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The seasonal campfire ban is in effect. Full list of regulations on the Gabriola Fire web site.

The 2025 Cultivate 2025 Cultivate Performing and Arts Festival took place this past weekend at the Gabriola Commons, hosted by the Gabriola Arts Council.

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BCF prohibits EVs from being towed onto ships

BCF prohibits EVs from being towed onto ships

16/07/2025 | ,

Derek Kilbourn Sounder News Electric vehicle (EV) owners have reason to worry about what they will have to do if they find their vehicle requires repairs off Gabriola or other islands in BC. BC Ferries is not allowing tow trucks carrying non-operational EVs to board...

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Ferry delays on Thursday last week saw the ferry line extend down Ivory Way, with drivers having to make choices about whether to cross the yellow line to continue towards ferry hill on Taylor Bay Rd.

Derek Kilbourn, Gabriola  Sounder photo

BCF prohibits EVs from being towed onto ships

BCF prohibits EVs from being towed onto ships

16/07/2025 | ,

Derek Kilbourn Sounder News Electric vehicle (EV) owners have reason to worry about what they will have to do if they find their vehicle requires repairs off Gabriola or other islands in BC. BC Ferries is not allowing tow trucks carrying non-operational EVs to board...

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Clinic

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Gabriola Ferry docked at night

The Malaspina Galleries

Potato Cannons

Remembrance Day

Chamber awards

Car Show

Lions Concert on the Green

Market Musicians

Peace Doves

Lnd Gathering launch

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