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Independent MLA Candidate Amy Haysom Reflects on Her Run
David Minkow on 11 hours ago
Saanich North and the Islands was this provincial electionâs most competitive three-way race, the only riding where three candidates received at least about 30 percent of the vote. A fourth candidate, Amy Haysom ran as an Independent and received almost 2 percent of the vote. Because Amy was the only Salt Spring candidate on the […]
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Local Trust Committee October Update
Laura Patrick on 13 hours ago
Local Trust Committee October Update, by Trustee Laura Patrick This report relates to the business of the Salt Spring Local Trust Committee (LTC), which is made up of the two local trustees and an appointed chair. The LTCâs responsibilities include regulating the development and use of land within the Salt Spring Local Trust Area, which […]
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We Are What We Eat: A Fresh Approach to Eating that Promotes Personal, Community and Environmental Health
Transition Salt Spring on October 30, 2024
During the pandemic, David Marshall couldn't ignore the mountain of recycling piling up at homeâso much plastic, so much waste. Despite their best recycling efforts, he realized every piece of plastic ever made still exists somewhere. Where does it all go? It was shocking to think this was just one family's impact. As he shopped […]
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ASK Salt Spring Welcomes Southern Gulf Islands Tourism Partnership's Jamie
ASK Salt Spring on October 28, 2024
October 25 Ten came to this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome the new Executive Director of the Southern Gulf Islands Tourism Partnership, Jamie Sterling. After her Territorial Acknowledgement, she told us that she was âexcited and delightedâ as well as being a bit shocked to know that, after recently adopting a senior rescue cat, […]
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UPDATED: RESOLVED Oct 31st Boil Water Advisory: Highland-Fernwood Water System (SSI) OCT 28th
CRD Communications on October 28, 2024
UPDATE: The boil water advisory has been rescinded â residents no longer need to boil their water Customers in the Highland-Fernwood Water Service area are advised that the Boil Water Advisory issued on Oct. 28 is now rescinded. Bacteriological water sampling and testing has been concluded and the water is now safe to consume and […]
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UPDATE Cancelled - Oct 30th - Water Service Notice: Highland-Fernwood Water System (Salt Spring Island)
CRD Communications on October 28, 2024
Residents serviced by the Highland-Fernwood Water System on Salt Spring Island are advised to reduce water use as reservoir levels are steadily decreasing due to suspected leaks in the distribution system. Efforts to locate and repair breaks are underway, resulting in a water service interruption for approximately 70 households on Maliview Drive (214-327), Fer de […]
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People Encouraged to Prepare for Seasonal Weather
bc on October 25, 2024
As weather in British Columbia transitions into fall, people can expect seasonal stormy conditions and are encouraged to take steps to prepare for cooler temperatures and the increased possibility of rain, snow and flooding. Currently, there are no active flood warnings or advisories in the province. However, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) forecasts a […]