Gabriola Sounder

Env. Canada says dredged wood waste will not spread to Gabriola

According to Environment Canada, the proposal to dump dredged wood waste near Five Fingers Island will not present any danger to the marine area around Gabriola Island.

30,000 cubic meters of dredged wood waste to be dumped north-west of Gabriola shores

RCMP Report Nov. 13 - Nov. 20

Museum has open invite for Gabriola flag designs

The Museum hopes Gabriolans will have fun creating imaginative designs for a unique Gabriola flag that could reflect the island’s history and culture, and be a colourful symbol for both annual visitors and long-time residents.

Terms of reference needed for hydrology study

Terms of reference are being put together for the hydrology study being done as part of the Potlatch density transfer application.

Alternative proposed for Potlatch calculation

The Gabriola Local Trust Committee did not give the Potlatch application bylaws a second reading at the LTC meeting held November 10.

$20,000 donated to Gabriola thru Village Food Market program

As the year winds up, so does the 2016 Community Card program at Village Food Market. Thanks to the amazing support of Gabriolans, we have been able to donate $20,000 to five worthwhile organizations.

Lineup safety an issue on all minor routes according to BC Ferries staff

BC Ferries did not completely commit to asking the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) to work with the Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) to reroute the ferry lineup.

BC Ferries unwilling to lower Experience Card threshholds

BC Ferries will not adjust Experience Card top-up levels as requested by the Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee. That according to Mark Collins, BC Ferries’ Vice President of Strategic Planning & Community Engagement.

Potlatch applicants commit to trail to bluff & Horseshoe

The Potlatch density transfer applicants have committed to including a trail which will connect the proposed park on the receiver lands to the bluff overlooking the Horseshoe area, as well as a trail connecting down to Horseshoe Road.