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Village Way construction to start after Labour Day

The Regional District of Nanaimo Parks Department is looking to begin construction of the Village Way Trail after Labour Day weekend this year.

Bylaws for cannabis production on hold

Further progress on changes to the Gabriola Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw regarding cannabis production and processing will be on hold, as the Islands Trust watches to see what happens with similar changes being made to the Salt Spring Island OCP and LUB.

MLA Routley and Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs say they will enter into discussions to de-escalate conflict

Islands Trust taking issue with specifics of ferry development plans

Plans for less parking, commercial signage, and commercial retail space issues for Trust

January 2020 breaks precipitation records

January 2020 was a record setting month for rainfall according to Eric Boulton, who takes his measurements on his property on Peterson Road.

Who is the Gabriola Housing Society, and what it is doing

On January 15, 2020, Gabriola Housing Society (GHS) delivered to the Local Trust Committee (LTC) an application to build 24 units of affordable rental housing at Paisley Place. 

Subdivision proposed for Twin Beaches Mall

Two hectare property has potential to be subdivided into minimum lot sizes of 0.5 hectares

Public input to be received Feb. 27 for retail cannabis store

Members of the public will have their chance on February 27 to voice their opinion on a cannabis retail store opening in the Gabriola Professional Centre.

Province seeking feedback on vision for coastal ferry system

From Feb. 2 until March 20, 2020, people can share their input and feedback online.

GERTIE transports 100,000th rider

2019 first year GERTIE had over 20,000 riders in single year