Gabriola Sounder

What to do if a bat is found, dead or alive

Bats are the only reservoir for rabies in BC so it is important to take precautions when encountering a bat.

Gabriola ferry route running $110,000 surplus

This according to Hodgkins’ analysis of the BC Ferries annual performance report to the BC Ferries Commissioner.

Larger vessel not a solution for long lineups, according to BCF

BC Ferries is saying a larger vessel is neither possible nor likely as the solution to lineup woes which have plagued Gabriola for the past month.

Sailings delayed for over an hour due to heavy summer traffic

Mamoser asking for more information on Potlatch proposal

The Gabriola Local Trust Committee is asking for further information from staff on a number of points before sending the Potlatch Application out on referrals.

MP Malcolmson requests Trudeau stop anchorages off Gabriola

Sheila Malcolmson, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Ladysmith, has written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking him to request the Pacific Pilotage Authority withdraw its application for five Gabriola deep-sea anchorages.

MOTI says developer would bear cost of Church-Spruce connector

The cost of road improvements to existing sections of Church Road and Spruce Avenue will be borne by the proponents of the density transfer application currently before the Gabriola Local Trust Committee (LTC).

Trust legal staff upholds single-step process for Potlatch application

According to legal advice requested by the Gabriola Local Trust Committee, the LTC is not legally required to undertake a two-step rezoning process for the proposed Potlatch density transfer proposal.

Adin Brenner back on Team Canada, heading for New Zealand in October

Adin Brenner is once again heading for an international competition as a member of Team Canada.

Island Trustees looking at two-phase approach to housing review project

The Gabriola Local Trust Committee will be taking on the first of a two-phase housing review project to commence July 2016.