Gabriola Sounder

Six Gabriola students among high school grads receiving $474,500 towards post-secondary education

This month, hundreds of graduating high school students from Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (SD68) received a total of $474,500 in scholarships, bursaries and awards from the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation to pursue post-secondary education.

Two deceased men pulled from Gabriola waters

A pair of unrelated incidents last week saw two men pulled from the ocean around Gabriola. Both were declared deceased on scene, the incidents were not connected.

BC Ferries survey shows Gabriolans satisfaction plummeting

SD68 closing four schools as part of long-term facilities plan

Superintendent John Blain presented the updated facilities plan 2015-2021 recently to representatives of Nanaimo Ladysmith (SD68) school board.

Islands Trust requests provincial funding to reduce fares by 25% on minor routes

The Islands Trust Council is asking the Province of British Columbia to invest $11 to $14 million annually for four years to reduce fares on all BC Ferries’ minor routes.

Summer winds spark small fire, could start others

Wheelchair access to trail and beach requested of RDN

A request has been made to the Gabriola Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Committee (POSAC) that the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Parks Department look at creating ways for people with limited mobility and wheelchairs to enjoy parks and beaches on Gabriola Island.

Shelagh Rogers invested as UVic Chancellor

Shelagh Rogers (OC) of Gabriola formally became the University of Victoria’s 11th chancellor during an installation ceremony at the start of Spring Convocation held June 8 in the University Centre Farquhar Auditorium.

Do the right thing - don’t hog the left lane

As of June 12, 2015, drivers will need a good reason to travel in the left lane on high-speed, multi-lane highways throughout the province of British Columbia.

Leave Fido at home, not in your vehicle

The recent heat wave has led to an increase in calls from the public who see animals, usually dogs, left unattended in parked vehicles.