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GIRO build progressing
As some islanders may already be aware, the Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO) is now undergoing a major renovation.
read more...Busy Season for GabEnergy
The hot, sunny weather that has blanketed the Gulf Islands this spring and early summer has challenged even the most experienced gardeners but it’s also provided the perfect conditions under which to harvest solar energy.
read more...Fishing Report for July 21, 2015
Chinook fishing yo-yoed back to its sketchy pattern last week. There were occasional good catches off Grande to Whalebone, and Entrance Reef, but the consistency of the fishery declined.
read more...Fairyn Bye Receives $2000 Scholarship
The directors of the Gabriola Ambulance Society are pleased to congratulate Fairyn Bye, recipient of the $2,000 annual scholarship awarded by the Society to a Gabriola student who is pursuing a career in the medical field.
read more...GERTIE Celebrates Community
From the Canada Day celebrations, to the Emergency Preparedness meeting and the new evening restaurant/pub runs, GERTIE will connect you with community - something we all need more than ever during these smoky, fire-alert days and nights.
read more...Fishing Report for July 14, 2015
Chinook fishing was quite good this week! We retained 13 chinook between 8 and 23 pounds during the mid week stretch.
read more...Fishing Report for July 7, 2015
Chinook fishing improved this week, with good catches coming from Entrance Reef and Grande to the waterfall.
read more...Fishing Report for June 30, 2015
Results of the 2015 Silva Bay Fishing Derby!
read more...Nanaimo Poet Laureate Naomi Beth Wakan Receives Honourary Ambassador Award
Gabriola Island poet, Naomi Beth Wakan, has received a special award from the Federation of British Columbia Writers.
read more...Skydive Jump for a Cure
Two weekends ago, the team partnered up with Skydive Vancouver Island to “Jump for A Cure,” raising funds for breast cancer research and providing the exhilarating opportunity to jump out of a plane and fall back to Earth.
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