CAMPFIRE BAN LIFTED
The seasonal Campfire ban has now been lifted as of September 25th 2023. Campfires must be half meter, by half meter, by half meter.
See full update from Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department Click here.
09/13/2023
Farm to Table returns – The 2023 Farm to Table Feast was held September 9 at the Gabriola Commons. This was the first Farm to Table held since COVID shut down all festivals and gatherings in 2020. Funds raised from this year’s event will go towards the Gabriola Agricultural Co-op, which is celebrating it’s 90th Anniversary this year. Photo by Jeanette Martin, Shutterjet Photography
Field access still a challenge for Gabriola kids playing soccer
Rachelle Stein-Wotten Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Field repairs and delayed re-openings have left the Gabriola Soccer Association potentially playing their new season in multiple locations on the island. Historically the association has...
August 2023 busiest month ever for GVFD
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News August 2023 saw the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department set a new record for busiest month ever - with 90 callouts for service. That according to Fire Chief Will Sprogis, during his report to the Board of the Gabriola Fire Protection...
Enrolment at Gabriola Elementary School steady
Rachelle Stein-Wotten Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Enrolment at Gabriola Elementary is expected to stay comparable to last school year, sitting at 140 students. Though final enrolment numbers for every school in the district are not submitted...
Fire District offering potential $12K accounting contract to offset staff time used on FOI requests
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News The Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District staff are spending so much time dealing with Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, that the District has put out a contract for an accountant. This is to allow for the regular financial...
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