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Trust Council unanimously approves a resolution to include anchorage advocacy in the Trust’s Strategic Plan

The Islands Trust Council has unanimously approved a resolution to oppose the anchorages proposed by the BC Chamber of Shipping (BCCS) by way of the Pacific Pilotage Authority (PPA) and Transport Canada off Gabriola’s northeast coastline.

VoteSmart Nanaimo Survey of Nanaimo-Ladysmith Voters

VoteSmart Nanaimo, a non-partisan group of citizens concerned about strategic voting and electoral reform, conducted a face-to-face street survey of 495 eligible voters in the federal riding of Nanaimo-Ladysmith between Sept 19 and 21, 2015.

Greens and NDP face off in Gabriola Candidates Forum

Liberal and Conservative candidates absent

911 service switching to Vancouver

Commencing November 17, 2015, emergency 9-1-1 calls from Central Vancouver Island will be answered by E-Comm, the emergency communications centre located in Vancouver.

BC Ferries savings from service cuts twice what Ministry asked for

Independent report shows cutbacks to Gabriola ferry route achieved more than double what provincial government had mandated

Is there enough water to support Village expansion?

The first three Village Vision Workshops have gathered islanders’ ideas about roles for the Village, land use potentials and housing, respectively.

Gabriola Elementary enrolment potentially down to lowest ever

MOTI says Gabriola bridge study still incomplete; new study announced for bridge on Sunshine Coast

Candidates say they would support passenger ferry

Greens and NDP say they want equitable funding for west coast ferries in line with east coast

McFetridge charged with one count of possession of child pornography

McFetridge was in court this past Tuesday, September 8 for his first appearance since a publication ban was lifted on the case.