Drek Daa and Chester go through their lines at the Poetry Gabriola Festival held this past weekend at the Dragon’s Lodge. The two were the hosts for the Friday portion of the Festival entitled, “You’re an Animal!” The weekend’s evenings were sold out, with plenty of on and off-island attendees. Derek Kilbourn photo
Trustees seek to prioritize bylaw enforcement
Island Trustees will be working with bylaw enforcement staff to come up with a new way to prioritize enforcement on bylaw infractions on Gabriola Island.
read more...BCUC gives go ahead to 7% hydro rate increase
The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) issued a decision on Feb. 15 regarding BC Hydro’s rate application which. These changes will be reflected on bills effective April 1, 2012.
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Arts & Events
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Margot Fedoruk in her tub with a few of her products. Derek Kilbourn photo
Sounder Events Calendar
Listings of what's happening on Gabriola.
read more...Spotlight on Margot Fedoruk
Sweet Serenity, New Goddess Blend, Thrill Me! Margot Fedoruk first moved to Gabriola Island over 12 years ago and began teaching melt-and-pour soap making classes in her own kitchen.
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Lifestyle
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Chef Jonah Hicks in the Silva Bay kitchen, preparing the Turf part of the Mexico-style Surf and Turf special. Derek Kilbourn photo
A Passion for Island Food: Silva Bay Pub & Restaurant, sizzling all year round
Do you like your seafood sustainable? Your sauces made from scratch? A menu that reflects the seasons? Then it’s time to head down to Silva Bay Pub & Restaurant and indulge in a dish prepared by the personable, and talented, young chef Jonah Hicks.
read more...Hope for Gabriola Youth
In November 2011, the start of an eight-month program created for our island youth called the Grade 7 HOPE program began. This program was developed nine years ago in response to some challenges Gabriola youth were facing.
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