Gabriola Sounder

Bridge-Free members head to Victoria to lobby Ministry

The members of the Bridge-Free Salish Sea (BFSS) organization were able to meet with provincial representatives this past week with regard to the ongoing issue of a fixed link connecting Gabriola to Vancouver Island.

Gabriolans make up majority of nominees for 2015 Stewardship awards

Gulf Islanders have recognized eight individuals and nine groups under the 14th Islands Trust Community Stewardship Awards Program. Six of the total 17 nominees are from Gabriola.

Gabriola FAC proposes a 50% discount on 9pm Nanaimo sailing

BCF cancels $4.9 million in service cuts to major routes

Ferry Corporation will not commit to revealing financial impacts of 2014 cuts on minor routes

WiFi, terminal upgrade, parking and more from Gabriola ferry meeting

A number of the items brought up by the Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) with BC Ferries (BCF) staff at the FAC meeting held last week at the WI Hall.

BCF objects to water taxi operating from RDN wharf during scheduled sailings

Captain Mark Waugh (Senior Master, Quinsam) said at the Ferry Advisory Committee meeting last week that he would not want to see a water taxi operating at the same time as the Quinsam.

Gabriola Chamber approved for $33,000 to complete asset mapping project

The Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce has been approved for $33,000 in funding, half of which will be coming from the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET).

Islanders positive about Church-Spruce Density Transfer at information meeting

As has been reported previously, a density transfer proposal is being put forward by Williamson and Associates which, if approved, would see Gabriola gain 400 acres of parkland for a zero increase in density.

RCMP ready for May Long

With “May long” quickly approaching the Gabriola Island RCMP would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

Finished: Riparian Area Regulations bylaws approved

This is the third Gabriola Local Trust Committee (LTC) to oversee the current RAR bylaws.