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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.”

RCMP Report April 23 - May 6

25 investigations responded to by the Gabriola RCMP.

Taylor Bay project news delayed till after election

The Transportation Ministry will not have any news or updates on the Taylor Bay/Ferry Hill intersection work until after the 2017 Provincial Election is over.

FAC asking BC Ferries to enforce 24-hour rule in Gabriola parking lot

The Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee is working with BC Ferries to find a solution to vehicles left beyond a 24-hour period in the Descanso Bay parking lot.