Gabriola Sounder

BC Ferries cancels 6:10 sailing to Gabriola during Snowbirds show August 8

Degnen dock rezoning application to head to Advisory Planning Commission for consideration

The owners of a dock in Degnen Bay have not been approved - so far - to operate as a commercial dock by the Gabriola Local Trust Committee.

BC Ferries hedging to two-vessel option for Gabriola route

On Monday, July 23, the ferry corporation hosted an information session as part of its consultation with the community on whether the 70-vehicle Quinsam would be better replaced by a single vessel (roughly 100-car capacity) running on the same schedule as the Quinsam, or to run two smaller 50-vehicle ferries.

LTC has not yet adopted Housing Needs Assessment recommendations

The Gabriola Local Trust Committee has accepted and published The Northern Region Housing Needs Assessment (HNA), but that does not mean the LTC has adopted the recommendations proposed at the end of the report.

More signage, and barriers, to deal with u-turns on Taylor Bay Road

Staff with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure are planning on increasing the signage on Taylor Bay Road to deal with issues around people making unsafe and illegal u-turns to get into the ferry lineup.

Lunch Bunch adds fourth camera to ferry cam for 10 year anniversary

This month marks the 10th year of the Gabriola Ferry Cam coming live.

Coastal Community Tool Library grant helps Gabriola build community

The Gabriola Tool Library Association (GTLA) is one step closer to helping Gabriola residents Reduce, Re-use and Recycle when they take on do-it-yourself projects and repairs. The association just received a $3,650 Building Healthier Communities Fund grant from Coastal Community to help install electricity in a tool library building, create a covered space for the public to meet and exchange advice, and buy insurance for the tool library’s first year of operation.

Peer Helper Reunion: 15 years of resiliency and still growing

On Saturday, July 28, over 100 peer helpers from the past have been invited to reunite, remember and share their respective journeys.

Proportional Representation Explained

With the referendum on electoral reform fast approaching, it’s time BC citizens understood what’s at stake for all of us.

Silva Bay Marina sold

The Silva Bay Marina, Resort and Shipyard have been sold.