B.C. aims for foreign surgical patients

VICTORIA – "Why can't British Columbia be the Mayo Clinic of the North?" Health Minister Kevin Falcon is asking that question to prepare B.C. residents for the next phase of health care development, where "centres of excellence" such as hip and... more

• Kings Lane clinic gets go ahead
• Kings Lane clinic to proceed
• DAFFODIL CHILD:

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Salt Spring FC eyes division title

Salt Spring FC took full advantage of a short-handed FC Sagres squad, turning the visitors’ weekend trip to the island something players would rather forget. “FC took control of the game early and never gave it back,” said player Ryan Smith. Smith,... more

• Islanders nab two shut-outs
• Div.-2 women triumph in second cup game
• U9 team impresses at first major tournament event

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Local builds a rammed earth reputation

When Clifton Schooley heard that his bid on a project at the University of British Columbia had been accepted, he couldn’t believe what was happening. And who could blame him? Schooley had been contracted to build the West Coast’s biggest rammed earth... more

• Home renovation choices: attic insulation, easy; carpeting — agonizing

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Fresh, new talent featured at interactive craft bazaar

Two island artisans are hoping to develop an interactive marketplace experience with the inauguration of a new biannual craft fair. The Salt Spring Island Craft Bazaar opens Saturday, March 13, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Mahon Hall. Zoe Dubien... more

• Edinburgh Fringe hit opens on Salt Spring
• Students record single to raise $$
• Superstar all set to knit her magic

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SSI officer, horse lover to join RCMP Musical Ride

The next time Salt Springers see RCMP officer Jenn Burgoyne, she could be in the formation once immortalized on the 50-dollar bill: in choreographed unity with 30 other officers, all wearing iconic scarlet uniforms and mounted on pure black horses. Burgoyne... more

• Homeopathy at Home class offered
• Islanders take first step in international competition
• Co-op preschool taking fall registrations

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