News

Ganges Hill contractor aims for final major paving Sept. 8-12

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Road crews on Salt Spring are pleading with drivers to observe construction area speed limits, as contractors for the Fulford-Ganges Road project have solidified...
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RCMP help rescue U.S. kayakers

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A special cross-border team of RCMP officers were a welcome if unfamiliar sight for a U.S.-based tour group last week, as a dozen kayakers...
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Salish Heron anchor lost in incident under investigation

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BC Ferries lost another bit of “heavy metal” overboard this week, as travellers on an Aug. 12 Salish Heron sailing said a runaway anchor...
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Firefighters grapple with dry weather fireworks calls

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Multiple reports of fireworks being set off on Salt Spring — one of which resulted in a grass fire — have island officials scratching...
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Cusheon bridge work set to begin

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Crews will start construction soon on a new bridge spanning Cusheon Creek on Salt Spring’s Fulford-Ganges Road, according to provincial planning documents — and...
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Some Trust islands axe newspaper notices

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The Islands Trust says it’s tackling high costs within its $11-million budget by slashing spending with local newspapers — so far eliminating three islands’...
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Donations collected for family struck in head-on collision

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An online fundraising effort hopes to help a Salt Spring family as they recover from injuries sustained in a B.C. Day long weekend vehicle...
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Whims Rd. truck fire contained

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A dramatic truck fire on Salt Spring’s Whims Road that sent acrid smoke across the island didn’t spread to surrounding trees, according to officials,...
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Primary Care Network explained

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BY SSI PRIMARY CARE NETWORK South Island Division of Family Practice While it can be difficult to see improvements being made to healthcare systems from the...
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Policy Statement draft gets first nod

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After years of input, reviews and revisions, the 26-member Islands Trust Council has taken a significant step towards adopting a new Policy Statement, passing...
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