The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) says they plan to form a working group of stakeholders to weigh in on its plan to ...

The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department is launching a fundraising initiative in honour of Jay Dearman, whose passion for ...

BC Ferries says on March 17 and 18, a supplementary water-taxi will operate between the Nanaimo Harbour Port Authority Marina next to Nanaimo Harbour, and the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Emergency ...

In Electoral Area B (Gabriola, Mudge, Decourcy islands), the five-year trend shows there were 86 building permits issued in 2021, 85 in 2022, 52 in 2023, 71 in 2024 and 65 in 2025.  Changes between ...

Following the decision by BC Ferries in April 2025 to disband the province’s 13 volunteer Ferry Advisory Committees (FACs), members of the Gabriola community have taken steps to ensure that local ...

Here at home the Gabriola Community Seed Bank will be hosting its season launch on Mar 22 from 1-4 at the Agi Hall. We’ll also be signing up members who wish to get seed from the Seed Bank and ...

Gabriola Islanders are requesting specific solutions from BC Ferries CEO regarding the prohibition of damaged lithium-battery ...

Gurr says while there’s stretches of creeks that go dry in the summer, there’s also spring fed areas that hold water year round, turning into an oasis on the island for small invertebrates and ...

The following article discusses drug use and overdose. A list of resources for those who may need support in relation to these subjects follows this article. The Building Hope series is about the ...

Islands Trust say social media is not a preferred engagement option for residents in the Islands Trust Area, and will not be conducting social media campaigns with “engagement-driven tactics,” like ...

Island 8 stands ready at the Damen Shipyard in Galati, Romania, just before being launched. The vessel is one of 12 Island Class vessels that BC Ferries is building as part of the fleet renewal ...

BC Hydro is asking customers on Gabriola Island to conserve electricity and limit use for essential needs only. During repairs to the TELUS line today, crews discovered significant damage to equipment ...