Gabriola Sounder

Gabriolans helping islander during post-seizure recovery

Gabriolans are banding together to help out Liz VanWeerden, a long-time resident of Gabriola who is recovering from seizures she had two weeks ago.

Fishing Report for February 17 2015

The winter springs are in. I have heard from friends in Parksville that fishing off French Creek is hot, with many people limiting out on winter chinook ranging from 6 to 15 pounds.

GaLTT celebrates another great year by talking about sex...

Who knew the pleasurable piscine courting life could be so fascinatingly complex and dangerous?

New Slow Down and Move Over regulations put in place for BC Roads

Effective this past January 1, the B.C. government made a Motor Vehicle Act regulation change to simplify the Slow Down Move Over rule, in order to make work locations safer for roadside workers.

Show Birds Some Love on Valentine’s Weekend

Join the Great Backyard Bird Count!

Fishing Report for February 10 2015

In the 1970’s, 80’s and early 90’s most of the locals jigged for salmon.

Around the Island for February 3, 2015

Bits and Bites from around Gabriola

Fishing Report for February 3 2015

One type of chinook fishing that is rarely seen anymore is mooching.

Rainbows program for children experiencing grief

The HOPE Centre is currently offering Rainbows to any school-aged children and their parents experiencing grief. The following piece was written for the Sounder by one participant mother.

GERTIE receives $5K from RDN; $1,500 from Gabriola Lions