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LCC Chair Earl Rook is Seeking Re-election
Earl Rook on 9 hours ago
LCC Chair Earl Rook is Seeking Re-election I was one of four Salt Spring Islanders entrusted by voters in 2023 to serve as commissioners on the inaugural Local Community Commission (LCC). Salt Spring now has an effective 5-member local government body, hearing citizen concerns, advocating for community interests, and making local decisions in open public […]
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Renters of Saltspring - You have a Voice
Tim Hiltz on 9 hours ago
When our young tenant appeared unaware of her right to vote in our October 17 civic election I took it as a lack of awareness, which was confusing. She’s an intelligent, informed, thirty-something woman, the granddaughter of a former federal cabinet minister. I soon learned it wasn’t that she lacked an understanding of her rights, […]
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Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) Meeting Report for September 10, 2026
Local Community Commissioners (LCC) on 9 hours ago
The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) held its regular September evening meeting on Thursday, September 10, at 5:00 pm at the SIMS Board Room (streaming online with TEAMS). The full 42 page agenda package, including staff reports and presentations, is available online. Presentations and Delegations The LCC received a delegation from Jesse Giddings, […]
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Improving Local Government on Salt Spring
Brian Webster on 9 hours ago
Since 2023, when Salt Spring elected our first-ever Local Community Commission (LCC), we’ve been working to improve how local government works. The LCC has moved some CRD decision-making from behind-closed-doors by one person to out-in-the-open by a five-person elected ‘council.’ I believe this has been a positive step. But the LCC in its current form […]
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HUY TSEEP Q’U SI’EM
Jon Cooksey on October 7, 2026
The organizers of the Truth and Reconciliation Day event at Fernwood Dock would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Elders, volunteers and Salt Springers who attended, and provide some suggestions of next steps for those who would like to help with our communities walking better together. First, Chris Marshall’s description of her conversations […]
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Jesse Jule - CRD Director Candidate
JesseJule on October 7, 2026
How are you all feeling about this election? I'll go first. This is my first time running for public office and campaigning has been an education. It's also brought a lot of conversations with people who care deeply about this island. We all know the Salt Spring rumour mill runs fast. I've even heard I […]
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Who Decides What on Salt Spring? A Voters Guide
Transition Salt Spring on October 7, 2026
Submitted by Transition Salt Spring Advance voting is already starting for the October 17 local election, yet we keep hearing from people who are uncertain about what they are voting for. They have a sense of what a School Trustee does, but are unclear about what exactly LCC Commissioners, CRD Area Director, and Islands Trust […]
