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Gabriola Community Bus Foundation AGM – Go GERTIE!

The first AGM for the Gabriola Community Bus Foundation (GCBF) flew by in less than an hour, ably chaired by outgoing Board member Steve Struthers.

Potlatch applicants ask LTC to be consistent in comparing to previous density transfers

The proponents for the Potlatch density transfer are asking the Gabriola Local Trust Committee stay consistent in how it treats the Potlatch application compared to previous density transfers held on Gabriola.

POSAC short members for Potlatch meeting

The Potlatch Density Transfer application has been referred out to various agencies, one of which is the Regional District of Nanaimo Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Commission (POSAC).

Island School of Building Arts donates log building to Arts Council

This hand-hewn structure will be built on the school’s site by ISBA students, and then disassembled, transported up-Island, and reassembled on the GAC property. GAC will provide the foundation, roof, windows, doors, and all interior elements.

Trustee O’Sullivan with some clarity on Potlatch issues

Chamber: 2016 the biggest summer the island has seen for tourism

There’s no question that this was the biggest summer that the island has seen says Gloria Hatfield, President of the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce, and owner of the Page’s Resort and Marina.

Chamber: 2016 the biggest summer the island has seen for tourism

There’s no question that this was the biggest summer that the island has seen says Gloria Hatfield, President of the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce, and owner of the Page’s Resort and Marina.

36th Terry Fox Run September 18 at Twin Beaches

Last year, the Terry Fox Run on Gabriola raised $2,000 with 47 participants. This year organizer Mike Taylor of North Road Sports hopes that 70 participants might come out to raise $4,000.

BC Hydro inspecting cause of premature pole rot

RDN hires new Chief Administrative Officer

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Board is pleased to announce that Phyllis Carlyle will be joining the RDN as Chief Administrative Officer on October 11, 2016.