Subscribe to News RSSChamber 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.
read more...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).
read more...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.
read more...Community Hall petition stalls
RDN Director wants business case
read more...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.
read more...RCMP Report - Sept. 2 to Sept. 17
33 calls for service.
read more...Taking advantage of the co-op model
We’re just plain good at co-operating for our mutual benefit on this island.
read more...Christ Church Gabriola chosen by RDN as south-end emergency reception centre
The Regional District of Nanaimo will be entering into an agreement with Christ Church Gabriola (formerly the United Church) to have the church building designated as an emergency reception centre (ERC) for Gabriola’s south end.
read more...From Truth to Reconciliation Speakers Series
In light of the TRC report and recommendations, From Truth to Reconciliation Speakers Series hopes to provide opportunities for Gabriolans to learn more about what reconciliation means and about the unjust history of relations between Canada and Indigenous peoples. What can reconciliafion look like on Gabriola?
read more...Salt Spring votes No to incorporation as municipality
This past Saturday, September 9, residents of Salt Spring Island voted against incorporation - which could have seen Salt Spring Island become a municipality, for many intents and purposes leaving the Islands Trust.
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Gabriola Sounder
January 27th, 2020