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One Book, One Community: Truth & Reconciliation

The Gabriola Arts Council, in partnership with Friends of the Gabriola Library, the Gabriola Island Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library, the Gabriola Museum and Heritage Society, Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee, Pages Bookstore & Marina, and the Snuneymuxw First Nation, are launching a community reading program.

Mark Collins is new President and CEO for BC Ferries

This past week, Mark Collins was announced as the new President and CEO of BC Ferries, effective April 1, 2017.

Drug Carfentanil confirmed in Nanaimo

Laboratory results received this week by the Nanaimo RCMP confirmed that the highly potent and deadly carfentanil has made its way to Nanaimo.

Mistake in interpreting UN declaration led Gabriola building school to reject Israeli student’s application

A Gabriola school has been the subject of international media attention for rejecting an Israeli as a student, a decision it later retracted.

RCMP Report Jan. 29 - Feb. 5

Laser from Gabriola being aimed at aircraft

RDN requesting City of Nanaimo return $192,000 in Economic Development funds

The RDN had a contract with to provide economic development and tourism services for the three southern Electoral Areas (A, B, and C) of the RDN.

Go ahead given for Huxley skatepark and tot lot

Huxley Community Park will have a “tot lot” playground built, and the design phase of the skatepark will be finished by the end of 2017.

Gabriola Commons fundraising to resurface main parking lot

Heat pumps for seniors project from PHC and Sustainable Gabriola

Keeping more seniors in their homes, reducing their stress, and allowing their dollars to be spent on better food or medicine is an important piece of secure housing for all on Gabriola.