Subscribe to News RSSMental 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?
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...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.
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.
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Gabriola Sounder
March 5th, 2021