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BC Ferries and Gabriola FAC continue discussions on ferry lineup safety

BC Ferries will not yet be assigning or hiring flaggers to work the Gabriola ferry lineup.

Judge moves Fire Board election to September 25

BC Supreme Court Justice Murray B. Blok has approved a request from the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District to move the election of two Trustees to September 25, 2019 at 7pm.

Stan and Maxine McRae, two of Gabriola’s finest

At the May 2019 Opening Day of the Gabriola Historical and Museum Society (GHMS) Maxine and Stan McRae were presented with lifetime memberships for their donation of the land on which the museum building stands and their volunteer work that has helped make the current museum a reality. 

Feds announce $46.2 million to expand Port Nanaimo’s Duke Point facilities

The federal government announced $46.2 million in funding on Wednesday, July 24, to enable the Port of Nanaimo to make significant infrastructure improvements and expansions at its Duke Point facilities. 

Daniel Paul Raymond Maxwell charged on Gabriola with possession of child pornography

Trust Executive asking MOTI Minister to include active transportation in roadwork plans

The Islands Trust continues to put pressure on the BC Ministry of Transportation to ensure that plans for road upgrades on Gabriola incorporate active transportation lanes.

Summer tourism on Gabriola sees increase in day excursions

With the growth of businesses, events and amenities on Gabriola, more and more visitors are making the twenty-minute trip across the water to enjoy the pristine island and all it has to offer. 

First Nations and Islands Roundtable at Trust Council

Part 3 of 3 pieces by Susan Yates, covering the June Trust Council meeting

RDN Director Report for July

As we head into the August long weekend I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable August! We have been fortunate so far this summer to have cooler temperatures and some rain, but the forests remain dry.

June Trust Council on Galiano Addresses Climate Change

Part 2 of 3 pieces by Susan Yates, covering the June Trust Council meeting