Gabriola Sounder

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

Over 65 year-old population up 40.5% since 2011 census

To the surprise of pretty much no one, the 2016 census shows Gabriola’s population is getting older - roughly five years older than the 2011 census age.

Gabriola storyteller’s tale of tank farm dangers striking a chord online

“Only one bear in a hundred bites, but they don’t come in order.”