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Fishing Report for January 27, 2015
Fishing for ling basically includes three methods: bait, jigs or plastics.
read more...Early Days of the Gabriola Museum
2015 will mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Gabriola Museum.
read more...Fishing Report for January 20, 2015
Terminal gear for salmon trolling starts with the colour and brand of flashers.
read more...4-H year kickoff January 18
A new year of 4-H is starting now. Our first get-together for all returning members and potential new members will be downstairs at the Community Hall on Sunday, January 18, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
read more...Maiden voyage for Blanche, GERTIE’s newest bus
She’s big (enough), she’s white, and she’s already on the road – yes, Blanche DeL’Isle joined the GERTIE fleet last week and was launched on her maiden voyage (Route A, round-the-island) on Tuesday, January 6.
read more...Fishing Report for January 12, 2015
I’ve gotten two reports that the outside of Porlier Pass is teeming with chinook and coho.
read more...Gabriolans entered in 750 mile race to Alaska
Quill Goldman, Mitch Burns and Jesse Bartlett of Gabriola will be taking on (at last count) 12 other teams in the inaugural 750 mile Race to Alaska (R2AK).
read more...Gabriola contributes unique species to Nanaimo Christmas Bird Count
This year was the 115th annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), when volunteers survey bird populations across North America, Mexico and parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.
read more...Fishing Report for January 5, 2015
Chinook fishing seems to be picking up slightly in the area - Grande, Thrasher, and Orlebar are all producing the occasional fish.
read more...CATS Alive seeking foster homes
When Cat’s Alive released homeless Annie Cat into my house for fostering that first day, I thought, “Oh dear, this cat is one angry looking critter.”
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