Editorial: Learning curve
The Gulf Islands School District’s present funding crisis is a new iteration of a near constant theme heard over…
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Government issues smoky skies bulletin
Smoke from U.S. wildfires is impacting the south coast of B.C., including the Gulf Islands.
The B.C. Ministry of…
Galiano community’s open letter to School District 64 board of trustees
Editor’s note: This is the full text of an open letter to School District 64 trustees, along with the full list of…
BC Ferries adds Gulf Islands summer sailings
The Gulf Islands will see increased ferry service beginning on Thursday, July 16, and continuing until Monday,…
Viewpoint: Out of sight, out of mind
By BARB GALLOWAY
Just because you can’t see the 33 freighters parked around the Gulf Islands from your homes, as…
Editorial: Anchorage use must be addressed
A near disaster earlier this spring kicked the issue of freighters anchoring in Gulf Islands waters into the…
Australian experience shows cargo ship impact can be managed
By CHRISTOPH ROHNER
Special to the Driftwood
There is an important lesson from Australia for the Southern Gulf…
Open burning ban in effect until April 15
All open burning has been banned in the Gulf Islands and other high smoke sensitivity zones across B.C. for the…
Editorial: Everyone must stay home
Driftwood columnist and island performer Shilo Zylbergold once penned a song called If You Love This Island, Please…
Message to potential Gulf Islands visitors: Stay home
Elected officials from across the Gulf Islands and Howe Sound Islands issued a plea on March 23 for people to stay…