Gabriola Sounder

Health and Wellness: more than medical coverage

Building a community health and wellness collaborative for Gabriola

RDN efficiency review finds parks understaffed for high public demand

Too much money for work, and not enough staff or money to pay staff - that appears to be the core issue within the Parks department of the Regional District of Nanaimo, according to a recent RDN Operational and Efficiency Review (OER).

Commission recommends building proper two-lane road on Easthom right-of-way

The Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) is recommending the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) put a proper two-lane road on the actual right-of-way to replace the single lane section of Easthom Road.

Fire trustee suggests GVFD become hub for AED network

NDP Malcolmson wins Nanaimo-Ladysmith

On Gabriola, Malcolmson earned more votes than all other candidates combined

Report: Correspondence emailed to Trustees is public

Due to some recent issues dealing with email correspondence, Islands Trust staff prepared a report for the Gabriola Local Trust Committee to inform both the LTC and the public on certain aspects of the Islands Trust Correspondence Policy and legislation that pertain to public input and the public record.

BCF announces 50% off vehicle fares promotion

Amounts to $3.65 saving for Experience Card users

Trustees send dog sitting issue to Temporary Use Permit process

Those seeking to operate a “dog sitting” business on Gabriola in the future may have to go through the Temporary Use Permit (TUP) process, with the latest move from the Gabriola Local Trust Committee (LTC).

Gabriola Elementary enrolment down while district elementary numbers are up

Gabriola Elementary School enrolment numbers have now been confirmed by Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District #68, with the Gabriola enrolment dropping from 167 in 2014 to 148 for the 2015 school year.

Fire Department year-to-date call volume up

September busy with medical calls