Gabriola Sounder

"Historic" storm knocks Gabriola power out till Christmas

Repairs to Gabriola delayed due to sheer size and impact of storm to southern BC

Province says no closed season, no bag limit, on feral Gabriola turkeys

As of 2018, it is open season with no bag limit for turkeys on Gabriola.

BCF not hiring flaggers

BC Ferries will not be utilizing flagging persons for the Gabriola ferry lineup.

RDN increasing Gabriola recreation contract by $8,000

The Regional District of Nanaimo is looking to supplement annual grant funding received by the Gabriola Recreation Society (GRS) from the Canada Summer Jobs program for their Summer Student Coordinator position to a maximum combined total of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) for the 2019 and 2020 fiscal years.

Gabriola Fire Chief positive about BCAS dispatch model

A new dispatch system introduced by the BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) has changed the criteria under which the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department first responders are called out with BC Ambulance.

RDN looking to automate waste collection by 2020

The Regional District of Nanaimo is contemplating bringing in automated waste collection - for all areas of the RDN currently receiving waste pickup, including Gabriola.

Director and Trustees settling in to new term

Mainroad says it is ready for winter

Gabriolans should see an improvement in road conditions when the snow flies this winter - with new methods and potentially new equipment being brought in by the new road contractor.

Lunch Bunch still not getting a ‘yes’ from BCF for a Nanaimo Ferry Cam

The Gabriola Lunch Bunch (GLB) is asking to expand their “ferry cam” service to the Nanaimo end of the Gabriola ferry route.

Sheila Malcolmson intending to run for MLA seat in Nanaimo

Sheila Malcolmson announced this past week she will seek the BC NDP nomination for the upcoming by-election in Nanaimo.