Gabriola Sounder

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.

Deaths 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.

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

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