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Council asked to deal with Trust-wide smoke issue

Bram Vandenberg of Gabriola has requested the Islands Trust do something about creating clean air in the Trust area through regulation of wood stoves and open burning.

Page’s Resort & Marina recognized as Family Enterprise of the Year

The Hatfield family, which owns and operates Page’s Resort and Marina, was honoured as recipients of the 2015 Family Enterprise of the Year (FEYA®) Finalist Award at a gala held by The Vancouver Island chapter of the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise (CAFE) at the Uplands Golf Club in Victoria.

Village Vision looking for local government and Ministry involvement

Organizers of the Village visioning process are asking the Gabriola Local Trust Committee (LTC) to be part of early discussions involving the government bodies with jurisdiction in the Village Core.

Strong Support for GERTIE’s Future

February 28 saw the meeting to discuss GERTIE’s future after the pilot project is over in 20 months.

RDN aiming to build Village Trail this spring & summer

The Village Trail, the proposed off-road trail being built on the north side of North Road between Madrona Phase 2 and Tin Can Alley, is moving into the next engineering stage.

BC minimum wage increasing to $10.45 this September 15

RDN Director pushes MOTI to study impacts of fixed link

Representatives from the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) met with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) staff recently to discuss the RDN Board’s request for a socio-economic study on the impact of a bridge between Gabriola and Vancouver Island.

Multiple charges laid in meth bust

Thirty-year-old Terence Meyer has been charged with multiple offences including assault and possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking.

Gabriola Taxi Saver program gets go ahead from RDN Board

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) will be establishing a taxi saver service for Gabriola Island, to be administered through the Gabriola Recreation Society (GRS).

Plans continue for dedicated performance venue