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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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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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Trees · Paisley

Controversial proposal to remove trees and expand van and sales centre in Paisley back on table

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Architects submit fresh proposals which could see Northern Vans site in Linwood Road extend into woodland behind it.See the Story

Gabriola · Gabriola

Islands Trust Governmental Review Request Denied

Since 2022, the Islands Trust council has repeatedly requested that the province of B.C. review and update their mandate, scope, and funding structure. The request was delayed several times because of elections, and now has been formally rejected by Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Ravi Kahlon in a two-page letter received this past May.  This rejection was a topic of discussion at the recent Islands Trust Quarterly Meeting on Saltsprin…See the Story

Gabriola · Gabriola

Regarding Federal Transport Minister Freeland’s response to BC Ferries deal with Chinese Company - Gabriola Sounder

One of the reasons folks argued against electing Mark Carney’s Liberals was that despite “a change in the coach – the players remained the same”. This came to mind while I read coverage this past weekend, with Freeland expressing concern that Canadian Companies weren’t involved, given how much taxpayer money was involved. She made these remarks in her role as Federal Transport Minister. This response reveals that as Transport Minister she is lac…See the Story

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Somerset arsonist sentenced, released on time served - Gabriola Sounder

Macleod served over two years, while awaiting sentencing Sounder News Nathan Macleod, found guilty after breaking into a home at Somerset Farm and lighting it on fire, has been released from jail, having served his jail time while awaiting sentencing. On October 7, 2023, Macleod broke into the home of Eric and Sue Boulton at Somerset Farm. On entering the home, he found Sue in the living room, and refused to leave when asked to. C…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

Dan Pelton - Gabriola Sounder

Dan Pelton It is with great sadness that my sisters and I announce the sudden passing of our brother Dan Pelton. Dan is survived by the three of us, our spouses and his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and a grand-nephew spread across the country. Dan was born in Montreal and spent his childhood there. He moved to Ottawa with his family in the early seventies and then again to Thunder Bay where he completed a diploma in journalism at Confederat…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

Reconciliatory renaming within the Islands Trust - Gabriola Sounder

Emily Carson-Apstein Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder One topic that came up repeatedly at the Islands Trust Quarterly Meeting on Salt Spring Island in mid-June was indigenous relationships and reconciliation. It’s one thing to make land acknowledgements at events and put reconciliation in a mission or vision statement, but it’s another thing to actually work with indigenous communities to put those words into action. A rep…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

Kathy Gurr retires as GES kindergarten teacher - Gabriola Sounder

Emily Carson-Apstein Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Kathy Gurr began as a parent volunteer and substitute teacher in the year 2000, and has been teaching on and off ever since! She’s taught kindergarten at Gabriola Elementary since 2016, and this summer marks her retirement. When asked what drew her to kindergarten, Kathy says: “I love this age and stage of a child’s learning journey. Four and five year olds are discoveri…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

Concerned gulf islanders request Islands Trust tackle ferry issues - Gabriola Sounder

Emily Carson-Apstein Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Since BC Ferries disbanded the Ferry Advisory Committees in December of 2024, gulf island residents have lost an important avenue to voice concerns about the ferry service we all rely on. As a record-breaking tourist season ramps up (no pun intended), ferries are already overloaded and locals have to compete with tourist traffic as well as construction equipment, and tru…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

BC Ferries extends deadline to July 9 for public input on which sailings to not cancel during terminal refurbishment - Gabriola Sounder

Sounder News Gabriolans have two weeks left – until July 9 – to let BC Ferries know what they think of the current proposal for terminal upgrades on the Gabriola ferry route. This past Sunday, BC Ferries staff – including Communications staff and project managers – hosted an information session at the Gabriola Island Community Hall. Tamara Olsen, Community Relations Manager for BC Ferries, led the presentation. This coming fall and winter, and i…Sailing · GabriolaRead Article

Bussler, Chorneyko, and Mercier elected to Fire Board - Gabriola Sounder

Derek Kilbourn Sounder News Oliver Bussler, David Chorneyko, and Wayne Mercier were elected to the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District Board in the 2025 Election, held last Wednesday, June 18. Following the election, Mercier was appointed Chair of the Board, a decision voted on by the Board. This year’s election saw the highest turnout in voters, with 1035 ballots cast. Three were spoiled and two were rejected. Once the votes had all b…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

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…Gabriola · GabriolaRead Article

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