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The Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron performed over Nanaimo Harbour on Friday and Saturday this past weekend, with the team making a number of passes over Gabriola Island during the performances. Friday’s performance was the team’s ‘low level’ show, due to cloud cover and rain. The weather cleared on Saturday, allowing the Snowbirds to perform their high level show. Sarah Holmes photo

Mudge Residents Review Bylaws

Mudge Residents Review Bylaws

20/08/2025 | ,

Emily Carson-Apstein Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder The Mudge Island Community Association (MICA) has released the results of a survey designed to aid the Islands Trust in the process of reviewing Mudge Island’s bylaws (the rules which govern...

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The Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron performed over Nanaimo Harbour on Friday and Saturday this past weekend, with the team making a number of passes over Gabriola Island during the performances. Friday’s performance was the team’s ‘low level’ show, due to cloud cover and rain. The weather cleared on Saturday, allowing the Snowbirds to perform their high level show. Sarah Holmes photo

Mudge Residents Review Bylaws

Mudge Residents Review Bylaws

20/08/2025 | ,

Emily Carson-Apstein Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder The Mudge Island Community Association (MICA) has released the results of a survey designed to aid the Islands Trust in the process of reviewing Mudge Island’s bylaws (the rules which govern...

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