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Section of Harrison Way to be closed for road repairs. Detours in place till July 18.

Taiko drummers with 7 Potatoes – the Central Vancouver Island Japanese Canadian Society – performed under the Timber Frame entrance at the Gabriola Museum, to recognize and honour Asian Heritage Month, and as part of the Museum’s official opening of the 2025 season. An exhibit on the history of the Japanese Canadians of Gabriola is currently being produced by the Museum volunteers. It was announced at the celebrations on May 17, and will be opening in spring of 2026. Derek Kilbourn photo

No extra sailings for Gabriola

No extra sailings for Gabriola

22/05/2025 |

We’re into the summer now. But there won’t be any changes to Gabriola’s schedule. That story here. No extra sailings to alleviate summer traffic. Instead, BC Ferries encourages those riding ferries to do so during non-peak hours. The issue: Gabriola’s peak hours for...

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Saturday Market opens for 2025

Saturday Market opens for 2025

22/05/2025 |

Opening Market Day - the Gabriola Agi Co-op Farmers Market opened for 2025 on May 17. For the seventh year in a row, Snuneymuxw Elder David Lax̌iya Bodaly (top photo) provided a welcoming for market goers and vendors before the bell rang announcing the start of Market...

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