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Gabriola Fire Chief positive about BCAS dispatch model

A new dispatch system introduced by the BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) has changed the criteria under which the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department first responders are called out with BC Ambulance.

RDN looking to automate waste collection by 2020

The Regional District of Nanaimo is contemplating bringing in automated waste collection - for all areas of the RDN currently receiving waste pickup, including Gabriola.

Director and Trustees settling in to new term

Mainroad says it is ready for winter

Gabriolans should see an improvement in road conditions when the snow flies this winter - with new methods and potentially new equipment being brought in by the new road contractor.

Lunch Bunch still not getting a ‘yes’ from BCF for a Nanaimo Ferry Cam

The Gabriola Lunch Bunch (GLB) is asking to expand their “ferry cam” service to the Nanaimo end of the Gabriola ferry route.

Sheila Malcolmson intending to run for MLA seat in Nanaimo

Sheila Malcolmson announced this past week she will seek the BC NDP nomination for the upcoming by-election in Nanaimo.

FAC to formally request BC Ferries restore weekend afternoon sailings year-round

The Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) has been asked by BC Ferries to make a formal request if the FAC wants to see the weekend afternoon sailings restored year-round.

BCF planning for shovels in the ground in 2020 for Gabriola terminals

The checklist to get from now till then includes a rezoning process with the Islands Trust; a public consultation and finalization of the terminal plans; and coordinating with the Transportation Ministry (MOTI) on what the roadways around the terminal will look like post-const

BC Ferries applying to Commissioner for two Island Class vessels to serve Gabriola

Early 2022, that’s when BC Ferries is saying it is looking to replace the 63-vehicle MV Quinsam with two brand new 47-vehicle Island Class vessels.

Fresh energy in the air

There’s fresh energy in the air. Find out why at an Open House Launch Party for two new community co-ops that will help make Gabriola more self-sufficient and sustainable: EmPower Gabriola (a.k.a the Sustainable Energy Co-op of Gabriola) and the Gabriola Island Community Investment Co-op