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Notice: Alternative Approval Process for...
Capital Regional District (CRD) on January 17, 2020
Alternative Approval Process for Bylaw 4326 and 4327, Regional Housing First Program - The Capital Regional District ("CRD") Board proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 4326 “Land Assembly, Housing and Land Banking Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2019” to remove the limitations to borrowing and Bylaw No. 4327, “Regional Housing First Program Loan Authorization […]
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New Initiatives to Promote the Sustainab...
Deirdre Rowland on January 17, 2020
The Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) announces three new Initiatives to Promote the Sustainability of our Local Economy - Salt Spring Island’s Community Economic Commission (CEDC) is announcing three new initiatives to help local entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Piloting in mid-2020 will be the development of a commercial distribution and export hub providing local food […]
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Alert: All Salt Spring Ferries Cancelled...
BC Ferries on January 15, 2020
Note: This Service Notice applies to the following route(s): - Victoria (Swartz Bay) - Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour) Update as of 3:39 pm: Please be advised that the Queen of Cumberland has cancelled the following sailings due to adverse weather conditions - high winds: 5:50 pm departing Fulford Harbour 7:00 departing Swartz Bay 7:50 […]
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Alert: All Ferries on Major Routes Cance...
BC Ferries on January 15, 2020
Today, sailings on the south coast after 3:00pm will be cancelled due to the 70 - 90 km/h winds predicted by ECCCWeatherBC. For info on specific sailings, check our travel advisory here: http://ow.ly/j7mE30q9KXW ^js
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Alert: All Sailings for Vesuvius-Crofton...
BC Ferries on January 11, 2020
Update as of 6:32 pm: Please be advised that the MV Quinitsa will resume sailing with the 6:45 pm sailing departing from Vesuvius Bay.The ship was experiencing a problem with its Right Angle Drive which has since been resolved. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced as a result […]
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Turf Field Still Best Option For Youth S...
Sean Norgard on January 9, 2020
If the recent decision by the school district to rescind their support for a turf field proposal put forward by the local soccer association feels familiar to the Brinkworthy athletic park rejection a few years ago, that's because it is. Last time the “no” crowd was comprised of agricultural land advocates and complaints from neighboring property owners. This […]
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Seeds, Weeds and Rodent Deeds
Linda Gilkeson on January 7, 2020
As the days are noticeably lengthening, thoughts of garden plans begin to dance in our heads. I usually start pruning fruit trees in a few weeks, but it is not too early to start now, especially of the early blooming peaches and cherries. With the mild weather so far, people are wondering if buds swelling […]
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The Greatest Future We Can Possibly Imag...
Meror Krayenhoff on January 6, 2020
The New Year affords us the opportunity to look a bit into the distance. Will we make a resolution, reflect on the year past, or set a goal for one year from now? Is anyone looking farther into the future? We live in a world of quarterly reports, monthly rent or mortgage, hourly pay or […]
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Salt Spring and Gulf Islands Real Estate...
Salt Spring News on January 2, 2020
In the next few days, owners of more than 374,600 properties throughout Vancouver Island can expect to receive their 2020 assessment notices, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2019. "The market has stabilized in most areas of Vancouver Island this year," says Vancouver Island Assessor Tina Ireland. "In the south part of Vancouver […]
