2025 Fire Board Election
Bowers, Bussler, Chorneyko, Giffin, Jackson, Mercier. Six candidates running in 2025 Fire Board election


The Friends of the Gabriola Library held their annual book sale this past weekend at the Gabriola Island Community Hall.
Derek Kilbourn, Gabriola Sounder photo
Gabriola’s “Buy Local” Booklet returns for 2025 with stronger community impact
Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce The Gabriola Buy Local Coupon Booklet is back for 2025, bringing with it streamlined customer incentives and a powerful message: supporting local businesses strengthens the entire community. Launched in 2024, the booklet was...
Q&A with candidates running in 2025 Fire Board Election
There are six candidates running to be a Trustee on the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement Board. They are: Chris Bowers, Oliver Bussler, David Chorneyko, Paul Giffin, Rick Jackson, and Wayne Mercier. The Election will be on June 18 at Fire Hall #1 on Church Street....
Pride on Gabriola: Embracing Diversity and Building Community
Dibs Barisis Sprem Gabriola Island, with its rich tapestry of artists, eccentrics, and community-minded individuals, is preparing to host a Pride celebration on June 14th at Ravenskill Orchards. This event is more than a festivity; it’s a testament to the island’s...
MV Nadon coming to Degnan Bay
Emily Carson-Apstein Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Several community members attended the April 17th Gabriola Islands Trust meeting to express their concern about a large boat that was going to be arriving at Degnan bay. They reported that the...

The Friends of the Gabriola Library held their annual book sale this past weekend at the Gabriola Island Community Hall.
Derek Kilbourn, Gabriola Sounder photo
Gabriola’s “Buy Local” Booklet returns for 2025 with stronger community impact
Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce The Gabriola Buy Local Coupon Booklet is back for 2025, bringing with it streamlined customer incentives and a powerful message: supporting local businesses strengthens the entire community. Launched in 2024, the booklet was...
Pride on Gabriola: Embracing Diversity and Building Community
Dibs Barisis Sprem Gabriola Island, with its rich tapestry of artists, eccentrics, and community-minded individuals, is preparing to host a Pride celebration on June 14th at Ravenskill Orchards. This event is more than a festivity; it’s a testament to the island’s...
MV Nadon coming to Degnan Bay
Emily Carson-Apstein Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Several community members attended the April 17th Gabriola Islands Trust meeting to express their concern about a large boat that was going to be arriving at Degnan bay. They reported that the...
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