Gabriola Sounder

Cyclists asking drivers to be patient; share the road responsibly

With this coming weekend being the May Long, islanders are likely to see an increase in both motor vehicle traffic and bicycle traffic on Gabriola roads.

Fishing Report for May 5 2015

The Silva Bay Salmon Derby is in its normal slot, Father’s Day weekend, June 20 and 21. Tickets are now on sale at Silva Bay Marina and Page’s Resort.

Fishing Report for May 5 2015

Chinook fishing is coming on strong. The numbers are higher off the Fingers, but fishing in 600 to 900 feet of water straight out from Silva Bay has been productive the past week.

Solar footprint of Gabriola growing

With one quick delivery, GabEnergy has increased the solar footprint on Gabriola by another 25.5 kW for a grand total of 94 kW.

Name the newest GERTIE bus!

You may have heard via the Island Grapevine that the GERTIE fleet has expanded to include a 24- seat handi-dart style bus, and it’ll be ready to roll as soon as we – with your help – give it a name.

Fishing Report for April 28 2015

Chinook fishing has picked up, with most anglers bringing home fish in the 10 to 15 pound size category. Offshore, Fingers (at the Humps), Entrance and the Flat Tops in the 600 to 900 foot depth are the target zones. Downrigger depths run 120 to 180 feet.

No private life for the public servant

April 21 Editorial

An Earth Day piece from GROWLS

In 1990 Canada joined International Earth Day and six million Canadians and one billion people in 170 countries took part in Earth Day celebrations. It is a day of action which changes human behaviour and provokes policy changes.

Remembering the Sweet Bitter Spring of 1945

Friends of Bethlehem looking to save Retreat Centre in Nanaimo

Bethlehem Retreat Centre on Westwood Lake in North Nanaimo is being sold by the Benedictine Sisters who have operated it as an ecumenical spiritual centre for the past 27 years.