Gabriola Sounder

Gabriola’s NEDC funds on hold pending RDN report

The future of almost $65,000 in Gabriola tax dollars paid towards economic development and tourism is waiting on a Regional District of Nanaimo staff report before anyone makes a decision.

BC Ferries asked to improve system for medical loading

BC Ferries has been asked to look at improving the policies used to give medical priority loading to Gabriolans for whom certain sailings are essential to their ongoing treatments.

Canada Learning Bond a must for all parents

The CLB is a federal government program designed to help low income families save for their children’s education after high school.

Gabriola Fitness Centre wins inaugural Business of the Year award

The Gabriola Fitness Centre won the inaugural Gabriola Business of the Year award at the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce Gala and AGM.

RCMP Report Nov. 21 - Nov. 27

Extra sailings pilot showing positive results

BC Ferries said at the latest Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) meeting the sailings added to the Gabriola schedule this past summer did not pull traffic away from other sailings. That’s according to Darin Guenette, Manager of Communications for BCF.

Islanders Gather to Search For Tiny Eggs

A group of local volunteers recently took part in a unique type of egg hunt. They weren’t searching for Easter eggs, but rather eggs laid by surf smelt and pacific sand lance.

Env. Canada says dredged wood waste will not spread to Gabriola

According to Environment Canada, the proposal to dump dredged wood waste near Five Fingers Island will not present any danger to the marine area around Gabriola Island.

30,000 cubic meters of dredged wood waste to be dumped north-west of Gabriola shores

RCMP Report Nov. 13 - Nov. 20