Subscribe to News RSSTaylor Bay Road rehabilitation to start Monday, June 5
Traffic reduced to single lane for an estimated two weeks
read more...B.C. New Democrat and B.C. Green caucuses ratify historic agreement
All 44 elected MLAs from the B.C. New Democrat and B.C. Green caucuses have ratified an agreement pledging to work together to support a stable New Democrat government that works for people.
read more...Five nominations for Gabriola and Mudge Islanders in Islands Trust Stewardship Awards
The nominee list for the Islands Trust 2017 Stewardship Awards was recently released, and the Gabriola Local Trust Area has the most nominations, with four nominees from Gabriola Island and one from Mudge Island.
read more...Reasons why to cut broom:
Scotch Broom crowds out native plants, leading to loss of diversity, is toxic to some wildlife, takes over farms, prevents forest regrowth, is highly flammable, and spreads rapidly and densely.
read more...RCMP Report: May 18 to 26
24 Police investigations responded to by the Gabriola Island RCMP-GRC
read more...Final election results confirm minority government
In the Nanaimo-North Cowichan riding, incumbent MLA Doug Routley increased his win over the other candidates.
read more...NDP Routley aiming to work with Greens to bring positive change to BC
Doug Routley, NDP MLA for Gabriola (within the riding of Nanaimo-North Cowichan), is optimistic following the recent provincial election.
read more...South Reception Centre report delayed till June
The decision on whether the Gabriola Community Hall will remain as the Regional District of Nanaimo Emergency Reception Centre has been postponed until June 13.
read more...RCMP Report May 14 to May 20
16 investigations responded to by the Gabriola RCMP.
read more...Creation of ecological zoning made top priority for Trust Committee
During the recent discussions around the Church-Spruce Density Transfer (a.k.a. Potlatch Density Transfer) there was feedback from the public as well as the Gabriola Advisory Planning Commission that the donor lands Coats Regional Park and the 707 Community Park should be retained as an ecological area, rather than passive-use as the 707 is currently zoned.
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Gabriola Sounder
July 22nd, 2019