Gabriola Sounder - Lifestyle

A little too right and real

Susan Yates — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:57:39 -0400

Joëlle Anthony has once again proven herself an accomplished writer for that most difficult of audiences, teenagers.

Gabriola farming gets nutty

Rachelle Stein-Wotten — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:55:29 -0400

Jeff Rietkerk and Sonja Zupanec of Just Another Weed Patch Farm have embarked on a 19-month journey to transform two acres of old hayfields into silvopastoral agroforestry land.

Men’s day golf results for May 19.

George MacLean — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:48:40 -0400

We had 32 golfers out playing on a sunny but very windy day.

Fishing Report for May 14, 2012

Bob Meyer — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:47:23 -0400

The weekend of May 5 and 6 had solid fishing, but on Monday, May 7 it just lit up.

The Rollo Bulletin

Rob Plowright — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:46:35 -0400

Weekly scores/winners
Recreational bingo winners: Ruth Hoffman
Duplicate bridge winners: Kees Langereis & Ruth Miller: 56.35; Verna Woloshen & Ute Ewert: 54.16; Franco & Maria Scarfone: 52.14.

Around the Island for May 14, 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:04:17 -0400

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The Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District Board’s meeting scheduled for this past Wednesday night was cancelled.

Robert’s Place – where everyone knows your name

Janina Stajic — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:01:16 -0400

When you walk into Robert’s Place, owner Robert Stutzman wants you to feel like you’re being welcomed into his home.

Brick by Brick: new exhibit launched to open 2012 Museum season

Ivan Bulic — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:52:16 -0400

The Gabriola Historical and Museum Society will open its 2012 season on May 19 with Brick by Brick, a major new exhibit about the Gabriola Brickyard.

The Rollo Bulletin

Rob Plowright — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:42:06 -0400

Weekly scores and themes from the Rollo Seniors' Centre

Men’s day golf results for May 2.

George MacLean — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:41:09 -0400

It was a great May day for our men’s golf. Our greens staff had the course in top shape and the sun was warming up the morning as we all started out on another adventure.

Fishing Report for May 7, 2012

Bob Meyer — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:39:49 -0400

The chinook are starting to show in good numbers in the deep water (600 to 1,200 feet) off the Fingers and Silva Bay.

RDN provides incentives for water protection, green building

Adrienne Mercer — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:37:21 -0400

Through the Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Program, the Regional District of Nanaimo is now providing incentives to residents who protect local water resources by purchasing rainwater harvesting systems and efficient toilets.

Not one but two artists in residence!

Rachel Davey — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:32:07 -0400

The first ever Artist in Residence program at The Haven is already producing innovative and creative results.

The Pole Painting Project

Kathy Ramsey — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:24:27 -0400

In keeping with the Isle of the Arts 2012 theme of Public Art, here’s an opportunity for the whole family to get involved!

The Rollo Bulletin

Rob Plowright — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:19:34 -0400

Weekly Scores
Recreational Bingo winners: Helen Cox
Duplicate Bridge winners: Franco & Maria Scarfone, 60.84; Ruth Mill & Sherrill Dobb, 55.56; Carolyn Wilkinson & Lynn Stefanson, 55.56.Note: The bridge club is having a special Novice/Mentor game on Monday, May 14. New players at d

Fishing Report for April 30, 2012

Bob Meyer — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:16:34 -0400

The chinook are starting to show in their offshore spots off the Fingers and Silva Bay. Last trip we hit four fish in 45 minutes, boating a 7 and 14 pounder, and losing the other two. These were taken in 600 feet of water, directly out from Silva Bay.

Something for everyone at Woodfire

Janina Stajic — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:36:47 -0400

Where can you get gourmet food prepared by a chef trained in French classical cooking, who’s created meals for the likes of Boris Yeltsin, Bill Clinton, and Sarah McLachlan?

Spring has come to the Gabriola Museum

Connie Clifford — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:32:30 -0400

This spring has been, and will continue to be, very busy for the Gabriola Historical & Museum Society. Behind the scenes we have been working on a new website and a new exhibit for the museum which should be ready for our season re-opening in May.

A Roller-coaster ride – Thoughts on Aging by Naomi Beth Wakan

Joëlle Anthony — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:30:49 -0400

Naomi Beth Wakan’s latest offering, A Roller-coaster Ride – Thoughts on Aging, is an eclectic mix of essay, research, poetry, anecdote and tips on both aging gracefully and responsibly.

The Rollo Bulletin

Rob Plowright — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:26:33 -0400

Scores and Events from the Rollo Seniors' Centre