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Ferry unloading: a matter of luck

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Ferry unloading: a matter of luck

Does BC Ferries have a plan for how they load cars onto the Fulford and Vesuvius ferries? If I’m in line early and still get put on the outside lane, then what’s the point of getting there early? My question is: Does BC Ferries have a “first there, first off” policy? — Erin Jory, Salt... »

Two-lines versus zebras

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Two-lines versus zebras

I wonder why some crosswalks are marked with two parallel painted lines yet others are painted in a stripe pattern, like the Lower Ganges crosswalk at the corner of Rainbow Road. — SH, Salt Spring Island The Ministry of Transportation of Infrastructure refers to these two... »

School zone etiquette: a need for reduced speed

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
School zone etiquette: a need for reduced speed

Q: My question concerns school zones. I notice that the school zone by the Salt Spring Elementary school is marked with both the student icon and speed limit of 30 km/hr, but when you are in the area of the high school there is... »


Portlock Park pole mystery

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Portlock Park pole mystery

Q. We’ve been walking around Portlock and noticed poles and these round concrete pads on the ground behind the batting cages. What are they? There’s about eight poles... »

Saluting green, blue, red and white

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Saluting green, blue, red and white

I hear Salt Spring has a flag. Where did the design come from? — C.D., Salt Spring Island The Salt Spring Island flag was crafted out of a September 2001 design... »

ShelterBoxes for Haiti explained

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
ShelterBoxes for Haiti explained

Q. Salt Spring’s Rotary Club is fundraising to send ShelterBoxes to Haiti. What exactly are ShelterBoxes? — Michaela Wells, Salt Spring Island A. At $1,000 apiece, each box provides a... »

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