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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.
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...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
read more...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.
read more...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
read more...Sheila Malcolmson to seek BC NDP nomination in Nanaimo
Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson announced today she will seek the BC NDP nomination for the upcoming by-election in Nanaimo.
read more...Chris Straw’s Anchorages presentation to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure And Communities
The following is the presentation made on October 18 last week by Chris Straw, President of Gabriolans Against Freighter Anchorages (GAFA) in front of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Commu
read more...Craig elected for RDN; Langereis and Colbourne for Islands Trust
Vanessa Craig, Scott Colbourne, and Kees Langereis have been voted in for Gabriola, Mudge, and Decourcy Islands, with the local government elections taking place this past Saturday, October 20.
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November 19th, 2019