Gabriola Sounder

Bridge Free Salish Sea petition passes 1,000 signature mark

The Bridge Free Salish Sea (BFSS) – a collective of islanders advocating for a bridge-free Salish Sea – says it has already met a number of goals in collecting signatures on a petition opposing such fixed links.

New Slow Down and Move Over regulations put in place for BC Roads

The B.C. government has made a Motor Vehicle Act regulation change to simplify the Slow Down Move Over rule, making it safer for roadside workers.

NYE is deadline for public to comment on new BCF reservation system

Nanaimo mayor puts ‘bridge’ letter on hold

A letter from the Mayor of Nanaimo to the BC Transportation Ministry regarding a potential fixed link to Gabriola is on hold after City Councillor Jim Kipp advised he wished to have Council re-examine their own decision to send the letter.

Two-car collision at intersection of Barrett and North roads

Intersection continues to be problematic for collisions, with near misses and previous collisions occurring.

Nanaimo City Council wants to be consulted if fixed link route to Gabriola goes through Cable Bay Trail area

Nanaimo City Council says it wants to be a part of the discussion with regard to a fixed link between Gabriola and Vancouver Island.

3rd annual Firefighters Food & Toy drive most successful yet

The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department had another fantastic tour of Gabriola in their decked-out trucks on Sunday, Dec. 7th, collecting donated food and toys.

First Village Vision session met with enthusiasm - next one Feb. 7

2014 PHC Survey shows decreasing quality of housing

In partnership with the RDN (Regional District of Nanaimo) an updated homeless study was conducted on Gabriola Island this November.

RDN vs Eco-cottage civil court case pushed to January

Fire inspector says lack of building permit “not even close to being causative” to Nov. 30 explosion