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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Gabriola, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 49stories have been published about Gabriola which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Taxes · Winchester

Signed, sealed, adjusted: The mad dash behind the June tax bill

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No one likes receiving the tax bill. One likely doesn't tear it open eagerly or marvel at its precision. More likely, there comes groans, sighs and a resolution to toss it aside until payday.See the Story

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Islands Trust currently holding quarterly meeting on Salt Spring - Gabriola Sounder

Emily Carson-Apstein Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder The Islands Trust is currently holding their Quarterly Meeting from June 17th to 19th on Salt Spring Island.This is a chance for local trustees to connect with those representing the other 13 major islands in the Trust, and address any administrative issues within the larger organization. While each island in the Trust faces unique challenges, each island also has many i…Read Article

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James Orville Burns - Gabriola Sounder

James Orville Burns July 5, 1932 – May 21, 2025 Predeceased by his wife Norma, survived by his son Don, grandsons TJ and Donald, and great granddaughter Maya. He loved being on Gabriola and passed away peacefully at Wexford Creek Nanaimo.Read Article

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2025 Fire Board Election is opportunity for voters to reflect on the kind of leadership we want managing public services - Gabriola Sounder

2025 Fire Board Election is opportunity for voters to reflect on the kind of leadership we want managing public services With the upcoming election for the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District (GFPID), voters have an important opportunity to reflect on what kind of leadership we want managing our essential public services. Do we want trustees who follow best practices for term limits and who step aside after two terms, making room for f…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

How ballots are counted during a Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District Election - Gabriola Sounder

Sounder News The 2025 Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District election will take place on June 18 at the north Fire Hall, with voting open from noon until 7pm. The Interim Corporate Officer for the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District, along with the Returning Officer for the 2025 Election, provided the following information, describing how ballots would be counted in the 2025 Gabriola Fire Board election. Marjorie Colebrook is th…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

MV Nadon coming to Degnan Bay - Gabriola Sounder

Emily Carson-Apstein Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Several community members attended the April 17th Gabriola Islands Trust meeting to express their concern about a large boat that was going to be arriving at Degnan bay. They reported that the 58 foot catamaran has been purchased from the Vancouver Maritime Museum by a Gabriola resident who intends to moor it in Degnan Bay. The community members did not know the identity…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

Q&A with candidates running in 2025 Fire Board Election - Gabriola Sounder

There are six candidates running to be a Trustee on the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement Board. They are: Chris Bowers, Oliver Bussler, David Chorneyko, Paul Giffin, Rick Jackson, and Wayne Mercier. The Election will be on June 18 at Fire Hall #1 on Church Street. There are three positions available to be filled. More information on the election here. An All-Candidates Meeting will be happening on June 4 at the Agi Hall at 7pm. Ahead of that…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

The tax bill cometh - Gabriola Sounder

This past week, property owners on Gabriola started to receive their notices informing them what their specific local tax bills are this year. Every local government tax bill is up this year. Islands Trust increased 5.9%. Regional District of Nanaimo increased 8.6%. The Nanaimo Hospital contribution increased 21%. And the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District increase is 37.5%, putting fire protection 30% higher than the Islands Trust. R…Taxes · GabriolaRead Article

Response to, “There are truly limits to living on an island, but carrying capacity is only half the conversation” in May 28 Sounder - Gabriola Sounder

Dear Tobi Elliot, With respect to your tutorial essay in the May 28 Sounder I respect and appreciate your acknowledgement of the original settlers here and their history and meaningful use of land and resources. Also acknowledge the way things changed with land pre-emption, people then had no Idea, it wasn’t like the Wild West when people were slaughtered. Your essay has an underlying angry tone which I think is misdirected. Island residents are…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

Gabriola’s “Buy Local” Booklet returns for 2025 with stronger community impact - Gabriola Sounder

Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce The Gabriola Buy Local Coupon Booklet is back for 2025, bringing with it streamlined customer incentives and a powerful message: supporting local businesses strengthens the entire community. Launched in 2024, the booklet was designed to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally by offering customers to use a wide range of Gabriola businesses. Now in its second year, the 2025 edition comes with several e…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

RDN Director’s Report - Gabriola Sounder

Vanessa Craig Director, Electoral Area B(Gabriola, Mudge, and Decourcy Islands)Regional District of Nanaimo Happy June! Congratulations to all of the students who are completing their school year and gearing up for summer. With the nicer weather Huxley Park is hopping with many users, including children walking to the park after school. A reminder that the 30 km/hr playground zone around Huxley is in effect dawn to dusk 7 days per week! Emergenc…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

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