Road Woes. . . But Neat News About Local Loans. . .
June 25 Significantly-different from the highly-energized group welcoming Trustee Laura Patrick, the 10 folks who came to discuss issues...
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Gayle Baker
- Jun 27, 2021
- 4 min
Who Would Have Predicted that an Islands Trust Policy Could Create Such Controversy?
June 18 Interested in learning more about the Islands Trust’s policy statement update work, a standing room only crowd attended the ASK...
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Gayle Baker
- Jun 16, 2021
- 6 min
What Do You Think We Should Do to Put That "Zing" Back in Ganges?
June 11 Ten gathered in the United Church Meadow, delighted to again be in-person despite the threatened rain. We welcomed our Chamber’s...
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Gayle Baker
- Jun 10, 2021
- 3 min
An Emotional Invitation From Adam Olsen
June 4 Given the tragic news of the Indigenous burial site that was made public this week, we asked our special guest, MLA Adam Olsen, to...
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Gayle Baker
- Jun 1, 2021
- 8 min
Everything You Wanted to Know About Our Roads - But Were Afraid to Ask
May 28 Sixteen gathered for a conversation with Andrew Gaetz, manager of Emcon, our road maintenance contractor, and Jake Roder, our...
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Gayle Baker
- May 25, 2021
- 4 min
Forests, Housing, and Islands Trust Policy - Just ASK Laura!
May 21 After a heartfelt Territorial Acknowledgment, 16 participants launched into our Islands Trust-focused conversation with one of the...
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Gayle Baker
- May 18, 2021
- 6 min
Benches, Bike Safety, and Bus Shelters. . . Are ExcitingThings Happening?
May 14 After appreciating a heartfelt Territorial Acknowledgment, 10 participants began asking our CRD Director, Gary Holman, questions...
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Gayle Baker
- May 13, 2021
- 5 min
A Bumpy Journey Addressing our Roads
May 7 Sixteen gathered to learn and explore issues with our special guest, MLA Adam Olsen. After a heartfelt Territorial Acknowledgment,...
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Gayle Baker
- Apr 28, 2021
- 6 min
What You Never Thought to ASK About our Bus System
April 23 Ten gathered for this ASK Salt Spring Zoom gathering to welcome BC Transit Planner Ericka Amador. She is the lead for Salt...
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Gayle Baker
- Apr 22, 2021
- 8 min
All Five of Our Elected Officials Speak Out Together!
April 16 Twenty-three gathered via Zoom to welcome all of our elected officials: MP Elizabeth May, MLA Adam Olsen, CRD’s Gary Holman, and...
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Gayle Baker
- Apr 13, 2021
- 8 min
Salt Spring's Long-Awaited Water Study. . .and More
April 9 Welcoming CRD’s Gary Holman, 10 gathered for this week’s ASK Salt Spring. During the discussion, there were some creative...
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Gayle Baker
- Mar 30, 2021
- 6 min
My Car and Bike Run on Rain!
March 26 ASK Salt Spring welcomed Jim Standen, Salt Spring’s passionate and energetic electric vehicle (EV) expert, as well as lead of...
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Gayle Baker
- Mar 24, 2021
- 3 min
Islands Trustee, Laura Patrick, Launches Some Exciting New Projects
March 19 This week’s ASK Salt Spring Zoom gathering welcomed one of the two Salt Spring Local Trustees for the Islands Trust, Laura...
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Gayle Baker
- Mar 17, 2021
- 6 min
CRD Climate Action Initiatives - Good for our Community, Good for Business
March 12 Still struggling with a dose of Zoom Gloom - many likely drawn outdoors on this spring-like Friday - only 10 joined thisASK Salt...
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Gayle Baker
- Mar 9, 2021
- 5 min
Ferries, Bills, Speeches. . .and "When Oh When Will We Get Vaccinated, Adam?"
March 5 Escaping Zoom Gloom, the spring-like weather enticed many outdoors and away from their computers. As a result, only ten...
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Gayle Baker
- Mar 2, 2021
- 5 min
Bringing Back Zing to our Village: Meet our New Chamber Executives
February 26 After an acknowledgment of the Coast Salish people upon whose occupied land this meeting took place, the 10 individuals...
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Gayle Baker
- Feb 23, 2021
- 4 min
Housing and Village Solutions on the Horizon? Islands Trustee Laura Patrick is Optimistic
February 19 Twelve participated in this ASK Salt Spring Zoom gathering welcoming one of our Island Trust’s Local Trustees, Laura Patrick....
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Gayle Baker
- Feb 16, 2021
- 6 min
Burgoyne Blues, LCC Conversations, and Water Woes. . . Seeking Answers with Gary Holman
February 12 Fourteen gathered via Zoom to ask CRD’s Gary Holman questions about the issues that matter most to them. After a heartfelt...
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Gayle Baker
- Feb 8, 2021
- 7 min
Why Ever Would Motorists Get Rebates? And Other Enticing Questions for MLA Adam Olsen
February 5 Twenty-three gathered via Zoom to welcome MLA Adam Olsen and his staff to listen and learn about the issues that matter most...
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Gayle Baker
- Feb 3, 2021
- 9 min
Just Another Plan? What is Unique About our Climate Action Plan?
January 29 Seventeen gathered via Zoom, welcoming some of the many authors of our soon-to-be-released Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2.0. We...
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