Final numbers for Gabriola Elementary student enrolment down from last year
Hope Lompe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder The final number of students at Gabriola Elementary dropped by 16 enrolments for the 2025/2026 school year compared to last year. The 2024/2025 school year saw 160 students at GES, up six from...
Braiding Refugia
Gabriola Island Fibre Working Group From Friday November 7 through Sunday November 9 the Gabriola Island Fibreshed Working Group will be hosting Refugia, a glorious mash-up of textile arts, rope making, storytelling, music, and ideas. It promises to be an intriguing...
NLPS says they will be able to meet projected growth demands
Hope Lompe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder School District 68 says they will be able to meet projected growth anticipated by the district over the next several years. The district’s multi-year financial plan projects an increase in student...
More Island and coastal communities representation on UCBM executive wanted from governance review next year
RDN board member calls for island voices to be involved in planning the review Hope Lompe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Island and coastal communities have struggled to get representation on the Union of B.C. Municipalities executive, but...
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