After most ASK Salt Spring events, CHIR.fm interviews the guest or guests about the highlights of the question and answer session from the event. Thanks so much to Gayle Walker for facilitating this. Hear the major points these important speakers make.
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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 airBy Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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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.…
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Ep. 42 Gary Holman talks to Ask Salt Spring Answered about the Drake Road housing project, increasing speed limits in Ganges and other issues.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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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.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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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.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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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.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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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.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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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).By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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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.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Jon Cookey, a board member of the Farmland Trust about food security on Salt Spring IslandBy Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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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.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Green MLA Adam Olsen about why he was opposed to the NDP's latest housing policies.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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David Forget of the Mental Wellness Initiative talks about the program and how it works on Salt Spring Island.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Gayle Baker of the LCC about road line painting and the Ganges boardwalk.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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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.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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We speak with Andrew Gaetz, operations manager for Emcom, the company that maintains roads on Salt Spring Island.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Polly Orr of Grow Local about food security on Salt Spring.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to RCMP Sgt. Clive Seabrook, detachment commander, about policing on Salt Spring.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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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.By 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.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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We talk to Brian Young, chair of Transition Salt Spring about the latest on the climate action plan.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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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.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Gary Holman, CRD director for Salt Spring and a member of the Local Community Commission, talks about tax hikes and new funding for housing.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Ep 18 Gary Holman Ask Salt Spring Answered
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We talk to CRD director Gary Holman about taxes, regional transit and absentee homeowner taxes.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Damian Inwood talks to Adam Olsen about $20,000 legislature desks, speed limits and BC FerriesBy Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Green Party MLA Adam Olsen discusses the upcoming provincial election, secondary suite legislation and healthcare.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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EP 16 - Adam Olsen - Variety of Ganges Topics
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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.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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EP 15 - Alexander Fischer-Jean - SSI Chamber of Commerce
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Damian Inwood talks with Alexander Fischer-Jean about the new Ambassador ProgramBy Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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EP 14 - Brian Young - Salt Spring Transition
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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 SpringBy Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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EP 13 - Gary Holman - Salt Spring Infrastructure Issues
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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.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Rob Fleming - Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure - Salt Spring Transportation issues
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Minister Ron Flemings quickly goes over some of the recent transportation announcements dealing with Salt Spring, especially the Ganges HillBy Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Mairi Welman - Salt Spring Solutions - Housing
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CHIR interviews Mairi Welman a spokesperson for Salt Spring Solutions on their recent study, Homes for IslandersBy Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Gary Holman - Salt Spring Island Housing Issues
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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 SpringBy Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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EP 5 - Adam Olsen - Salt Spring Housing Issues
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Adam Olsen has some interesting insights and recommendations regarding Salt Spring housing issuesBy Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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Damian Inwood chats to Adam Olsen about the pressing healthcare issues facing Salt Spring IslandBy Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm
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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…
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