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Fact or Fiction: Our Official Community Plan
Positively Forward on February 6, 2026
A wave of misinformation and misrepresentation colours the public discussion of changes to our Official Community Plan (OCP). One aggressively promoted argument, detached from reality, claims that our current OCP is outdated, and no longer fit for purpose because it obstructs the development of affordable housing. OCP critics want increases in density for housing without […]
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Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) Meeting Report of January 29, 2026
Earl Rook on February 6, 2026
The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) held a special meeting on Thursday, January 29, at 9:00 am at the SIMS Board Room (streaming online with TEAMS). The purpose of the special meeting was to review and approve the final budget for 2026. The full agenda package, 247 pages including staff reports and budget […]
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Obituary: Eileen Alma Wttewaall van Wickenburgh (neé McGhan)
Kevin on February 6, 2026
November 2, 1932 - February 5, 2026 Our Mom passed away peacefully at Berwick House Retirement Home in Victoria, British Columbia at 93 years old. Eileen deeply enjoyed daily walks and writing her memoir. She followed world events closely, dedicated to her lifelong commitment to environmental and social justice activism. She will be greatly missed […]
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Updates to CRD Building Regulation Bylaw will improve Clarity and Efficiency
CRD Communications on February 4, 2026
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is updating its Building Regulations Bylaw to better reflect current industry standards, improve clarity, and make the building inspection process more responsive. The updated Bylaw applies to the CRD’s three Electoral Areas that include Salt Spring Island, the Southern Gulf Islands, and the Juan de Fuca. The Bylaw will come […]
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March 10-12, 2026, Islands Trust Council Meeting Announced
Islands Trust on February 4, 2026
Lək̓ ʷəŋən, METULIYE/Victoria, B.C. – Islands Trust Council invites the public to participate in its next business meeting being held in Duncan at the Khowutzun Heritage Centre, 200 Cowichan Way, March 10-12, 2026. There are multiple options to attend or view the meeting, such as attend in-person, by telephone, or online. Islands Trust Council, which […]
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Islands Trust: Preserve Versus Conserve
Brenda Guiled on February 4, 2026
This is a followup to a piece I wrote that the Exchange kindly published last December 3rd. We’re getting hung up on “unique amenities”, but the problem is that they can’t be defined out of context. What’s unique in my home, for example, may be commonplace in another. What we need to focus on, in […]
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Learning About our Fabulous FabLab
ASK Salt Spring on February 4, 2026
Many of the ten who joined us to welcome Ryan Shepard of our Library’s FabLab to this ASK Salt Spring gathering were totally unfamiliar with his amazing work. They were glad that they joined us. We learned a lot about FabLabs - digital fabrication laboratories. While they are in many libraries across Canada (not all) […]
