Gabriola Sounder

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

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.