BC Ferries is not allowing tow trucks carrying non-operational EVs to board any ships in the BC Ferries fleet. This stems ...

Since its creation in 1974, the Islands Trust has been mandated to “preserve and protect” the unique natural environment of ...

One problem is that the questions and metrics designed by the province are meant to describe the housing issues facing urban communities, and they mischaracterize or miss the issues that exist in Gulf ...

Distribution of illicit drug toxicity deaths in the Greater Nanaimo Community Health Service Area in 2024. Illicit drugs include street drugs, both controlled and illegal; medications not prescribed ...

On July 20, 2025, you are invited to attend the 100-year Anniversary Celebration of Our Lady of Victory Church at Silva Bay. A mass will take place at 2:30pm, followed by catering and outdoor ...

This report was delayed also, as I wanted to accompany it with Coho photos. Coho fishing has been very strong since the June ...

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 ...

The Gabriola Housing Society Board recently met on the Paisley site to unveil the new signage describing the affordable housing project. In photo: GHS Board members: Dave Adair, Bill McCallum, Wayne ...

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 ...

Opening Market Day – the Gabriola Agi Co-op Farmers Market opened for 2025 on May 17. For the seventh year in a row, Snuneymuxw Elder David Lax̌iya Bodaly (top photo) provided a welcoming for market ...

The Regional District of Nanaimo board of directors continues to advocate for building code changes to support moveable tiny homes, sending its second resolution on the topic to the Union of BC ...

According to the 2024 Gabriola Health Report, 40% of renters on Gabriola are experiencing a “core housing need”, meaning that their housing is too small, needs repair, or is financially unsustainable.