Gabriola Sounder

A walk on the mystical side

The Gabriola Ecumenical Society is gearing up for an exciting year of programs with this theme ‘A Walk on the Mystical Side.’

Fishing Report for Sept. 29

There are still a few chinook present at Entrance Reef and Thrasher. Depths range from 160 to 200 feet on the downrigger in 160 to 220 feet of water.

GIRO Matters: Recycling Steel

The income generated from our metal bin helps to fund other areas of our operation that make no return. We will continue to offer this valuable service but we must increase our drop off fee for large appliances from $5 to $10. This fee continues to be a great deal, as the standard charge at other locations is $25.

New Exhibit: the Inner Life of Clams & Other Bivalves

Connor Reid, age 10, has installed his bivalves exhibit at the Gabriola Museum, next to the existing BeachQuest marine exhibit.

Fishing Report for Sept. 22

Well, the last busy week of charter fishing was ruined by high winds, so I don’t have too much to report.

Fishing Report for Sept. 15

Chinook fishing is still on the slow side at Thrasher and the Grande. If you catch a fish or two a trip you are doing well.

Gabriola Power & Sail Squadron Turns 20.

The Gabriola Island Power and Sail Squadron approaches its 20th year of existence in instructing safe boating, vessel handling and navigation.

GERTIE ready for school, work, and fun!

Everyday Experts added as Library starts fall programming

Fall programming has begun at the Gabriola Public Library, with a new program started called Everyday Experts.

Fishing Report for Sept. 8

Well, the rain came, and we surely needed it. I don’t know if it provided sufficient water for the salmon to actually enter the rivers, but it sure moved the pinks and most of the chinook out of our waters.