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The Real Facts About the Cost of the New Fire Hall
Redwing farm Cook on April 9, 2026
The Fire Board asked Salt Springers in a referendum to approve a plan to build a new Fire Hall. The Board asked S2 Architects, of Calgary, to give a basic floor plan study and an artist rendering for our discussion. They also did a preliminary estimate of the costs. They estimated the cost at 13.7 […]
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Let’s Talk Climate: Power, Privilege and the Planet
Transition Salt Spring on April 8, 2026
Let’s Talk Climate: Power, Privilege and the Planet Part 2: Structural Inequity Conversations about climate change often stall, even among people who share a deep concern for the planet. The silence doesn’t come from apathy; it comes from the weight and complexity of the problem itself. At its core, climate change is not just an […]
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I'm Worried About the Future of the Islands Trust
Eric March on April 8, 2026
I'm worried about the future of the Islands Trust. I like the Islands Trust, or rather the idea of it. The idea of a local government duty bound to balance community needs with environmental protection is brilliant and I'd be proud to live in a community like that. Unfortunately I don't. I live on Salt […]
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Voting Begins April 8th & Saturday April 11. You Have Choices - Consider Courtney & The New Guard Candidates
David Courtney on April 8, 2026
Update April 7, 2026 As Trustee at both the SSIFID and the NSSWD, the term Trustee to me represents the “Trust” Ratepayers place upon you. To respect your Duty of Care and Fiduciary Duty to Ratepayers, among the other various duties. During my last 3 years at the Fire District, I've endeavoured to endorse Fiscal […]
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Welcoming Philip, Royal Roads University President, to Talk About the Bloom Castle
ASK Salt Spring on April 6, 2026
Fifteen came to this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome Royal Roads University’s President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Philip Steenkamp. In his Territorial Acknowledgement, he spoke of the natural order of seasons in indigenous cultures with spring a time of reuniting, shellfish and greens gathering, and preparation for the coming season of salmon fishing. Reminding us […]
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Reflections From Three Years as Your NSSWD Trustee
Steve Lam on April 6, 2026
It has been an honour to serve as your elected trustee for the North Salt Spring Waterworks District over the past three years. During that time, I’ve come to understand that a big reason you elected me was because I bring over 30 years of experience in the water treatment industry, working for Veolia, one […]
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Now Is Time for Positive Change - Transparency & Accountability! Elect Courtney and the Two New Candidates to the Fire Improvement District - Board of Trustees.
David Courtney on April 3, 2026
April 3, 2026 SSIFID Trustee David Courtney Incumbent. Candidate for a second 3 year Term as Trustee. Dear Fellow SSIFID Ratepayers, We came to Salt Spring Island in 1999, when we purchased a small cabin. I’m currently coming to the end of my 3 Yr Term as a Trustee at the SSIFID and going into […]
