Gabriola Sounder

Connecting islanders to services and supports for those with mental health struggles and substance use issues

A provincial initiative entitled the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use (CYMHSU) Collaborative - a partnership of Doctors of BC and Ministry of Health - is connecting with the Gabriola Island community to improve services and supports for local children, youth and families struggling with mental health and substance use issues.

Fishing Report for February 16, 2016

This is the motion that was passed by S.F.A.B. with regard to the proposed anchorages of cape sized freighters off the northeast side of Gabriola.

HOPE Centre offering program for families dealing with divorce or separation

Family Transitions is a group parenting program for divorced or separated parents. It gives the parents new ways to help protect their children, and themselves, from the fallout of a family split.

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