Gabriola Sounder

Summer winds spark small fire, could start others

Wheelchair access to trail and beach requested of RDN

A request has been made to the Gabriola Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Committee (POSAC) that the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Parks Department look at creating ways for people with limited mobility and wheelchairs to enjoy parks and beaches on Gabriola Island.

Shelagh Rogers invested as UVic Chancellor

Shelagh Rogers (OC) of Gabriola formally became the University of Victoria’s 11th chancellor during an installation ceremony at the start of Spring Convocation held June 8 in the University Centre Farquhar Auditorium.

Do the right thing - don’t hog the left lane

As of June 12, 2015, drivers will need a good reason to travel in the left lane on high-speed, multi-lane highways throughout the province of British Columbia.

Leave Fido at home, not in your vehicle

The recent heat wave has led to an increase in calls from the public who see animals, usually dogs, left unattended in parked vehicles.

Fire chief seeking secondary emergency route to Whalebone

Gabriola Fire Chief Rick Jackson is still hoping to have a secondary roadway for emergency access in to the Whalebone area and expressed as much to roadways officials at a recent meeting on Gabriola.

Roadways clarity on Easthom and 40 kph speed zone in Village

Transportation Ministry staff responded to some follow-up inquiries following the Roadways meeting hosted by the Gabriola Transportation Association and Ratepayers Association on June 4

Village Visioning: asking the what, where, and how of housing issues in the village

The Village Visioning process continued a few weekends ago, as islanders gathered at The Haven on May 23 to talk about housing options in the Village Core.

New social worker for Gabriola

The Gabriola Medical Clinic and the People for a Health Community are pleased to be partners in a demonstration project enabled by the award of a 1 year A GP for Me grant.

Village calming; Barrett junction; widening of Easthom Roadways meeting with MOTI