Gabriola Sounder

Village Way Trail moving ahead with $1.2 million budget

When completed, the pathway will be 2.0 metres wide; the surface will be paved along the business frontages through the Village Core; and will be gravel for the remainder of the route.

Gabriola leading RDN in use of FireSmart grants

Gabriola Fire Chief Will Sprogis said there has been a huge uptake from the community on the “red bin” grant program being funded through the RDN.

B.C. reports highest-ever monthly total of illicit drug deaths in May 2020

The 170 illicit drug toxicity deaths reported in May mark the highest monthly total ever in British Columbia.

Sailing cutbacks for Gabriola route will start October 17

Provincial corporation seeking ways to cut costs due to COVID-19 revenue loss

If we want data specific to Gabriola, more islanders need to take the provincial COVID-19 survey

Gabriola’s Recovery

As businesses, facilities and parks begin to follow the provincial recommendations for re-opening, the public has, once again, new information to absorb.

Deer poached on Coats Drive

On May 16, 2020 Gabriola RCMP received a report from a resident of the Coats Drive area of Gabriola Island, of a deceased adult male deer, that appears to have been deliberately killed and had its antlers removed.

RDN Report for May

Tennis courts open / Spring Beach Ramp installed but closed / 707 Camping temporarily prohibited / Village Way Trail moving ahead for 2020 construction

Recreational boaters asked to avoid unnecessary travel May long weekend

Joint request from Canadian Armed Forces, Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Coast Guard, Indigenous Services Canada, Parks Canada Agency, RCMP, Destination BC, Emergency Management BC, and the United States Coast Guard.

PHC needs monthly donors to meet needs of Gabriolans

COVID19 has created new vulnerabilities for many Canadians, including Gabriolans. People for a Healthy Community’s (PHC) food programs have seen a high demand since the pandemic began.