2024 Provincial Election
Advance voting days: Oct. 12 and 13. Gabriola Elementary School. 8am to 8pm.
Election Day: October 19. Gabriola Elementary School. 8am to 8pm.
Oct. 2, 2024
Fall Fair and Apple Fest – the Gabriola Commons and Agi Co-op joined their autumnal events for 2024, co-hosting islanders on October 6, celebrating harvest time, local food, and plenty of friendly competitions – including the annual squash races and dog show – backed by local music and a host of volunteers. Derek Kilbourn photo
Duke Point no longer an alternate option for Gabriola ferry
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News The Island Class ferries are not able to dock at the Duke Point ferry terminal, according to BC Ferries staff. This past summer, there was an incident where one of the ferries serving the Gabriola route became stuck in Nanaimo Harbour. Due...
NDP and Green Party candidates respond to questions from Gabriola Transportation Society; Conservative opts out
Submitted by Ivan Bulic On behalf of the Gabriola Transportation Society On September 23, the Gabriola Transportation Society (GTS) asked the three candidates campaigning to become the new MLA for Nanaimo-Gabriola four questions about crucial transportation issues on...
GSA Coach asking School District for more collaboration around field usage and maintenance
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News Glen Murphy, a coach and technical advisor with the Gabriola Soccer Association (GSA), made a presentation to the Board of the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools this past week. Murphy had requested to make the presentation to address the...
Q&A with Green and NDP at candidates forum
L-R: BC NDP candidate Sheila Malcolmson, moderator Talyn Martin, and BC Green Candidate Shirley Lambrecht. Sounder News photoDerek Kilbourn Sounder News With the Provincial Election in full swing, there are a number of all-candidate forums being held throughout the...
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