Viewpoint: The growth conundrum
By Frants Attorp
When the family heirlooms are put up for auction, it’s usually a sign of desperation. But here on…
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Viewpoint: Don’t stand in the way of housing solutions
By RON COOKE
I would like to respond to Frants Attorp’s Viewpoint in the March 27 paper, as it is symptomatic of a…
Trust aids housing projects
Salt Spring Local Trust Committee decisions made on Tuesday, Feb. 26 will help bring two affordable housing…
Water district seeks feedback
The North Salt Spring Waterworks District wants feedback on its draft strategic plan.
A public meeting is set for…
Hard work on housing begins now
By Rhonan Heitzmann and Calico Chang
Over the course of the past six months, volunteers from across the island…
No Direction Home
Salt Spring Island needs to decide what kind of community it wants to be.
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Change of perspective needed
By RON COOKE
There is a growing awareness and concern regarding homelessness here on our little bit of paradise.…
Long-time islanders in accommodation crunch
By RHONAN HEITZMANN
Special to the Driftwood
Chelsea Jones and Forest Jackson are both 32 years old and were…
Bylaws clash with housing needs
A Salt Spring Island family is facing eviction from their home pending the results of an Islands Trust bylaw…
Housing changes could affect Salt Spring Island
The B.C. NDP presented their first budget on Feb. 20, with some inclusions that will affect Salt Spring and the…