Gabriola Sounder

VW Trail design budget increased $30,000

Provincial observation wells not at lowest recorded levels

School’s in, Slow Down

As kids head back to school, the Nanaimo RCMP is reminding drivers to slow down in school zones. Most private schools are already in session therefore reduced speeds are already in effect at those schools.

BC Ferries offering 50% discount off regular fares this fall

This past week, BC Ferries management announced it would be offering 50% off regular passenger fares on off-peak sailings on both the major and minor routes.

$8,600 raised so far to get Adin Brenner to world championships

Rain comes and volunteers shine for the 60th Annual Salmon BBQ

Flotilla of Gabriola boaters demonstrates what Capesize ships would look like up close to Whalebone

This past Sunday, Augst 9, one of the largest collection of boaters in recent memory set sail from Gabriola’s Silva Bay to protest the five anchorages being proposed by the BC Chamber of Shipping and Pacific Pilotage Authority for siting off Gabriola’s north-east shoreline.

Anchorage proposal dates back to 2011 proposal from BC Chamber of Shipping

A 2011 annual report from the BC Chamber of Shipping (BCCS) shows the anchorage proposal is something that has been considered for at least the last four years without discussion with Gabriola islanders.

Anchorages plan on hold till 2016

The proposal to put anchorages off the northeast side of Gabriola for Cape-sized vessels has been put on hold until after the new year

Long-term, Gabriola could have health-care advisory committee reporting to Island Health

Getting Gabriolans more control over improvements and changes to their local health care programs [and facilities] is what is at the core of the new “reorganization” being discussed by the Island Health Region and representatives of Gabriola.