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RCMP Report Jan. 8 - Jan. 15

BC Ombudsperson closes investigation into GERTIE funding vote

The Office of the BC Ombudsperson has ended an investigation into the Regional District of Nanaimo’s establishment of a Transit Contribution Service to provide funding to the GERTIE Community Bus on Gabriola Island.

Deadline Approaching for Employers to Apply for 2017 Summer Jobs Program

Employers throughout Nanaimo—Ladysmith are being encouraged to apply for federal funding to employ youth next summer.

RCMP Report Jan. 2 - Jan. 8

Staff recommend giving Potlatch OCP/LUB bylaws second reading

Gabriola Island planning staff are recommending the Potlatch Density Transfer application Bylaws (289 and 290) be given a second reading - with one amendment being made to Bylaw 290 (Land Use Bylaw amendment) to lock the number of lots in the proposed subdivision at 25.

Mudge islanders objecting to proposal for log storage in channel

A Coquitlam-based company has applied to build a log storage area in the Northumberland Channel, near the Percy Anchorage between Mudge and Gabriola Island.

Trust Committee moving forward with housing amendments

The Gabriola Local Trust Committee members are moving ahead with Phase 1 of their Housing Strategies Project.

RCMP Report Dec. 26 - Jan. 1

Gabriola Elementary School to review student dress code

A committee is being formed at the Gabriola Elementary School to review the current GES Dress Code. The committee will be made up of teachers, parents, and students.

RDN Park Planner job to be made permanent