GVFD OPEN HOUSE
The GVFD is hosting an Open House on May 11 from 10am to 2pm at the Albert Reed Memorial Fire Hall $1. Come meet the Firesmart team, as well as other emergency agencies from Gabriola.
04/17/2024
Guinness attempt! Lacey is a Gabriola chicken who attempted to get into the Guinness Book of World Records on April 4. Story here. Photo by Jeanette Martin, Shutterjet photography
NLPS receiving nearly half a million for supplies, field trips
Rachelle Stein-Wotten Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is receiving $495,000 from the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s most recent round of dollars placed in its student and family affordability fund. In...
AVICC convention to return to Nanaimo
Rachelle Stein-Wotten Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder The Regional District of Nanaimo has agreed to co-host, with the City of Nanaimo, the 2025 Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention for elected officials. The RDN...
Ferry Committee pressing MOTI on terminal safety
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News Members of the Gabriola Fery Advisory Committee (FAC) recently met with an Operations Manager from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) to discuss safety issues around the Descanso Bay ferry terminal on Gabriola. Media...
Howdy neighbour! Gabr’hood gathering, May 11th
Greg Blee for Climate-12 Action When it comes to surviving extreme weather or a disaster, neighbours are basically first responders. They can check on each other, render aid, call for professional help if required. But strong neighbourhoods have other important...
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