Gabriola Sounder

Community Kitchen officially opened

The Gabriola Commons has reached the end of a long road, finally being able to say that the construction - both physical and legal - of the Commons Community Kitchen, is complete.

Gabriola FAC asking MOTI to relocate ferry lineup to go up ferry hill

The Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) is calling for the relocation of the traffic line-up from Taylor Bay Road to North Road in the light of serious safety concerns this past year.

RCMP: “Only a matter of time before fentanyl is on Gabriola”

RDN to purchase Community Park for Mudge Island

A property on Mudge Island will soon become that island’s second community park after the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Board voted to acquire the land at a special in camera board meeting held on September 13.

Enrolment up at Gabriola Elementary

Enrollment is up from the original projection by about 10 students, says Principal Dave Travers.

Gabriolans raise $2,739 at Terry Fox Run

45 Gabriolans came out this September 18 to participate in the 36th Annual Terry Fox Run.

Gabriola Community Bus Foundation AGM – Go GERTIE!

The first AGM for the Gabriola Community Bus Foundation (GCBF) flew by in less than an hour, ably chaired by outgoing Board member Steve Struthers.

Potlatch applicants ask LTC to be consistent in comparing to previous density transfers

The proponents for the Potlatch density transfer are asking the Gabriola Local Trust Committee stay consistent in how it treats the Potlatch application compared to previous density transfers held on Gabriola.

POSAC short members for Potlatch meeting

The Potlatch Density Transfer application has been referred out to various agencies, one of which is the Regional District of Nanaimo Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Commission (POSAC).

Island School of Building Arts donates log building to Arts Council

This hand-hewn structure will be built on the school’s site by ISBA students, and then disassembled, transported up-Island, and reassembled on the GAC property. GAC will provide the foundation, roof, windows, doors, and all interior elements.