Subscribe to News RSSDeaths due to drug overdose and alcohol use on rise
This past December and January had the highest monthly number of drug overdose deaths on record in BC.
read more...40th Anniversary of Gabriola Parent Participation Preschool
“It’s a beautiful space, and a fantastic program between the space and the program; it’s one of the nicest preschools I’ve ever worked at.” ~ Teacher Alex Dewar
read more...40th Anniversary of Gabriola Parent Participation Preschool
“It’s a beautiful space, and a fantastic program between the space and the program; it’s one of the nicest preschools I’ve ever worked at.” ~ Teacher Alex Dewar
read more...RDN in preliminary stages of a regional service review
The Regional District of Nanaimo Board is considering doing a review of the regional services it offers, and will be asking staff to prepare a report on what a regional services review might look like.
read more...A Community Forum on the Freighter Anchorage Proposal
All are invited to attend a community forum on the freighter anchorage proposal where Dr. Eoin Finn will give a presentation entitled, “LNG and the Salish Sea: A Threat to our Future”, on Thursday April 28th at the Gabriola Elementary School Gym at 6:30 pm.
read more...Alcohol a factor in April 15 single vehicle crash
On April 15, 2016 at approximately 10:30 pm Gabriola Island RCMP along with other emergency personnel responded to a report of a single vehicle collision near the intersection of North Rd. and South Rd.
read more...Lottie Anderson, making a transition after loss of her art studio to fire
Meeting Lottie Anderson for the first time you wouldn’t guess her art studio has just burned to the ground in Nanaimo with everything in it that she needs to be an artist.
read more...Behind the Scenes: Meet Frank Bunyan, GIRO’s scrap metal expert
Behind the Scenes is an ongoing Sounder series, looking at individual volunteers on Gabriola who are making a difference on the island.
read more...BCF adding ‘new’ sailings for July/August of 2016 & 2017
The weekend afternoon sailings will be back on the Gabriola ferry schedule this summer, as announced by the Gabriola Ferry Advisory Commission (FAC) this past week.
read more...New AEDs with donation from provincial program
Gabriola has six new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) installed, thanks to the BC Public Access to Defibrillation (PAD) Program, and the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department.
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Gabriola Sounder
June 24th, 2017