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Obituary: Lawrence Edward (Ted) Aston
Mark Aston on 13 hours ago
In the early evening of Friday February 26th, Lawrence Edward Aston (Ted) passed away peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island. Six days short of his 93rd birthday. Ted was the youngest of 5 children of Lawrence Hubert Aston (Norwegian) and Jessie O’Brien (Irish). His 4 sisters, Joan, Jessie, Doreen and Betty all […]
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MLA Adam Olsen on Reforming the Police Act
Adam Olsen on February 26, 2021
I am a member of the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act. Parts of the Act have been amended over the years, but it has been decades since there were any major reviews of the entire legislation. With increasing pressure on the provincial government last summer to address systemic discrimination, bias and racism in […]
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Don’t Let the Islands Trust Walk Away from Us
Jason Mogus on February 24, 2021
Right now the Islands Trust is reviewing a proposal to remove community from its mandate, as expressed in a new Policy Statement currently being debated. You can send a letter to tell the Trustees to not abdicate their role in protecting our unique culture and community. What does community mean to you? How does it […]
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Join Elizabeth May and Gary Holman for the Release of Salt Spring’s Climate Action Plan
Transition Salt Spring on February 24, 2021
What if, by pulling together, our island could not only withstand the increasing stresses arising from climate change, but also build a more just, healthy, and cooperative community? That’s the vision behind the Salt Spring Island Climate Action Plan. Transition Salt Spring is proud to announce the release of the Salt Spring Island Climate Action […]
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ASK Salt Spring Explores Numerous Islands Trust’s Initiatives with Trustee, Laura Patrick
ASK Salt Spring on February 23, 2021
Twelve participated in this ASK Salt Spring Zoom gathering welcoming one of our Islands Trust’s Local Trustees, Laura Patrick. After a heartfelt territorial acknowledgment, Laura began by sharing her optimism for the emerging alignment of planning initiatives designed to address a number of challenges for Salt Spring. The best solutions to any of these challenges […]
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The Gentrification Question
Frants Attorp on February 22, 2021
As trustees prioritize affordable housing and call for volunteers to take part in a task force, have they forgotten they are up against market forces, the constraints of the Islands Trust Act and a never-ending press of humanity? It is important to note the current housing initiative is not just about securing accommodation for local […]
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Island Coastal Economic Trust Launches Program to Strengthen Rural Communities and Businesses
Salt Spring News on February 18, 2021
Provincially funded initiative supports creation of temporary employment in rural areas - A new Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) economic recovery program addressing capacity challenges in rural, remote and Indigenous communities has launched, with funding from the Province of British Columbia. The new Rural Business and Community Recovery Program (RBCRP) will provide full funding support […]
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BC Ferries Seeks Community Input on Ferry Schedules in The Southern Gulf Islands
Salt Spring News on February 17, 2021
With the introduction of a new Salish-Class vessel and its increased capacity to the Southern Gulf Islands in 2022, BC Ferries is reaching out to island communities to identify ways to enhance ferry service in advance of the new ship's arrival. Engagement will take place in two phases. In Phase One, now underway, BC Ferries […]
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ASK Salt Spring with Capital Regional District Director Gary Holman
ASK Salt Spring on February 17, 2021
Fourteen gathered via Zoom to ask Capital Regional District's (CRD) Gary Holman questions about the issues that matter most to them. After a heartfelt territorial acknowledgment, Gary was asked if he wanted to begin by sharing what was on his mind. While he preferred to spend our time together answering participants’ questions, he did express […]
