Cancelled Coal Project Not The End of Gabriola Anchorage Threat
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...
Write a Letter
Who should I write to: Any decision to designate anchorages around Gabriola Island must be approved by the Federal Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau. The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and The Minister of Environment and Climate Change should be involved too. Note...
Locals want voices heard as Feds form freighter anchorage plan
September 5, 2017 - 5:30pm | By Ian Holmes | Nanaimo News Now NANAIMO — A national strategy being developed to overhaul where and how large freighter ships can anchor has the attention of people on Gabriola Island. A previous plan by the federal government's Pacific...
DFO decision not to review anchorage proposal was misinformed and should be reversed, say Gabriola residents and respected scientists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2016 DFO decision not to review anchorage proposal was misinformed and should be reversed, say Gabriola residents and respected scientists (Gabriola Island BC) Scientists and Gabriola Island residents are urging the federal Fisheries...
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Thank you to Chris Straw
GAFA members met recently for the first time after Chris Straw’s sudden death. The Zoom meeting began with quiet greetings, all of us knowing how deeply the tragedy of Chris’ passing has impacted everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. At first, no one knew...
Join GAFA for a screening of Sonic Sea on May 16th at 7pm
Professor Ross Chapman will answer questions on underwater acoustics. Sonic Sea is a 60-minute documentary about the impact of industrial and military noise on whales and other marine life. It tells the story of Ken Balcomb, a former US Navy officer who solved a...
GAFA presents Sonic Sea, May 16th
Join GAFA for a screening of Sonic Sea on May 16th at 7pm. Professor Ross Chapman will answer questions on underwater acoustics. MAY 16 / DOORS OPEN AT 7PM THE ROXY, GABRIOLA ENTRANCE & REFRESHMENTS BY DONATION Sonic Sea is a 60-minute documentary about the impact of...