Gabriola Sounder

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.

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.

Fishing Report for January 12, 2015

I’ve gotten two reports that the outside of Porlier Pass is teeming with chinook and coho.

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).

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.

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.

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.”

Fishing Report for December 29, 2014

Happy Holidays! All the best in the New Year!

‘Adopt-a-grandparent’ program inspired by Gabriola family

GERTIE: Gabriola Does Provide

Just in time for Christmas, Santa has sent two new volunteer drivers to GERTIE.