Gabriola Sounder

Potlatch asked to include 3.5ha remainder with donor lands

The Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee is asking staff to consult with the Potlatch density transfer applicants to see if the 3.5 hectare (8.5 acre) remainder parcel off Coats Road can be included as part of the parkland dedication.

Gabriola funding in limbo as Nanaimo removes tourism from NEDC

Taxpayers of the southern part of the Regional District of Nanaimo are going to have to wait until a staff report is issued to find out what will happen with the tax money they currently pay towards the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation (NEDC).

Wettest October on record for Gabriola

That according to the daily measurements taken by Eric Boulton at Somerset Farms at the corner of North Road and Peterson Road.

Tugboat/crane incident still under investigation

So far, no investigative authority has placed fault on any specific party - though the companies whose lines were damaged in the incident are certainly waiting to see who will be covering the cost of repairs.

RCMP Report Oct. 31 - Nov. 6

Adin Brenner wins gold at Indo Pacific Championships

Fifteen-year-old Gabriolan Adin Brenner won gold at the Indo Pacific Championships for trampoline and tumbling and took the title in the ages 15 to16 years double mini event.

APC members approve of secondary suites in lieu of cottages proposal

In looking at the results of the Islands Trust’s Housing Survey for Gabriola, the Advisory Planning Commission members mirrored what came from the public respondents - allow Secondary Suites to be built in lieu (instead of) on properties which are currently allowed to have an accessory cottage.

RCMP Report Oct. 24 - 30

APC members cautious in saying tiny homes and RVs should be used as primary dwellings

The Advisory Planning Commission (APC) recently discussed whether changes should be made to allow tiny homes, RVs, and travel trailers to be used as permanent dwellings on lots which do not already have a primary dwelling.

Gabriolans support secondary suites in lieu of accessory cottages on lots over two hectares

There appears to be widespread support for changes to be made to the Gabriola Land Use Bylaw, supporting the concept of “tiny homes,” as well as allowing secondary suites in lieu of accessory cottages where accessory cottages are lega