by filament | Sep 25, 2023 | What's New
The federal government hosted its regular Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) conference in Vancouver on February 22 and 23rd. Canada’s OPP is a broad cross ministry, industry and government initiative aimed at growing Canada’s economy and supporting job growth,...
by filament | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
The conversation around freighter anchorages in the Southern Gulf Islands is getting more attention. Recent coverage from CBC and attention from local politicians and celebrities has led to a rise in interest and letters submitted but we need your voice. The No...
by filament | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
The voices of community groups alarmed with the onslaught of bulk cargo ships anchoring throughout the Southern Gulf Islands just got louder. The South Coast Ship Watch Alliance includes Gabriolans Against Freighter Anchorages society (GAFA) and other groups from...
by filament | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s hard to believe but it was exactly 4 years ago this week that Gabriolans learned, through the Sounder, about the plan for five freighter anchorages along the NE shores of Gabriola. The joint...
by filament | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Cancellation of a proposed $15 million coal transfer facility in the mouth of the Fraser River was met with cautious optimism by Gabriola residents. But the shutdown doesn’t remove the threat...
