Opinion Archives - Page 6 of 68 - Gulf Islands Driftwood

Nobody Asked Me But: Years of regifting possibilities

Shilo Zylbergold - December 27, 2023

Now that the Christmas holiday season gift giving orgy is behind you, it’s time to take stock of all the unwanted paraphernalia littering your...

“Uncomfortable” Christmas With Scrooge message proves timely

Gail Sjuberg - December 20, 2023

I hope everyone had a chance to see Christmas With Scrooge at Fulford Hall this past week, and if you didn’t there might still...

Editorial: Feedback loop

Driftwood Staff - December 20, 2023

One could be forgiven for thinking that islanders are simply ungovernable. The news continues to tell stories of local governments struggling to act in ways...

Editorial: Trust mandate discussion should be public

Driftwood Staff - December 13, 2023

In any discussion involving the Islands Trust, no phrase is arguably quoted more than that body’s object or “the mandate.” As originally envisioned, every decision...

Olsen: BC NDP doubles down on magical thinking to address housing affordability crisis

Contributed Article - December 13, 2023

BY ADAM OLSEN MLA, Saanich North and the Islands BC Green Party During this fall legislative session the BC NDP government introduced dramatic changes to housing...

TUP process flawed, says Salty Dog owner

Contributed Article - December 13, 2023

The following is approximately half of the delegation Salty Dog Retreat operator Jaime Halan-Harris intends to present to the Dec. 14 Salt Spring Local...

Opinion: Rationale for maintaining oval track shared

Contributed Article - December 7, 2023

By RICHARD HAYDEN As the Portlock Park Master Plan is being developed it is clear many people see a perimeter pathway around the park as...

Editorial: Buy and donate locally

Driftwood Staff - December 6, 2023

Without a doubt, holiday season festivities are back to full strength, as craft fairs and all kinds of entertainment activities take place on Salt...

Viewpoint: Retreat and rescue provides vital service

Contributed Article - December 5, 2023

The following was sent to Premier David Eby, Minister of Housing Ravi Kahlon and media outlets, including the Driftwood. By OLGA MCGILL We need urgent...

Salt Spring water: a developing storyline

Contributed Article - December 5, 2023

By John Millson, Anne Parkinson, Samantha Scott and Peter S. Ross Freshwater is vital to life on Salt Spring Island, and to a healthy marine...

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