Gabriola Sounder

Potlatch; Planning staff time; and a Gulf Island Regional District

While not major talking points for the October meeting, the members of the Gabriola Local Trust Committee hit on three topics which have longer-term views in them for Gabriola and the larger Islands Trust federation.

Construction booming on Gabriola, and across RDN

Coming as no surprise to many, there is a building boom going on here on Gabriola, and the Regional District of Nanaimo building permit numbers are reflecting

Trustees not tying ALR suites to farm status

Housing project bylaws ready for public feedback

Trustees approve expanding Surf Pub occupancy license to match historical use

The Islands Trust does not object to the Surf Pub liquor license being extended to match what has been the “norm” at the pub for years.

RCMP Report - Oct. 8 to Oct. 14

Regional Director’s Report for October

Community Hall Flooding Update

We now have a better idea of the extent of damage caused by the violent rainstorm that broke through the temporary roof cover at the Community Hall on September 20.

Christ Church not signing Emergency Reception Centre agreement with RDN

The Regional District of Nanaimo is going to be looking for a south-end Emergency Reception Centre (ERC) site.

RDN board will accept Potlatch parkland

The Regional District of Nanaimo will accept the parkland between Church and Spruce roads being offered as part of the Potlatch application.

BC Ferries calls pilot project successful on Gabriola route

Weekend summer sailings will continue