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RDN to purchase Community Park for Mudge Island

A property on Mudge Island will soon become that island’s second community park after the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Board voted to acquire the land at a special in camera board meeting held on September 13.

Enrolment up at Gabriola Elementary

Enrollment is up from the original projection by about 10 students, says Principal Dave Travers.

Gabriolans raise $2,739 at Terry Fox Run

45 Gabriolans came out this September 18 to participate in the 36th Annual Terry Fox Run.

Gabriola Community Bus Foundation AGM – Go GERTIE!

The first AGM for the Gabriola Community Bus Foundation (GCBF) flew by in less than an hour, ably chaired by outgoing Board member Steve Struthers.

Potlatch applicants ask LTC to be consistent in comparing to previous density transfers

The proponents for the Potlatch density transfer are asking the Gabriola Local Trust Committee stay consistent in how it treats the Potlatch application compared to previous density transfers held on Gabriola.

POSAC short members for Potlatch meeting

The Potlatch Density Transfer application has been referred out to various agencies, one of which is the Regional District of Nanaimo Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Commission (POSAC).

Island School of Building Arts donates log building to Arts Council

This hand-hewn structure will be built on the school’s site by ISBA students, and then disassembled, transported up-Island, and reassembled on the GAC property. GAC will provide the foundation, roof, windows, doors, and all interior elements.

Trustee O’Sullivan with some clarity on Potlatch issues

Chamber: 2016 the biggest summer the island has seen for tourism

There’s no question that this was the biggest summer that the island has seen says Gloria Hatfield, President of the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce, and owner of the Page’s Resort and Marina.

Chamber: 2016 the biggest summer the island has seen for tourism

There’s no question that this was the biggest summer that the island has seen says Gloria Hatfield, President of the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce, and owner of the Page’s Resort and Marina.