Gabriola Sounder

Workshop on Martin road burned to the ground in early morning fire

A fire on Martin Road on the morning of Tuesday, August 1, is one of the largest in recent Gabriola memory, according to Fire Chief Rick Jackson.

Arts Council seeking $50,000 in tax funded support

The Gabriola Arts Council (GAC) is pursuing a Regional District of Nanaimo tax allocation of $50,000 annually.

RCMP Report July 31 - Aug 6

17 calls for service

POSAC members recommend RDN accept proposed park and trails beside Cox Park

The Gabriola Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Committee (POSAC) has recommended the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) accept the parkland dedication and trail rights-of-way as proposed in the Williamson & Associates Density Transfer Application (also known as the Potlatch proposal).

Adin Brenner recovers from torn quadricep with Gabriola treatments

Gabriola gymnast Adin Brenner is officially back on top of the Canadian standings, ranked first in the country for the third consecutive year.

RCMP Report July 17-30

Thirty-eight investigations responded to by the Gabriola RCMP.

RDN reopening Whalebone stairs as quick as possible

Gabriola Chamber approved for $18,525 to further promote Gabriola tourism

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has entered into an agreement with the Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce to provide tourism marketing for Gabriola Island during 2017 in the amount of $18,525.

Transport Canada confirms no-fly zones for drones on Gabriola

The no-fly zones for drones around Silva Bay and the Gabriola Community Clinic on Church Street remain, despite recent loosening of regulations from Transport Canada on recreational drone usage.

Community Hall Board asking members if there is support to apply to RDN for tax-based funding

The Board of the Gabriola Island Community Hall Association (GICHA) is asking its membership as to whether it should seek tax-based financial aid from the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) for the hall.