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Brenda Fowler (middle) was presented with a King Charles III Coronation Medal by MLA Sheila Malcolmson (on left) and Lisa-Marie Barron (right). Barron had nominated Fowler for the medal when she was served as MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith. Story here. Sarah Holmes photo
Gabriolan Brenda Fowler presented with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Brenda Fowler (middle) was presented with a King Charles III Coronation Medal by MLA Sheila Malcolmson (on left) and Lisa-Marie Barron (right). Barron had nominated Fowler for the medal when she was served as MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith. Sarah Holmes photoSounder News...
GaLTT says new Policy Statement needs to do more to “Preserve and Protect”
Gabriola LTC is working with the organization to find solutionsHope Lompe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder “The large-scale removal of trees on residential properties throughout the Trust area is pretty discouraging,” said Robert Brockley, a...
Solid Waste Development Cost Charges coming for developers and renovators in the RDN
The new bylaw will offset taxes associated with solid waste infrastructureHope Lompe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder A new one-time payment for building developers and renovators adding dwellings is coming for the Regional District of Nanaimo...
The Remembrance Tree: a growing tradition on Gabriola
People for a Healthy Community As the Remembrance Tree at the Gabriola Library becomes a cherished December tradition on the Island, it is an honour to reflect on the first years of this People for a Healthy Community (PHC) – Community Care and Home Hospice project....
Brenda Fowler (middle) was presented with a King Charles III Coronation Medal by MLA Sheila Malcolmson (on left) and Lisa-Marie Barron (right). Barron had nominated Fowler for the medal when she was served as MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith. Story here. Sarah Holmes photo
Gabriolan Brenda Fowler presented with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Brenda Fowler (middle) was presented with a King Charles III Coronation Medal by MLA Sheila Malcolmson (on left) and Lisa-Marie Barron (right). Barron had nominated Fowler for the medal when she was served as MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith. Sarah Holmes photoSounder News...
GaLTT says new Policy Statement needs to do more to “Preserve and Protect”
Gabriola LTC is working with the organization to find solutionsHope Lompe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder “The large-scale removal of trees on residential properties throughout the Trust area is pretty discouraging,” said Robert Brockley, a...
Solid Waste Development Cost Charges coming for developers and renovators in the RDN
The new bylaw will offset taxes associated with solid waste infrastructureHope Lompe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder A new one-time payment for building developers and renovators adding dwellings is coming for the Regional District of Nanaimo...
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Wintering III New work by Caroline James December 5 to 7, 2025 Opening Reception Dec. 5. 6-8pm. December 6 & 7: 10am to 4pm. Gabriola Art and Heritage Centre. 476 […] |
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Sat. Dec. 6 and Sun. Dec. 7 - Winter Craft Market at the Gabriola Elementary School. Local Artisans. Cookie Walk. Handmade Student Crafts. Food Trucks. Both days will feature the […] 
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Sat. Dec. 6 - Island Singers Present Songs for the Long Nights. 2:30pm. Gabriola Community Hall. Guests: Brian McMahon, Phillip Frisson, Gabriola Brass and the Lund’sfolk. Adults: $25 at the […]
Wintering III New work by Caroline James December 5 to 7, 2025 Opening Reception Dec. 5. 6-8pm. December 6 & 7: 10am to 4pm. Gabriola Art and Heritage Centre. 476 […]
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Sat. Dec. 6 and Sun. Dec. 7 - Winter Craft Market at the Gabriola Elementary School. Local Artisans. Cookie Walk. Handmade Student Crafts. Food Trucks. Both days will feature the […] 
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Sun. Dec. 7 - Jazz on Gabriola Presents: Bruno Hubert Trio with Mike Allen. 3pm. Phoenix Auditorium, $30 tickets at Nature Spirit Earth Market or e-transfer jazzongabriola@gmail.com
Wintering III New work by Caroline James December 5 to 7, 2025 Opening Reception Dec. 5. 6-8pm. December 6 & 7: 10am to 4pm. Gabriola Art and Heritage Centre. 476 […] |
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Fri. Dec. 19 and Sat. Dec. 20 - Second annual reading of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. At the Phoenix Auditorium, Gabriola - 240 Davis Road. Friday at 6:30pm. […]
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