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Island Health recommends making immunizations part of back to school routine

Camp Miriam helps The Commons

Every summer, Gabriola’s Camp Miriam has groups of young campers, ranging in age from about 8 to 14, visiting from across Canada and the US.

Hot GERTIE News

The fall schedule is in the works as this is being written, and will begin September 7.

Fishing Report for August 25, 2015

The most interesting thing I heard this week was that two fish were jigged in 35 feet of water off Thrasher - very old school, and very cool.

Busy Dog days for GERTIE!

The GERTIE buses are enjoying summer visitors and local adventurers, with a few fun charters to keep things interesting.

Fishing Report for August 18, 2015

The yoyo effect continues with the chinook locally. Thrasher and Entrance Reef can both be hot, or suddenly go dry.

Gabriola gymnast qualifies for World Championships

Needs fundraising help to get him there

Fishing Report for August 11, 2015

The teener chinook seemed to get scarcer later in the week, only to be replaced by a lot of undersized from 3 to 5 pounds.

Fishing Report for August 4, 2015

The pinks are swarming in local waters. Thrasher, Entrance, offshore , and the Fingers are producing huge amount of these fish.

Gabriola orchard now part of Gulf Island cider movement