Gabriola Sounder

RCMP Report: Oct. 1 to Oct. 7

Silva Bay Pub building destroyed by fire

The Silva Bay Pub and former Silva Bay Liquor Store building was consumed by a major fire which broke out just after 1am on Thursday, October 5.

Short-term vacation rentals still unlawful on Gabriola

Short-term vacation rentals - in particular ones rented through online websites like Airbnb - remain an issue on Gabriola, especially when they are seen as taking away from the long-term housing stock of the island.

RCMP Report - Sept. 18 to Sept. 30

35 calls for service.

MOTI commits to working with RDN on pedestrian improvements

On September 27, 2017, during the annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention, RDN Electoral Area Directors led by Chair Bill Veenhof, met with the Honourable Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure (MOTI) to discuss the current challenges with urban pressures in a rural setting such as amenities and infrastructure for pedestrians including paths, sidewalks and trails within MOTI road allowances.

Chamber contracted by RDN to handle Area B tourism and economic development for three years

For the taxpayers of Gabriola, there will be no increase to taxes, as these were funds already being budgeted and spent on the now dissolved NEDC.

GAC will not pursue tax-based funding

The Gabriola Arts Council will not be continuing to pursue a project to obtain tax-based funding in the amount of $50,000 a year through the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN).

Huxley Park levels up with new playground, and replacement boards at Sport Court

Huxley Community Park will be going through major changes this fall, as the Regional District of Nanaimo will be installing a new playground and replacing the dasher boards and safety fencing on the sport court.

Community Hall petition stalls

RDN Director wants business case

Village Food Market sold to Buy-Low Foods

Gary McCollum and Jane Krul, together with Don and Luanne McCollum announced September 14 that Village Food Market has sold and that after Saturday, September 16th the store will become part of the Buy-Low Foods group of stores.