Damian Inwood talks to Leslie Ash and Colin How, the new owners of The Salt Spring Exchange about the challenges of running a community platform and plans for the future.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Damian Inwood talks to Cherie Geauvreau of the Salt Spring Copper Kettle and the Wagon Wheel Housing Society about helping the islands needy and homeless population and about new housing alternatives.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Damian Inwood talks to Andrew Gaetz, South Vancouver Island operations manager for Emcon, which hadles repairs and maintenance of Salt Spring Island's road network.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Damian Inwood, host of Ask Salt Spring Answered, talks to Jamie Sterling, executive director of the Southern Gulf Islands Tourism Partnership about Gulf Islands tourism initiatives and ways the SGITP is raising money for affordable housing for employees in the tourism and hospitality trade.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Damian Inwood talks to David Forget, co-ordinator for the Mental Wellness Initiative on issues facing the unhoused on Salt Spring Island.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

We talk to Damian President of Gulf Island Community Radio Society about various issues surrounding the launch of CHIR FM (107.9) including programming, The Record Shop, emergency broadcasting, the importance of volunteers and the 9 year journey to get on the FM broadcast airDe către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ep. 43 of Ask Salt Spring Answered in which we talk to Justine Starke about a Capital Regional District pilot project called the Rural Housing Program which, if it gets CRD funding, will provide a matching $40,000 grant to people wishing to develop a cottage or secondary suite on their property for affordable rent.…

Ep. 42 Gary Holman talks to Ask Salt Spring Answered about the Drake Road housing project, increasing speed limits in Ganges and other issues.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered's Damian Inwood talks to Federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May about a variety of topics including foreign interference, environmental racism, and housing.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Adam Olsen, MLA for North Saanich and the Islands about his decision not to seek re-election and his plans for the future.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Kajin Got, chair of the Chain Society about feeding the unhoused, harm reduction, the warming centre and other issues facing marginalized people.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Matthew Quetton, new Executive Director of the Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce about new directions and a new business directory.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ep. 37 of Ask Salt Spring Answered, in which we talk to Salt Spring Island Trustee Laura Patrick about the Complete Communities Assessment and the Official Community Plan (OCP).De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Rollie Cook, chair of the Salt Spring Fire Protection District about the new firehall. equipment needs, fire protection and much more.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Jon Cookey, a board member of the Farmland Trust about food security on Salt Spring IslandDe către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Brian Pyper, chair of the North Salt Spring Water District about the moratorium on new water hookups, the future of Channel Ridge and other topics related to water.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Green MLA Adam Olsen about why he was opposed to the NDP's latest housing policies.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

David Forget of the Mental Wellness Initiative talks about the program and how it works on Salt Spring Island.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Gayle Baker of the LCC about road line painting and the Ganges boardwalk.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Julia Wagner of the Salt Spring Public library about The Fab Lab, where you can make anything using 3-D printers and much more.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

We speak with Andrew Gaetz, operations manager for Emcom, the company that maintains roads on Salt Spring Island.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Polly Orr of Grow Local about food security on Salt Spring.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to RCMP Sgt. Clive Seabrook, detachment commander, about policing on Salt Spring.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ep 32, Ask Salt Spring Answered's Damian Inwood talks to Nora Layard, chair of the Transition Salt Spring Enterprise Co-op about Green Loans and other forms of loans to fund local businesses.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

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Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Alexander Fischer-Jean of Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce about the Ambassador Program.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

We talk to Brian Young, chair of Transition Salt Spring about the latest on the climate action plan.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Janey Rowland who is the co-ordinator for Housing Now, which is now on Salt Spring and puts people who need housing together with people who have it available.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Gary Holman, CRD director for Salt Spring and a member of the Local Community Commission, talks about tax hikes and new funding for housing.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

We talk to CRD director Gary Holman about taxes, regional transit and absentee homeowner taxes.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Damian Inwood talks to Adam Olsen about $20,000 legislature desks, speed limits and BC FerriesDe către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Green Party MLA Adam Olsen discusses the upcoming provincial election, secondary suite legislation and healthcare.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Ask Salt Spring Answered: Conversation with Adam Olsen, Green Party MLA about BC Ferries, Ganges Revitalization and the suggested 30k/h speed limit in the Ganges Village.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Damian Inwood talks with Alexander Fischer-Jean about the new Ambassador ProgramDe către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Damian is in conversation with Brian Young, chair of Transition Salt Spring, which is a climate action advocacy group. They discuss a number of climate action ideas for Salt SpringDe către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Gary Holman talks about "prudent use of debt" to deal with aging infrastructure repairs such as the electrical room and rotting walls at the pool.De către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Minister Ron Flemings quickly goes over some of the recent transportation announcements dealing with Salt Spring, especially the Ganges HillDe către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

CHIR interviews Mairi Welman a spokesperson for Salt Spring Solutions on their recent study, Homes for IslandersDe către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

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Gary Holman the CRD Director for Salt Spring Island gives his perspectives and makes some announcements on the housing issues facing Salt SpringDe către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Adam Olsen has some interesting insights and recommendations regarding Salt Spring housing issuesDe către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

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Damian Inwood chats to Adam Olsen about the pressing healthcare issues facing Salt Spring IslandDe către Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

Gary talks about the significant water issues facing Fulford, and all of Salt Spring. The existing infrastructure is old and prone to signifiant water loss, and replacement is a costly proposition. In addition there increasing demand for water and issues about sustainability from Salt Spring's water sources…