2025 Federal Election
NDP, Green, and Liberal candidates in 2025 Election respond to Sounder Q&A. Click here for Election coverage.

The five candidates running in Nanaimo-Ladysmith in the 2025 Federal Election. Voting Day on April 28 will be from 7am to 7pm at the Gabriola Island Community Hall.
NDP, Green, and Liberal candidates in 2025 Election respond to Sounder Q&A
Derek KilbournSounder News As Candidates went into the final week of the 2025 Federal Election, the Sounder provided all five candidates with the following questions to answer in this edition. Questions were provided on April 11. Candidates Tamara Kronis (Conservative...
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...
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...
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...
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