Gabriola Sounder

“Village Way” name chosen for trail connecting Madrona West to Tin Can Alley

The good news is the trail from Madrona West to Tin Can Alley beside North Road could still see construction start this year.

Horse Daze celebrated by Gabriola Horse Group

The Gabriola Horse Group hosted a social event last Sunday July 12, launching poet Peter Hurst’s recently published book Horse Daze.

RDN urging water conservation in response to level 4 drought conditions

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is advising residents to be responsible with water following a Level 4 drought rating issued this past week by the Province for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

RCMP Report for July 14, 2015

RCMP seeking suspect after brush fire at end of Church Street

Wild Fire: a Community Hall Conversation

On Sunday, July 5th, 2015 Gabriolans gathered at the local community Hall to express concern, ask questions, and share information about preparedness and action in this summer of extreme fire risk.

PHC Food Bank

Overflow anchorage sites to be minimum 800m off Gabriola shores

Kevin Obermeyer, CEO for the Pacific Pilotage Authority (PPA), provided additional information this past week about anchorages being proposed for designation off Gabriola’s northeast shoreline.

Entrance Island included with 74 lighthouses designated for heritage protection

Lightkeepers Association continues to call heritage designation an offloading of responsibility by federal government

Bridge feasibility study on track for summer release

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) is limiting its response as to “when will the bridge feasibility study be released?” question to, “later this summer.”

RDN Director’s Report for July 14, 2015