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Gabriola firefighter Nigel Denholm joining City of Vancouver Fire Department

“I’ve always enjoyed helping people. When I went on my first call, I knew if I could do that every single day, that’s what I would want to do.”

Valentine’s Wishes for GERTIE

By February 14 we will know the results of the referendum that will decide whether GERTIE will be part of Gabriola’s future.

Fishing Report for February 9, 2016

There were two groups of sea lions rafting out in front of my place then I saw a large fin and a killer whale jumped horizontally about ten feet out of the water, much like a trout jumping.

Getting out and about in 2016 - PHC and RDN open Taxi Saver program

The Taxi Saver program will help disabled adults and low-income seniors by subsiding 50 per cent of the taxi fare.

Fishing Report for February 2, 2016

The herring are starting to move in, so hopefully the fish will follow.

Fishing Report for Jan. 26, 2016

The herring are starting to move in, so hopefully the fish will follow.

New year, new projects to support through Village Food Market Community Card program

Rainbows helps children experiencing grief

The HOPE Centre is offering the RAINBOWS program to any school aged children experiencing grief.

Go GERTIE gathering gets good news on mil rate funding

The mil rate required to fund GERTIE with local tax dollars will be close to $12.50 per $100,000 assessed property value (as compared with the $14 announced earlier).

Fishing Report for January 19, 2016

Intel is so important to local fishermen, and the lack of it in the wintertime can be frustrating.