANTS ATTORP
All through the ages, despots have lived in fear of the rabble rising up and overthrowing them.…
MLA seeks input on range of housing issues
By ADAM OLSEN
As I knocked on doors leading up to the spring 2017 election, there was no question what issue was…
2018 Elections: Local EV developments applauded
By ROBIN WILLIAMS
As a candidate for Salt Spring CRD director in the Oct. 20 elections, I am pleased to answer the…
Editorial: Pre-vote homework to be done
Local election season has been a long time coming, but it will be over in the blink of an eye.
Voting day is…
Viewpoint: Let’s work together on community priorities
By GARY HOLMAN
For 30 years, as a community activist, CRD Director, and MLA, I’m proud to have joined with many…