Gabriola Sounder

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

RCMP seeking owners of stolen canoe

RDN Board to review strategic plan ahead of budget 2016

Members of the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) are in disagreement on what comes first: Budget 2016, or a long-term strategic plan.

Dog sitting bylaw could receive first reading this Thursday

The Gabriola Local Trust Committee has deliberation of the ‘Dog Sitting’ bylaw on the agenda for the Trustee’s meeting this coming Thursday morning at the WI Hall.

NDP promises to open up federal funding for ferries

This past Monday, October 5, Nanaimo-Ladysmith NDP candidate Sheila Malcolmson announced that an NDP Government would allow BC Ferries and the province of British Columbia to access federal funding for ferry infrastructure, terminals, fleet upgrades and new vessels.

Correction: Trust Council has anchorage advocacy as priority; has not formally opposed anchorages in Trust area

A correction is needed to a story from page 3 of the September 22 Gabriola Sounder.

NDP and Greens ask where Conservatives’ commitment to the coast has been for past 10 years

Conservative candidate Mark MacDonald announced this past week that a re-elected Conservative Government will take additional steps toward protecting BC’s coast and supporting marine safety.

Gabriola voters split north/south between two voting stations

For those still unsure about where to vote this coming October 19, be aware there are two voting stations on Gabriola.