EMERGENCY ALERT DRILL
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the BC Government will issue an emergency alert to cellphones, television and radio at 10:55 a.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
04/17/2024
Guinness attempt! Lacey is a Gabriola chicken who attempted to get into the Guinness Book of World Records on April 4. Story here. Photo by Jeanette Martin, Shutterjet photography
GAC celebrates Gabriola’s vibrant arts community with presentation of 2024 Arty Award,and GASP Awards
25/04/2024 | Sounder News
Dirk Huysman (right) and the late Dr. Mary Ann Richards of D’Dance Glass are the 2024 Arty Award winners. Huysman was presented with the Arty trophy by last year’s winner, Bill Pope. Photo courtesy Blair MannSounder News The Gabriola Arts Council held its 2023 Annual...
RDN budget planning to start earlier than previous years
25/04/2024 | Sounder News
Rachelle Stein-Wotten Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Annual financial planning at the Regional District of Nanaimo will start several months earlier this year after the board approved a new planning schedule. Meetings for the 2025-29 financial...
NLPS receiving nearly half a million for supplies, field trips
25/04/2024 | Sounder News
Rachelle Stein-Wotten Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is receiving $495,000 from the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s most recent round of dollars placed in its student and family affordability fund. In...
AVICC convention to return to Nanaimo
25/04/2024 | Sounder News
Rachelle Stein-Wotten Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder The Regional District of Nanaimo has agreed to co-host, with the City of Nanaimo, the 2025 Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention for elected officials. The RDN...
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Pier Gallery at Page’s Inn
Pier Gallery at Page’s Inn - Open Fridays thru Mondays till May Long Weekend. 11am-4pm.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays - Gabriola Dragon Boating. Anyone interested in joining the crew, experienced and non-experienced, visit the website gabrioladragonboatclub.com for details.
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Mondays - Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 6:30-9:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members
2 events,
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Tuesdays and Fridays - Palette People at the Rollo Centre. 10am until whenever. Come be part of a very creative, helpful, non-judgmental group. No need too register, just show up. […]
3 events,
Fire District Public Information Session
Fire District Public Information Session
Wed. May. 1 - Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District Trustees invite members of the public to a public information session on the Long Range Planning at 3:30pm.
Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District Trustees Board meeting
Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District Trustees Board meeting
Wed. May. 1 - Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District Trustees Board meeting is to be held at 4pm at #1 Fire Hall Church St. Come and hear for your self […]
Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre.
Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre.
Wednesdays - Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre. 7-9pm. $5 non-members. $2 Rollo members.
3 events,
Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Thursdays - Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 1:30-4:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays - Gabriola Dragon Boating. Anyone interested in joining the crew, experienced and non-experienced, visit the website gabrioladragonboatclub.com for details.
3 events,
Pier Gallery at Page’s Inn
Pier Gallery at Page’s Inn - Open Fridays thru Mondays till May Long Weekend. 11am-4pm.
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Tuesdays and Fridays - Palette People at the Rollo Centre. 10am until whenever. Come be part of a very creative, helpful, non-judgmental group. No need too register, just show up. […]
At the Library: Nintendo Switch Time
At the Library: Nintendo Switch Time
Nintendo Switch Time on Fridays. Ages 7+. 2:30 to 4:45. Juice Boxes provided.
3 events,
At the Library: Death Café
At the Library: Death Café
Death Café - First Saturday of each month. Discuss this natural part of life within a supportive group and led by skilled facilitators. Cake & coffee provided by the Friends […]
1 event,
3 events,
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays - Gabriola Dragon Boating. Anyone interested in joining the crew, experienced and non-experienced, visit the website gabrioladragonboatclub.com for details.
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Mondays - Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 6:30-9:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members
2 events,
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Tuesdays and Fridays - Palette People at the Rollo Centre. 10am until whenever. Come be part of a very creative, helpful, non-judgmental group. No need too register, just show up. […]
2 events,
At the Library: Local award-winning author Joelle Anthony
At the Library: Local award-winning author Joelle Anthony
Wed. May 8 – Local award-winning author Joelle Anthony presents Writing with Sensory Detail a writing workshop for writers of all levels – please register by calling 247-7878 or emailing […]
Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre.
Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre.
Wednesdays - Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre. 7-9pm. $5 non-members. $2 Rollo members.
3 events,
Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Thursdays - Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 1:30-4:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays - Gabriola Dragon Boating. Anyone interested in joining the crew, experienced and non-experienced, visit the website gabrioladragonboatclub.com for details.
3 events,
Pier Gallery at Page’s Inn
Pier Gallery at Page’s Inn - Open Fridays thru Mondays till May Long Weekend. 11am-4pm.
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Tuesdays and Fridays - Palette People at the Rollo Centre. 10am until whenever. Come be part of a very creative, helpful, non-judgmental group. No need too register, just show up. […]
At the Library: Nintendo Switch Time
At the Library: Nintendo Switch Time
Nintendo Switch Time on Fridays. Ages 7+. 2:30 to 4:45. Juice Boxes provided.
2 events,
1 event,
3 events,
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays - Gabriola Dragon Boating. Anyone interested in joining the crew, experienced and non-experienced, visit the website gabrioladragonboatclub.com for details.
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Mondays - Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 6:30-9:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members
2 events,
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Tuesdays and Fridays - Palette People at the Rollo Centre. 10am until whenever. Come be part of a very creative, helpful, non-judgmental group. No need too register, just show up. […]
1 event,
Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre.
Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre.
Wednesdays - Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre. 7-9pm. $5 non-members. $2 Rollo members.
3 events,
Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Thursdays - Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 1:30-4:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays - Gabriola Dragon Boating. Anyone interested in joining the crew, experienced and non-experienced, visit the website gabrioladragonboatclub.com for details.
2 events,
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Tuesdays and Fridays - Palette People at the Rollo Centre. 10am until whenever. Come be part of a very creative, helpful, non-judgmental group. No need too register, just show up. […]
At the Library: Nintendo Switch Time
At the Library: Nintendo Switch Time
Nintendo Switch Time on Fridays. Ages 7+. 2:30 to 4:45. Juice Boxes provided.
1 event,
0 events,
2 events,
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays - Gabriola Dragon Boating. Anyone interested in joining the crew, experienced and non-experienced, visit the website gabrioladragonboatclub.com for details.
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Mondays - Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 6:30-9:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members
2 events,
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Tuesdays and Fridays - Palette People at the Rollo Centre. 10am until whenever. Come be part of a very creative, helpful, non-judgmental group. No need too register, just show up. […]
2 events,
At the Library: The Mending Group
At the Library: The Mending Group
The Mending Group: bring your mending projects for help and support by fellows stitchers. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the Library. 2-3pm.
Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre.
Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre.
Wednesdays - Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre. 7-9pm. $5 non-members. $2 Rollo members.
3 events,
Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Thursdays - Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 1:30-4:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays - Gabriola Dragon Boating. Anyone interested in joining the crew, experienced and non-experienced, visit the website gabrioladragonboatclub.com for details.
2 events,
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Tuesdays and Fridays - Palette People at the Rollo Centre. 10am until whenever. Come be part of a very creative, helpful, non-judgmental group. No need too register, just show up. […]
At the Library: Nintendo Switch Time
At the Library: Nintendo Switch Time
Nintendo Switch Time on Fridays. Ages 7+. 2:30 to 4:45. Juice Boxes provided.
1 event,
0 events,
2 events,
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays - Gabriola Dragon Boating. Anyone interested in joining the crew, experienced and non-experienced, visit the website gabrioladragonboatclub.com for details.
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Mondays - Duplicate Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 6:30-9:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members
2 events,
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Tuesdays and Fridays - Palette People at the Rollo Centre. 10am until whenever. Come be part of a very creative, helpful, non-judgmental group. No need too register, just show up. […]
1 event,
Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre.
Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre.
Wednesdays - Chess at the Rollo Senior Centre. 7-9pm. $5 non-members. $2 Rollo members.
3 events,
Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre
Thursdays - Contract Bridge at the Rollo Seniors Centre. 1:30-4:30pm. $6/non-members, $3/members.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays – Gabriola Dragon Boating.
Mondays and Thursdays - Gabriola Dragon Boating. Anyone interested in joining the crew, experienced and non-experienced, visit the website gabrioladragonboatclub.com for details.
3 events,
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Palette People at the Rollo Centre
Tuesdays and Fridays - Palette People at the Rollo Centre. 10am until whenever. Come be part of a very creative, helpful, non-judgmental group. No need too register, just show up. […]
At the Library: Open Mic Drop
At the Library: Open Mic Drop
Open Mic Drop In at the Library. All writers are welcome to read their work aloud or just sit and listen. Readings are 5-10 minutes. Last Friday of each month […]
At the Library: Nintendo Switch Time
At the Library: Nintendo Switch Time
Nintendo Switch Time on Fridays. Ages 7+. 2:30 to 4:45. Juice Boxes provided.
2 events,
At the Library: Death Café
At the Library: Death Café
Death Café - First Saturday of each month. Discuss this natural part of life within a supportive group and led by skilled facilitators. Cake & coffee provided by the Friends […]
0 events,
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- There are no events on this day.
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