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Village Vision seeking Islands Trust help in modernizing policies and intergovernmental relations

The Village Vision organization is asking the Islands Trust to work with the Provincial Government and Regional District of Nanaimo to bring in inter-ageny policies to solve issues around the long-term future of the village core.

Gabriola FAC asking Ferries Minister to address issues on a route-specific basis

The Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) has written a letter to Claire Trevena, BC Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, requesting the Minister consider visiting two specific issues for the Gabriola ferry route, in view of the upcoming review of BC Ferries.

GERTIE ridership grows 28% in 2017

A thorough statistical comparison of GERTIE ridership between 2016 and 2017 made for great conversation at the first GCBF meeting for 2018.

RDN says no to providing interim solution for NRE after lease expires

The Regional District of Nanaimo is not prepared to provide an interim solution for the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange (NRE) when the NRE lease on its current site expires at the end of March.

Housing LUB bylaw amended ahead of potential third reading

The proposed housing bylaw (293) to amend the Gabriola Land Use Bylaw is on the agenda for the January 16 Local Trust Committee meeting.

RCMP Report: Jan. 8 - Jan. 15

Ministry will not build Spruce-Church connection without subdivision

The Ministry of Transportation does not intend to open an alternate route to the portion of Gabriola currently accessed only by way of Taylor Bay Road.

GAFA glass both half full and half empty

According to the group leading the fight to prevent new deep-sea anchorages off the Northeast coast of Gabriola, the start of 2018 brings both good news and bad news.

Bev Sellars: Beggars in Our Own Home No More

Informed by Bev Sellars own very personal take on the history of Aboriginal rights in Canada, “Beggars in Our Own Home No More” examines the potential for reconciliation through the lens of Indigenous and non-Indigenous economies. This presentation is part of the ongoing From Truth to Reconciliation Speakers Series. Shelagh Rogers will be the MC for this special event on January 27th from 7-9 pm at the Surf Lodge.

RCMP Report: Dec. 18, 2017 to Jan. 7, 2018