Gibsons

Number of Gibsons residents oppose automatic loan approval

They want referendum about Town borrowing $2.7 million; Silas White says referendum is costly, and public supports replacing water infrastructure

Four out of five council members rejected third reading last night; public will have big say in any new proposal

Ukrainian family in Gibsons is organizing shipments of medical supplies and food with the help of the local Rotary Club

Removal will take place during Spring break; participant at information meeting “very angry” about tree cutting during a nesting season

Town of Gibsons CAO Emanuel Machado dismissed Al Beaver’s findings but admitted the data on the Town’s website are incomplete

Town looking into new bylaw or policy to force landlords to keep their rental accommodation safe and in good repair

Tenants for Franklin Road project selected, can move in on May 1, rent is 30-35 per cent of gross income

FOI request shows town “has surrendered” lease to the foreshore of Winegarden Park for the “New Marina at the George”

Gibsons Waterfront Defence Association calls tree destruction due to construction of the George unacceptable, asks town to protect the trees

John Roper has documented damage from growing high tides along Gibsons waterfront for decades; urgent work needed within 5 years