Gabriola Sounder

Islanders positive about Church-Spruce Density Transfer at information meeting

As has been reported previously, a density transfer proposal is being put forward by Williamson and Associates which, if approved, would see Gabriola gain 400 acres of parkland for a zero increase in density.

RCMP ready for May Long

With “May long” quickly approaching the Gabriola Island RCMP would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

Finished: Riparian Area Regulations bylaws approved

This is the third Gabriola Local Trust Committee (LTC) to oversee the current RAR bylaws.

Gabriola Trustee suggests Trust Council discuss formation of Gulf Island Regional District

"Gulf Islands have our own culture that is quite separate from the RDN [Regional District of Nanaimo] and CRD [Capital Regional District] and so on"

Trustees approve renewal of short-term vacation rental on Strand

The Gabriola Local Trust Committee (LTC) has approved a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) to allow a short-term vacation rental to continue operating on the Strand near Sandwell Provincial Park.

Ferry hill signs get another month’s stay of execution as Trust seeks balanced solution

Warren Dingman, Bylaw Enforcement Officer for the Islands Trust, reported to the Gabriola Trust Committee that there are four open files for signage on Gabriola currently.

City, Seaspan and Southern Rail announce future plans for land next to Gabriola ferry terminal

Local owner calls liquor reform laws a farce at taxpayers expense

When it comes to the new liquor laws put in place earlier this spring by the BC government, and the pricing structure created, local store owner Michael Brown says he and many other owners are still trying to figure out what the government’s end game is.

41 islanders taught how to provide Mental First Aid

Course co-funded by Island Health and the Gabriola Health Care Foundation; developed by Mental Health Commission of Canada

AirBnB rentals just as illegal as any other under-30-days rental

Advertising on Airbnb does not affect the lawfulness of a tourist accommodation operation.