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Fired Corporate Officer files civil claim against Fire District, Fire Chief, and Board Chair
March 26, 2025
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‘Laurette’ (aka Robyn Kelley) listens for the next number to be called at the CATS Alive bingo fundraiser held this past weekend at the Community Hall. The event raised $4,500, with organizers saying, “Cats Alive is deeply heartened and grateful for the community participation, generosity and enthusiasm.”
Federal election in Nanaimo-Ladysmith is rematch of 2021
Sounder News There are five candidates so far announced for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding in the April 28 federal election. The same five which ran in the 2021 election, for the same five parties. Lisa Marie Barron (NDP), Tamara Kronis (Conservative Party), Paul Manly...
RDN Board approves 8.6% increase for 2025 budget
Nicole Knowles Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has finalized the 2025-2029 financial plan. This was the topic of discussion at the latest RDN board meeting, held on March 25. Before voting, directors spent...
In camera minutes from March included with April agenda package by Gabriola Fire Board
Board discussed delay of 2025 AGM and election; taking loan from the Capital Reserves, and requesting to take loan from 2025 levyDerek Kilbourn Sounder News The agenda package for the April 2 meeting of the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District Board includes...
Laura Patrick elected chair of Islands Trust; and Gabriola LTC
Sounder News Laura Patrick has served the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Area since 2018 and steps into the leadership role with a commitment to advancing the Islands Trust’s preserve and protect mandate. Patrick has also been appointed to serve as the Chair for the...

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