Gabriola Sounder

Log cabin donation: ISBA celebrates 20 Years

The Island School of Building Arts (ISBA), nestled on the south end of Gabriola, is celebrating 20 years of teaching and sharing a passion for the timeless craft of building by hand.

Mudge islanders clear property for emergency equipment

"For now, we have a property that we can park our three trucks on. We are feeling good about our momentum.”

GES students visit with award-winning Victoria author and illustrator, Chris Tougas

The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) and Gabriola Elementary School (GES) have been working together to bring some great talent to the school, with three authors visiting the school recently and talking to classes in conjunction with the Vancouver Island Book Festival.

Big changes underway for Farmer’s Market and Agi Hall

In the immediate future, the Market will be opening on May 21. In the longer term, the Board is looking to replace the Agi Hall with a smaller timber-frame and glass building, a couple years from now.

Anchorage proponents asking DFO to approve proposal, overriding study showing serious harm will be done to fish habitat

Mental Health Week - an opportunity to expand social connections

One of the key elements of good mental health is having social connections. But what does that mean - and how much is enough?

Fishing Report for May 3, 2016

There will be an informal, memorial fishing derby for Rolly Montrose on the May Long Weekend. Rolly was an avid fisherman, often seen trolling with delight along the Grande with his wife Kathy.

Carole Phinney, on losing her son to mental illness

One month ago, Carole Phinney’s son took his own life. Paul was 47 years old and had been struggling with mental illness for 20 years. Phinney, who is 72 years old, has courageously decided to share her story, hoping it will change how society sees mental illness and what can be done to support those affected by it.

Port Nanaimo seeks jurisdiction over southern Gulf Islands’ waters

Gabriolans Against Freighter Anchorages Society (GAFA) and other Gulf Island groups are concerned with a proposal from the Nanaimo Port Authority to expand its jurisdiction to include the North East coast of Gabriola Island and all of the waters in and around the southern Gulf Islands.

GVFD rededicates Fire Hall #1 in memory of Albert J. Reed

Reed was involved with the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District for almost 20 years, 18 years as an elected Trustee.