Canada Post Strike
Canada Post delivery staff is on strike. Sounders are not being delivered to mailboxes. During the strike, Sounders will still be available on newsstands with additional stands set up at Mailboxes at North Road and Barrett; Front walkway at Twin Beaches Centre; Mailboxes at Peterson and North Road; and Mailboxes at Peterson and South Road.
Nov. 26, 2024
A BC Hydro crew makes repairs to the lines on Berry Point Road, just east of Twin Beaches Centre. Most homes on Gabriola have had power restored after a ‘bomb cyclone’ storm hit southwest BC a week ago on November 19. Derek Kilbourn photo
Two sailings removed from Gabriola ferry schedule – tie-up berth in Nanaimo damaged and unavailable
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News BC Ferries has removed the 7:05am and 5:05pm sailings from the Gabriola ferry schedule on a ‘till further notice’ basis. The 5:05pm will remain available on Wednesdays. This comes after BC Ferries and all other users of the Vessel Visiting...
Chamber Ensemble Lights up the Season with Dec. 1 Concert
Chamber Ensemble Press Release As winter darkness creeps over Gabriola, there’s a glimmer of musical starlight on the horizon. Director Brad Shipley and the Gabriola Chamber Ensemble – a community group of seven orchestra members and 22 choristers – are putting the...
BC Ferries has yet to schedule meeting with FAC about 2026 shutdown
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News Susan Yates, who represents the Islands Trust on the Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) says the FAC is, “begging BC Ferries to meet with [the Gabriola FAC] as soon as possible, to talk about mitigating measures that will be in place...
Fire Board passes bylaw to establish four capital reserves at request of provincial government
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News The Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District has passed Bylaw 108 at a Special Meeting held on November 14. The Board held the Special Meeting with the sole agenda item being the approval of Bylaw 108, a bylaw to establish four...
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Drop In Basketball with Gabriola Recreation Society
Drop In Basketball with Gabriola Recreation Society
Ages 16+ | Drop-in $5 Full court basketball/ 2 teams; 3 vs 3 half-court depending on turnout. Volunteer run, recreational play; all abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special […]
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Mondays - Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 6:30-9:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members
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Drop In Badminton with Gabriola Recreation Society
Drop In Badminton with Gabriola Recreation Society
Ages 16+ | Drop-in $5 3 courts available for recreational play. Singles or doubles, depending on turnout. All abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special GES events, extreme weather closures. […]
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Drop In Indoor Soccer with Gabriola Recreation Society
Drop In Indoor Soccer with Gabriola Recreation Society
Ages 16+ | Drop-in $5 Move your soccer game indoors! Get active, have fun – everyone welcome! Volunteer run, recreational play; all abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special […]
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Drop In Volleyball with Gabriola Recreation Society
Drop In Volleyball with Gabriola Recreation Society
Ages 16+ | Drop-in $5 Fun, recreational team play. Volunteer run; 1 court/2 teams. Spares sub in, all abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special GES events, extreme […]
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Annual Spinners, Weavers and Makers Craft Fair.
Annual Spinners, Weavers and Makers Craft Fair.
Sat. Nov. 30 - Join us for our Annual Spinners, Weavers and Makers Craft Fair. 685 North Road, Rollo Seniors Centre. 10am -3 pm.
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Drop In Basketball with Gabriola Recreation Society
Drop In Basketball with Gabriola Recreation Society
Ages 16+ | Drop-in $5 Full court basketball/ 2 teams; 3 vs 3 half-court depending on turnout. Volunteer run, recreational play; all abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special […]
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Mondays - Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 6:30-9:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members
1 event,
Drop In Badminton with Gabriola Recreation Society
Drop In Badminton with Gabriola Recreation Society
Ages 16+ | Drop-in $5 3 courts available for recreational play. Singles or doubles, depending on turnout. All abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special GES events, extreme weather closures. […]
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Gabriola Elementary School PAC Christmas Craft Fair.
Gabriola Elementary School PAC Christmas Craft Fair.
Sat. Dec. 7 - Gabriola Elementary School PAC Christmas Craft Fair. Cookie Walk. Silent Auction. Raffle. 50/50. 41 Vendors. Kids Craft Room. 10am to 2pm at the School.
A Bizarre Bazaar, brought to you by Palette People.
A Bizarre Bazaar, brought to you by Palette People.
Sat. Dec. 7 - A Bizarre Bazaar, brought to you by Palette People. 10am to 3pm. Come and shop for cards, paintings, and assorted gifts, crafts and oddities. This is […]
Christmas Tea and Online Auction at Christ Church Gabriola
Christmas Tea and Online Auction at Christ Church Gabriola
Sat. Dec. 7 - Christmas Tea and Online Auction at Christ Church Gabriola. 2600 South Road. By donation. 2pm - 4pm. All proceeds go to Gabriola Charities. Auction begins Dec.1 […]
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Drop In Basketball with Gabriola Recreation Society
Drop In Basketball with Gabriola Recreation Society
Ages 16+ | Drop-in $5 Full court basketball/ 2 teams; 3 vs 3 half-court depending on turnout. Volunteer run, recreational play; all abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special […]
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Mondays - Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 6:30-9:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members
1 event,
Drop In Badminton with Gabriola Recreation Society
Drop In Badminton with Gabriola Recreation Society
Ages 16+ | Drop-in $5 3 courts available for recreational play. Singles or doubles, depending on turnout. All abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special GES events, extreme weather closures. […]
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Gabriola Community Hall is sponsoring An Old Fashioned Christmas Faire
Gabriola Community Hall is sponsoring An Old Fashioned Christmas Faire
Sat. Dec. 14 - Gabriola Community Hall is sponsoring An Old Fashioned Christmas Faire from 10 to 3. Vendors on main floor, kitchen open. Downstairs Santa with photo from noon […]
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Drop In Basketball with Gabriola Recreation Society
Drop In Basketball with Gabriola Recreation Society
Ages 16+ | Drop-in $5 Full court basketball/ 2 teams; 3 vs 3 half-court depending on turnout. Volunteer run, recreational play; all abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special […]
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Mondays - Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 6:30-9:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members
1 event,
Drop In Badminton with Gabriola Recreation Society
Drop In Badminton with Gabriola Recreation Society
Ages 16+ | Drop-in $5 3 courts available for recreational play. Singles or doubles, depending on turnout. All abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special GES events, extreme weather closures. […]
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Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Mondays - Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 6:30-9:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members
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Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Mondays - Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 6:30-9:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members
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