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School District 24/25 budget increased by 6/9%

25/26 operational budget projected to be 0.2% lower than 24/25 operationsNicole Knowles Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Mark Walsh, Secretary-Treasurer for Nanaimo Ladysmith public Schools presented the annual preliminary operating budget to the...

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Ferries need feedback loop

BC Ferries has launched a new engagement process for coastal communities to provide feedback. Large systems like BC Ferries need to have feedback from the people who depend on their system. Especially when there are few people at the top of the company who don’t...

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Kronis wins Nanaimo-Ladysmith for Conservatives

Derek KilbournSounder News Canada’s next federal government will be led by the Liberal Party of Canada, with Mark Carney continuing to serve as Canada’s Prime Minister. In Nanaimo-Ladysmith, Tamara Kronis with the Conservative Party will be serving as the Member of...

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Unified ambition

The election is over, but now we have a government that looks like it might actually have to work together to get things done. As of press time, the Liberals had 167 seats projected. The NDP had 7. That could mean another coalition government. As the pundits on...

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What clothing and textiles can be brought to GIRO

GIRO Clothing Team Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO) Thinking of clearing out your closets? Thank you for thinking of bringing them to GIRO. Here is what happens when you drop off your clothing and textiles at the depot: Your donations of clean, gently...

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Ratepayers 2.0

This has been, for local taxpayers, a year where every local government is increasing taxes to support ever increasing budgets. The Islands Trust increase was finalized at 5.9%. The Regional District of Nanaimo increase will be 8.6%. The Hospital Board increase will...

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Vote with GERTIE!

Steven EarleSounder News Voting day is Monday April 28 at the Community Hall from 7am to 7pm. There are also advance polls from Friday April 18 through Monday April 21. Those are from 9 am to 9 pm. GERTIE can get you to the Community Hall on the 18th, 19th, and 21st,...

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Earth Day Invasives Blitz!

Alison Thomas Gabriola Land and Trails Trust Earth Day - a worldwide event celebrated annually on April 22nd - is an opportunity for us to take action to support the natural environment. Though many threats to the health of Planet Earth are global challenges, there...

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MAY’d on the ROCK: Rocking the Rock this May 2-4

MAY’d on the Rock MAY’d on the ROCK is an inaugural event bringing together Gabriola’s artists, makers, and performers for a weekend of creativity and community. Tammie Hennigar of Fishhead Studio gathered interested talent. After two meetings and a lot of enthusiasm,...

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Default setting: in camera

April 9, 2025 Editorial The response from the Fire Board chair on why items were put in camera - is that there were legal implications to consider before those items could be discussed in public. Even though the discussions themselves did not involve legal, land, or...

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Beyond funny play at the Rollo next month

Bill Pope photo Gabriola Players - Don Moser and Wendy Phillips in Kristen Da Silva’s play ‘Beyond the Sea’. Four performances this month at the Rollo Centre.Gabriola Players Gabriola Players is very proud to be introducing islanders to the work of Canadian playwright...

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