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Ambulance Society continues a long tradition of being there for Gabriola

The Gabriola Ambulance Society (GAS) started out on the island before the 1940s as neighbours helping neighbours.

BC Utilities Commission seeking feedback from two-tier electricity customers

The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) has extended the deadline for the public to comment on two-tier rates until September 2.

APC recommends LTC proceed to next steps with density transfer application

The Advisory Planning Commission wants another kick at the Potlatch can, once more information is received thru the referrals and staff work on the application.

VIU Visioning Workshop – moving Village Core planning to the next level

Over the past 2 years, the Village Vision committee, in accordance with its mission to facilitate a grass roots, community-led planning process for the future of Gabriola’s village core have organized a number of community workshops.

Illegal U-Turn enforcement and Easthom prowler: RCMP Report

Dave Travers, a new principal for Gabriola Elementary

With 23 years as an educator in Nanaimo, and a stellar reputation with parents and staff, Gabriola Elementary School (GES) will be lucky to have Dave Travers as its new principal.

What to do if a bat is found, dead or alive

Bats are the only reservoir for rabies in BC so it is important to take precautions when encountering a bat.

Gabriola ferry route running $110,000 surplus

This according to Hodgkins’ analysis of the BC Ferries annual performance report to the BC Ferries Commissioner.

Larger vessel not a solution for long lineups, according to BCF

BC Ferries is saying a larger vessel is neither possible nor likely as the solution to lineup woes which have plagued Gabriola for the past month.

Sailings delayed for over an hour due to heavy summer traffic