Gabriola Sounder

Busy Dog days for GERTIE!

The GERTIE buses are enjoying summer visitors and local adventurers, with a few fun charters to keep things interesting.

Fishing Report for August 18, 2015

The yoyo effect continues with the chinook locally. Thrasher and Entrance Reef can both be hot, or suddenly go dry.

Gabriola gymnast qualifies for World Championships

Needs fundraising help to get him there

Fishing Report for August 11, 2015

The teener chinook seemed to get scarcer later in the week, only to be replaced by a lot of undersized from 3 to 5 pounds.

Fishing Report for August 4, 2015

The pinks are swarming in local waters. Thrasher, Entrance, offshore , and the Fingers are producing huge amount of these fish.

Gabriola orchard now part of Gulf Island cider movement

New Gabriola health and wellness website connects you with the services you need

Electric nylon weed eaters approved by Fire Department

Electric weed eaters, with nylon line, used in early shift (before 1pm and watching the site for an hour following) likely pose less of a risk of a fire than the long grass itself.

Nominate a Neighbour in the RDN’s Water Saver Contest

Until September 4, 2015, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and the City of Parksville will be taking nominations from residents who think their neighbour is doing a great job reducing water consumption. A weekly draw will determine prize winners.

GERTIE’s Summer Fun (so far)

GERTIE’s Friday and Saturday evening pub and restaurant runs, from the Surf Lodge to Silva Bay and in between, are a success so far, and we’ve adjusted the evening schedule so that the times between runs are more even, allowing for dinner and drinks at all locations.