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The Gabriola Agricultural Co-op hosted Applefest at the Gabriola Commons this past Sunday afternoon. Betty Kehler (above) and her team were pressing apples, utilizing the leftover pulp in the Commons gardens. Below photo: the Squash race volunteers made sure youth on the island were able to build and race their creations this year. In celebration of it being Applefest, youth were encouraged to build either a squash or apple racer this year, with trophies given for fastest apple racer, fastest squash racer, and fastest ‘heavyweight’ (squash or apple). Derek Kilbourn photos.
Theatre Centre season tickets on sale Oct. 8
Gabriola RCMP Photo Dibs Barisic Sprem Gabriola Theatre Centre The 25/26 Presenting Series at the Gabriola Theatre Centre (GTC) is once again bringing incredible theatre from across Canada to our island. Jasmine Howes, artistic director says, “I am so pleased to bring...
Tiny Homes conversation reignited at UBCM
Findings from a technical panel in March were presented at the conference, more work still to be doneHope Lompe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder The tiny home saga continues as local elected officials gathered at the UBCM conference last month in...
Fire Board approves purchase of vehicle extrication tools
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department will be purchasing a new set of vehicle extrication equipment this coming year, replacing the current set which is almost 30 years old. Fire Chief Will Sprogis asked the Board to approve the purchase,...
Panacea Herbs grows forward with loan from Gabriola Island Community Investment Co-op
Submitted Photo Talyn Martin (right) has purchased Panacea Herbs from Margo Anfossie, through a loan in mid-september from the Gabriola Island Community Investment Co-op.Carol Martin Gabriola Island Community Investment Co-op Board members of the Gabriola Island...
The Gabriola Agricultural Co-op hosted Applefest at the Gabriola Commons this past Sunday afternoon. Betty Kehler (above) and her team were pressing apples, utilizing the leftover pulp in the Commons gardens. Below photo: the Squash race volunteers made sure youth on the island were able to build and race their creations this year. In celebration of it being Applefest, youth were encouraged to build either a squash or apple racer this year, with trophies given for fastest apple racer, fastest squash racer, and fastest ‘heavyweight’ (squash or apple). Derek Kilbourn photos.
Theatre Centre season tickets on sale Oct. 8
Gabriola RCMP Photo Dibs Barisic Sprem Gabriola Theatre Centre The 25/26 Presenting Series at the Gabriola Theatre Centre (GTC) is once again bringing incredible theatre from across Canada to our island. Jasmine Howes, artistic director says, “I am so pleased to bring...
Fire Board approves purchase of vehicle extrication tools
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department will be purchasing a new set of vehicle extrication equipment this coming year, replacing the current set which is almost 30 years old. Fire Chief Will Sprogis asked the Board to approve the purchase,...
Panacea Herbs grows forward with loan from Gabriola Island Community Investment Co-op
Submitted Photo Talyn Martin (right) has purchased Panacea Herbs from Margo Anfossie, through a loan in mid-september from the Gabriola Island Community Investment Co-op.Carol Martin Gabriola Island Community Investment Co-op Board members of the Gabriola Island...
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