Gabriola Sounder

RDN Board approves terms of purchase for EMCON properties

Referendum expected in February 2016

NDP, Green, Liberal candidates say they will attend Gabriola forum

Conservative candidate will not participate

Island Trustees want water taxi use of Descanso dock on agenda for meeting with RDN

Island Trustees Heather Nicholas and Melanie Mamoser want alternative uses of the Descanso Bay Emergency Wharf to be on the table at the upcoming Islands Trust/Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) meeting.

Tankers not out of the question for proposed anchorages

According to Kevin Obermeyer, CEO of the Pacific Pilotage Authority (PPA), “At present there is nothing to stop a liquid bulk carrier from anchoring at a designated anchorage.”

One person to hospital after head-to-head collision

On August 28th at about 9:50 pm RCMP and Emergency Services responded to a head on collision on South Rd between the intersections of Martin Rd and Stalker Rd.

VW Trail design budget increased $30,000

Provincial observation wells not at lowest recorded levels

School’s in, Slow Down

As kids head back to school, the Nanaimo RCMP is reminding drivers to slow down in school zones. Most private schools are already in session therefore reduced speeds are already in effect at those schools.

BC Ferries offering 50% discount off regular fares this fall

This past week, BC Ferries management announced it would be offering 50% off regular passenger fares on off-peak sailings on both the major and minor routes.

$8,600 raised so far to get Adin Brenner to world championships