Gabriola Sounder

Liberals release third balanced budget in a row; NDP say it’s built on the backs of lower and middle class families

Gabriola taxes on track for $7 per $100,000 increase

RDN Board looking to create staff position as First Nations liaison

While the Regional District of Nanaimo Board (RDN) members seem to have consensus that the RDN needs a person assigned to be the liaison between the RDN and First Nations governments, there is some disagreement about how that position is to be created.

RDN Board approves spending $30,000 on “significant” artwork from First Nations

Manly and May say Greens are gathering the vote - not splitting it

The Gabriola Community Hall was packed to the maximum this past Friday night, as Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May and Nanaimo-Ladysmith Candidate Paul Manly hosted a Town Hall for Gabriolans.

Agreement signed between eco-cottage owners and RDN

The dispute between the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and the owners of the eco-cottage on Stokes Road is on hold with an agreement between the parties signed this past week.

Connecting Spruce and Church through density transfer; park creation

A density transfer proposal is being put forward which, if approved, would see Gabriola gain 400 acres of parkland for a zero increase in density.

GERTIE hits 20,000 rider mark

The GERTIE community bus system carried its 20,000th rider this past week, surprising teenager Sadie Gambrill as she boarded the new Blanche bus.

RCMP seeking male for disturbing behaviour outside local business

Suspect is described as a Caucasian male, middle aged, medium build, approximately 5’8-5’9” with shoulder length brown matted or dread-lock type hair.

RDN renews ambulance contract for Descanso wharf

Contract between the RDN and BCEHS ended on December 31, 2014, but crews from Gabriola continued to use the dock while waiting for a renewal.