RCMP Report - Nov. 19 to Dec. 2
read more...Community Hall applying for $40,000
The Gabriola Island Community Hall Association (GICHA) will be applying for $40,000 in Community Works funds from the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN).
read more...PHC and RDN expand Taxi Saver program to Nanaimo
People for a Healthy Community have been given permission to expand the Taxi Saver program.
read more...Public input on housing bylaws completed
The Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee has completed the public process on housing bylaws 292/293, and can consider giving the bylaws a third reading at the next LTC meeting, scheduled for December 14, 2017.
read more...RCMP Report Nov. 5 - 18
44 calls for service.
read more...Ferries: Potential schedule changes; free sailing dilemmas; terminal parking; Quinsam returning late from refit
read more...Sounder publisher only Canadian in Top 25 under 35 newspaper awards
Sarah Holmes, publisher and co-owner of the Gabriola Sounder, has been included as one of the “Top 25 Under 35” recipients by Editor & Publisher (E&P), a monthly magazine covering the North American newspaper industry.
read more...BCF commits to improving safety on Taylor Bay Road
BC Ferries staff said they are committing to working with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) to deal with the problems.
read more...Ferries’ assured-loading permit project slowly rolling out
BC Ferries and the Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committtee (FAC) continue to work on creating a smooth sailing system for those needing medically assured loading to get off Gabriola Island for medical purposes.
read more...Careless Care: Considering “Indian Hospitals” and Residential Schools
Over the last decade, Canadians have come to learn about the terrible consequences of Canada’s Residential School system. Significantly fewer people, however, have the same knowledge about the horrific history of segregation in Canada’s Health
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