Tag: Islands Trust

• Exploring Islands Trust Issues With All Candidates

  Forty-two joined this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome Islands Trust candidates (alphabetically) Gary Holman, Robin Jenkinson, Eric G. March, Ethan Wilding, and Bryan Young. Our Acknowledgement was offered by Robin who honoured the challenges currently facing Indigenous nations across the islands as they face pressure to establish modern treaties.  Before welcoming participant’s questions, everyone…

• Housing Predicted to be Leading Issue in Upcoming Local Election

  You probably know that local elections are coming with the candidate nomination deadline September 11, 2026 and a campaign period lasting from September 19 until election day Saturday, October 17, 2026 (https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general-local-elections/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23534690058&gbraid=0AAAAACKxakfN4HrGZ9R-pAg90nbdaK1QE&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnIDUBhDrARIsAJDGwSvbxthnqBUzseh3w4xaicolTbK9mfaKyKEsnxn_UiBoc9_s3vQaQxQaAjY5EALw_wcB).  In September, you will have ample opportunity to speak and listen to local candidates running for the two Islands Trust, four Local Community…

• Interested in Learning More About Co-Housing on Salt Spring?

  Thirteen, including twolovely and well-behaved grandchildren,joined this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome cohousing (https://cohousing.ca/what-is-cohousing/) advocates Wendy Beatty, Bob MacKie, and Islands Trust Local Trustee, Laura Patrick. After our Acknowledgment and a chance for each of us to introduce ourselves, we learned how each of our guests had become enthusiasts for shared/cohousing, a tried and…

• Getting to Know our new MLA, Rob Botterell

  Twenty joined this ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome MLA Rob Botterell and his Constituency Assistant Patricia Pearson. During his Territorial Acknowledgement, he expressed his gratitude that we can live and work on this beautiful land. He acknowledged his pleasure that we can do this work in partnership First Nations, learning from their wisdom, values, and culture. …

• OCP? LUB? CCA? Lots of Letters Tell the Story of Some Exciting New Islands Trust Projects for Salt Spring

  May 24, 2024: Nineteen joined the ASK Salt Spring gathering to welcome Islands Trust Planner Jason Youmans, and Trustee Laura Patrick to provide an overview and answer questions about two important Local Trust Committee land use planning initiatives: the Complete Communities Assessment; and updates of the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Land Use Bylaws (LUB). During her Territorial…

• Anchored Freighters, Review of the Islands Trust Act, and Housing Woes – A Conversation with Adam

  November 4, 2022: Fourteen gathered to welcome MLA Adam Olsen and his team, Constituent Advocate William Kelly, and BC Green Caucus team member Federico Cerani. After our Territorial Acknowledgement, Adam told us that the Legislature was closed for two weeks, allowing him to focus on his constituent activities.  We learned that Adam was not surprised by…

• Election 2022 Behind Us. . . .Where to From Here?

   October 21, 2022: A different gathering, we did not welcome any guests this week as our scheduled guest, Trustee Laura Patrick, was on a well-earned holiday. Despite missing Islands Trust input, this ASK Salt Spring gathering resulted in a rich conversation about the recent local election and our hopes for Salt Spring’s next four years.  After our Territorial…

• Five Candidates’ Solutions for Weighty Islands Trust Issues

  September 16, 2022: Twenty-five, including five of the seven candidates for Salt Spring’s two Islands Trustee positions, gathered in the United Church Meadow to discuss the Islands Trust and candidates’ plans if they are elected. (Note: Election day is Saturday, October 15, but you also have two advanced polling opportunities on Wednesday, October 5 and 12, 8-8…

• How Can Trust in Islands Trust be Rekindled?

   August 19, 2022: Only eight joined this ASK Salt Spring gathering welcoming Laura Patrick, one of our Salt Spring Island Local Trustees for the Islands Trust. While the circle was small, the low numbers allowed a casual, but very rich, conversation. During her Territorial Acknowledgment, Laura spoke of the journey of Reconciliation, reminding us that Reconciliation begins with…

• Whatever is Draft Bylaw 530? And. . . Is it Part of the Solution for Salt Spring Housing?

   July 15, 2022: A total of 14 joined all or part of the conversation with Trustee Laura Patrick at this rainy ASK Salt Spring gathering in the United Church Meadow. Laura offered a Territorial Acknowledgement in which she reminded us of the personal learning opportunity reconciliation offers each of us.  Laura began by highlighting important recent decisions made…