Gabriola Sounder

New e-cigarette regulations go into effect September 1

New laws around the sale, promotion and use of e-cigarettes will come into effect on September 1, 2016.

Minor route representatives ask for route-specific changes at BC Ferries AGM

Gabriola FAC Vice-chair Steven Earle attended the recent (Aug. 18th) annual meeting of chairs of Ferry Advisory Committees in Vancouver on behalf of the Gabriola FAC.

Anchorage opponents call on Fisheries Minister to reverse DFO decision not to review proposal

Scientists and Gabriola Island residents are urging the federal Fisheries Minister to reverse a decision to not assess the impact that allowing giant freighters to anchor in Georgia Straight would have on the environment, fish, fish habitats, marine mammals and other aquatic species.

Unique Gabriola: research will compare Gabriola to Tofino and Tumbler Ridge

“I think we’re unique, I would love to be proven wrong - I would like to go to Tofino and Tumbler Ridge and have those people demonstrate all the amazing things they are doing well.”

Agri-tourism balance supports farmers, celebrates farming

The Ministry of Agriculture has developed a regulation that establishes that ALR land owners will not need a permit from the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) to host specific activities like commercial weddings, concerts or non- agriculture related festivals.

Clean Air Society building air quality monitoring network

The Gabriola Island Clean Air Society is building Canada’s first distributed, low-cost, air quality monitoring network using citizen scientists.

RDN Director’s Summer Report

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.