Gabriola Sounder

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

Sustainable Gabriola celebrates 200th heat pump

One of the goals of Sustainable Gabriola - a consortium of individuals who care about the long-term sustainability of the island - is improved energy efficiency.

Time to Play: giving children opportunities

Time to Play is a film of interest to anyone, but is specifically directed to those who are spending time with young children - parents, grandparents, early years educators.

“Changing the world, one heart at a time”

On Saturday, Feb. 7, the Gabriola Ecumenical Society will be sponsoring a presentation on L’Arche (the Ark), which is a community for people with disabilities who live with those who care for them.