Friday, March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024

Opinion

Viewpoint: Turf plan makes no sense

BY TIM HARVEY Has a cabal on Salt Spring gone collectively mad? I’m speaking of whomever is behind the environmentally devastating plan to tear up...

Editorial: Turf wars

With our community of strong opinions, any project on Salt Spring is bound to face its naysayers. The recent deal between School District 64 and...

Editorial: Keeping it in check

The short-term vacation rentals controversy has bubbled up on Salt Spring once again, following proactive enforcement efforts by the Islands Trust in the past...

Viewpoint: EV cycling not for everyone

by Jim Standen I would like to respond to Gary Gagne’s Viewpoint of July 3 entitled “Electric cars not a panacea.” Thank you, Gary, for writing...

Input wanted on B.C. forests

By ADAM OLSEN Saanich North and the Islands MLA  On May 28, 2019, the provincial government announced a review of the Private Managed Forest Land Program....

Editorial: Fire Smart

While some rainy days in June allowed wildfire fears to dampen on Salt Spring, the sense of relief is temporary. No precipitation is anticipated for...

Electric cars not a panacea

By GARY GAGNE I attended the last Community Alliance meeting, which was focused on actions to mitigate climate change. Surprisingly, there were four bicycles parked...

Imagining a future where phone apps date too

It’s only a matter of time. What with artificial intelligence, robotics, apps, platforms, social media, facial recognition, neural networks and a host of other...

Viewpoint: Plastic grass odd choice

By GLEN WILSON The first time I heard about the idea of plastic turf on the BC Hydro field on Salt Spring I thought it...

Editorial: Schedule departure

Few things enrage an island-dweller more than unexpected ferry waits. With the current situation on the Vesuvius-Crofton route it feels like BC Ferries turned the...

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