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Fishing Report for October 6
Salmon fishing is pretty shaky lately. The chinook have headed for the rivers, and we can only hope that the feeder chinook come in to replace them in October.
read more...GERTIE greets autumn in fine form
The fall fair at the Commons provided new and regular community bus riders with an opportunity to comment on the upcoming (February 2016) referendum to decide GERTIE’s future, and the comments were overwhelmingly supportive.
read more...Knowing is Better: Island Health to offer optional HIV testing
In Canada, approximately one in four people who are living with HIV are unaware of their infection.
read more...BC Ministry says it is bringing certification and certainty to B.C. organic foods and beverages
A sign says the fruits and vegetables for sale are organic, but what does that really mean and according to whom?
read more...Caravan Dancers add south end evening
Gabriola Caravan Dancers are about having fun in a way that unites the mind and body.
read more...A walk on the mystical side
The Gabriola Ecumenical Society is gearing up for an exciting year of programs with this theme ‘A Walk on the Mystical Side.’
read more...Fishing Report for Sept. 29
There are still a few chinook present at Entrance Reef and Thrasher. Depths range from 160 to 200 feet on the downrigger in 160 to 220 feet of water.
read more...GIRO Matters: Recycling Steel
The income generated from our metal bin helps to fund other areas of our operation that make no return. We will continue to offer this valuable service but we must increase our drop off fee for large appliances from $5 to $10. This fee continues to be a great deal, as the standard charge at other locations is $25.
read more...New Exhibit: the Inner Life of Clams & Other Bivalves
Connor Reid, age 10, has installed his bivalves exhibit at the Gabriola Museum, next to the existing BeachQuest marine exhibit.
read more...Fishing Report for Sept. 22
Well, the last busy week of charter fishing was ruined by high winds, so I don’t have too much to report.
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