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Solar footprint of Gabriola growing
With one quick delivery, GabEnergy has increased the solar footprint on Gabriola by another 25.5 kW for a grand total of 94 kW.
read more...Name the newest GERTIE bus!
You may have heard via the Island Grapevine that the GERTIE fleet has expanded to include a 24- seat handi-dart style bus, and it’ll be ready to roll as soon as we – with your help – give it a name.
read more...Fishing Report for April 28 2015
Chinook fishing has picked up, with most anglers bringing home fish in the 10 to 15 pound size category. Offshore, Fingers (at the Humps), Entrance and the Flat Tops in the 600 to 900 foot depth are the target zones. Downrigger depths run 120 to 180 feet.
read more...No private life for the public servant
April 21 Editorial
read more...An Earth Day piece from GROWLS
In 1990 Canada joined International Earth Day and six million Canadians and one billion people in 170 countries took part in Earth Day celebrations. It is a day of action which changes human behaviour and provokes policy changes.
read more...Remembering the Sweet Bitter Spring of 1945
read more...Friends of Bethlehem looking to save Retreat Centre in Nanaimo
Bethlehem Retreat Centre on Westwood Lake in North Nanaimo is being sold by the Benedictine Sisters who have operated it as an ecumenical spiritual centre for the past 27 years.
read more...Fishing Report for April 21 2015
The chinook are starting their migration into local waters, and like most years, they are coming from the North.
read more...Student teacher brings Object Art to Grade 2/3 class
Student teacher named Emma Garforth-Bles shares her passion for art, nature and Andy Goldsworthy’s creations with the Grade 2/3 class at GES.
read more...Adult slo-pitch season starts April 26
The Gabriola adult coed softball season starts on Sunday, April 26. We are thrilled to have eight teams participating this year.
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