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RDN Director’s Report for July 14, 2015

Village Trail close to being delayed to spring 2016

The Village Trail, a proposed off-the-road pathway connecting Madrona West to Tin Can Alley along the north side of North Road, is still on hold.

Ship anchorages proposed off Gabriola’s shores

The Pacific Pilotage Authority is proposing five anchorages for coal ships be approved off Gabriola’s north-east side for large vessels bound for Port Vancouver and other locations.

Islanders Recognized With Islands Trust Community Stewardship Awards

Gabriolans Susan Yates, Leigh Ann Milman, and the Island Futures Society for the GERTIE bus were among those chosen as recipients.

RDN supports Trust request for 25% reduction in minor route fares

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is supporting in principle the Islands Trust request to the provincial government to bring in a 25 per cent reduction in fares for minor ferry routes.

Fireworks set off in Phase 4 despite extreme fire hazard

On July 4, 2015 at approximately 2 am in the morning Gabriola Island RCMP responded to numerous reports of fireworks in the area of Phase 4.

PHC celebrates 20 years of service

On Saturday, June 20, as part of their 20th Anniversary Celebrations, People for a Healthy Community (PHC) hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Tea at the Commons.

BCF CEO says public release of route-specific information unlikely

BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan does not see a time when route-specific financial information will be shared with members of the public, including members of the Ferry Advisory Commissions (FACs).

Rollo Playground could be open this fall

RCMP Report for June 30, 2015

Daytime intoxicated driver; $20,000 break & enter involving vintage Ford pickup; and bike thefts.