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Mainroad Mid-Island Contracting crews will be performing brushing on the west end of Gabriola Island.
From Saturday, April 19th – Saturday, May 3rd | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, daily for 2 weeks

Signs from four of the Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates at the top of ferry hill on Gabriola. as islanders continue to make decisions on who for in the April 28 Federal Election. Sarah Holmes photo
GVFD secures $40K for expansion of burn building and enhanced training
Sounder News The Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department says it is set to enhance its training capabilities thanks to a generous $40,000 grant. In a statement to the Sounder, Fire Chief Will Sprogis said the funding will allow for key upgrades to the department’s existing...
Island Singers Present: Spring and the Promise of Love
Submitted by Chris Bowers for the Gabriola Island Singers It’s that time of year, and Gabriola Island Singers are excited to sing in Spring with a spectacular lineup of love songs. Ranging from Barbie to ballads, and show-casing the stunningly beautiful “All I Have...
What clothing and textiles can be brought to GIRO
GIRO Clothing Team Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO) Thinking of clearing out your closets? Thank you for thinking of bringing them to GIRO. Here is what happens when you drop off your clothing and textiles at the depot: Your donations of clean, gently...
RDN endorsing expansion of BC Transit services between Victoria and Nanaimo
Nicole Knowles Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board of directors is endorsing a letter to BC Transit and the Minister of Transportation and Transit. The Board is requesting the development of a plan to...
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