Gabriola Sounder

Five nominations for Gabriola and Mudge Islanders in Islands Trust Stewardship Awards

The nominee list for the Islands Trust 2017 Stewardship Awards was recently released, and the Gabriola Local Trust Area has the most nominations, with four nominees from Gabriola Island and one from Mudge Island.

Reasons why to cut broom:

Scotch Broom crowds out native plants, leading to loss of diversity, is toxic to some wildlife, takes over farms, prevents forest regrowth, is highly flammable, and spreads rapidly and densely.

RCMP Report: May 18 to 26

24 Police investigations responded to by the Gabriola Island RCMP-GRC

Final election results confirm minority government

In the Nanaimo-North Cowichan riding, incumbent MLA Doug Routley increased his win over the other candidates.

NDP Routley aiming to work with Greens to bring positive change to BC

Doug Routley, NDP MLA for Gabriola (within the riding of Nanaimo-North Cowichan), is optimistic following the recent provincial election.

South Reception Centre report delayed till June

The decision on whether the Gabriola Community Hall will remain as the Regional District of Nanaimo Emergency Reception Centre has been postponed until June 13.

RCMP Report May 14 to May 20

16 investigations responded to by the Gabriola RCMP.

Creation of ecological zoning made top priority for Trust Committee

During the recent discussions around the Church-Spruce Density Transfer (a.k.a. Potlatch Density Transfer) there was feedback from the public as well as the Gabriola Advisory Planning Commission that the donor lands Coats Regional Park and the 707 Community Park should be retained as an ecological area, rather than passive-use as the 707 is currently zoned.

RCMP Report May 7-13

15 investigations responded to by the Gabriola RCMP.

Incumbent NDP Routley wins Nanaimo-North Cowichan to remain MLA for Gabriola