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Draft changes to Policy Statement going public

The Islands Trust has signalled it will soon be discussing its first meaningful update to its Policy Statement in 30 years — using an...

Child PFD loaner stations ready for season

Submitted by RCMSAR25  With the arrival of warmer weather and the anticipation of summer activities, the local Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR25) announced...

Local lands first fire hall contract

The first and largest contract for work on Salt Spring’s new fire hall has been awarded, according to Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District...

LTC ends proactive enforcement on short-term rentals

Officials on Salt Spring have dropped proactive enforcement against short-term vacation rentals (STVRs), ending a prioritizing policy in place by standing resolution, in one...

Lumley deal inked, funding needed

Conservation project would protect ‘gold’ wetland A purchase price has been negotiated for the BC Parks Foundation to acquire a remarkable 31-acre parcel on the...

Island life

Ending single-use plastic through the Laundromat

BY Marcia Jansen Driftwood contributor It’s a much-needed service for everyone without access to a washing machine — but Salt Spring’s Laundromat is so much more....

‘Heart and soul’ goes into Gabriel’s Kitchen

By Marcia Jansen Driftwood Contributor A growing mix of Salt Springers gets together every Thursday to cook and share dinner at the All Saints by-the-Sea...

‘Berry with benefits’ growing on Salt Spring 

By Marcia Jansen  Have you heard of the haskap berry? No? You’re not alone. The ‘berry with benefits’ is brand new to British Columbia. Alex...

‘All hands on deck’ for ArtSpring’s 25th

By Kirsten Bolton For ArtSpring As ArtSpring readies itself to welcome the community in to its ambitious 25th Anniversary Festival April 17-21, it’s all hands on...

Arts & Entertainment

May exhibition showcases artist Ian Thomas

By Kirsten Bolton For ArtSpring As its final offering of the 2023/24 season, ArtSpring is proud to present the work of well-known local artist Ian Thomas...

‘Miracle’ multi-choir concert as fest begins

By Kirsten Bolton For ArtSpring After months of planning, ArtSpring’s 25th Anniversary Festival takes to the stage Wednesday, April 17, with its Opening Celebration of local...

Two-day fest to highlight baroque summer 

By Kerry Graham  Salt Spring Baroque is excited to announce our fourth season of baroque music for Salt Spring Islanders.     The season will begin on Friday,...

Photo of the week

GALLERY 8, DRESSED TO THE NINES: Artist J. D. Evans and gallery owner Razali May stand near one of Evans’ paintings at Gallery 8’s 15th anniversary celebration on Friday, April 12.

Photo by Elizabeth Nolan

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Opinion

Editorial: What a party!

The next time a major milestone needs to be celebrated, we know where to look for inspiration.  The ArtSpring 25th Anniversary Festival was a wildly...

MLA Column: Shipbuilding, the coastal economy, and supporting communities 

By Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands   In February 2021, I published a blog post celebrating the British Columbia coastline. It was...

Nobody Asked Me, But: Franchising mindfulness

Mindfulness. It’s everywhere these days. Not so much the act. Nor the practice. Just the word. Mindfulness.   You will find it printed on colourful...

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Obituaries

BOURDIN, Gerard Noel

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerry. Born in in Laurier, Manitoba, the youngest of 11 children, his early farm...

WILD, Barbara Mary

 Barbara Mary Wild (née Smardon) was born in Montreal on May 30, 1929, fifth child of Elizabeth (née Booth) and Frederick Smardon. Barbara grew...

More news

LTC ends proactive enforcement on short-term rentals

Officials on Salt Spring have dropped proactive enforcement against short-term vacation rentals (STVRs), ending a prioritizing policy in place by standing resolution, in one...

RCMP reports busy 1st quarter

Submitted by Salt Spring Island RCMP  In the first three months of 2024, Salt Spring Island RCMP responded to 563 calls for service, an average...

Fire, water board candidates answer Q&A 

The two largest improvement districts on Salt Spring Island are holding elections this month — with three candidates vying for two trustee positions at...

Drake Road plans shift 

A long-languishing supportive housing project on Salt Spring Island has a new timeline, will help more people than previously planned, and will include new...

Trustees eye limiting public recording

A year-old drama from a Lasqueti Local Trust Committee (LTC) meeting may have ripple effects across the Islands Trust, as the land use authority’s...

St. Mary Lake weir plans updated

In the wake of an unexpected $10 million funding windfall, Salt Spring’s largest water improvement district has begun a complex planning process, centred on...

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