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07/10/2024
The wooded area of the Gabriola Commons has been closed to the public after a wildfire was started in the dense brush on Monday, July 8. Photo courtesy Bob Andrew, Gabriola Commons
Ferry shutdown costly
July 17 Editorial Over a thousand vehicles a day go back and forth between Gabriola and Nanaimo during the early spring and into summer. That’s what the traffic statistics from BC Ferries itself show. This is an average. Some days will have more than that, and some...
Ferry closed to vehicle traffic for 6 to 8 weeks in 2026
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News BC Ferries is planning some major work on the Descanso Bay terminal in spring of 2026 which could see vehicle service on the route shut down for six to eight weeks. Ritinder Matthew is the Director, Media and Issues for BC Ferries. She...
Request for Health And Wellbeing Coordinator garners two submissions
Rachelle Stein-Wotten Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder The request for statements of qualifications for a new taxpayer funded health and wellbeing coordinator position for Gabriola closed last week and the Regional District of Nanaimo says a...
69th Salmon Barbecue coming August 10
Joyce Babula President, on behalf of the Board ofthe Gabriola Island Community Hall Association We are gearing up for the Gabriola Community Hall’s 69th Salmon BBQ. The board is happy to announce that Gail Wilson has come on as a coordinator for the BBQ. She will...
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