Burning prohibition in effect
Effective at 12pm (noon) on Friday, May 17, 2024, Category 2 and Category 3 open burning will be prohibited. Burn Barrels are also prohibited. Campfires (0.5m in diameter) are still allowed. Check the Gabriola Fire web site for the most up-to-date information on current fire status and regulations. Click here.
05/15/2024
Silva Bay Yacht Club Sail Past at Page’s Resort & Marina – SBYC members held their annual Sail Past on May 11, with Commodore Debbie Erdos receiving salutes from the passing vessels while docked at Page’s, home of the SBYC. Members moved ashore to the grassy area of Page’s to enjoy an afternoon of food and socializing. Submitted Photo
FAC meetings to resume with new safety protocols in place
16/05/2024 | Sounder News
Sounder News BC Ferries says it will be resuming in-person meetings with Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) members and coastal communities to begin to tackle ideas and requests from ferry users up and down the coast. The in-person FAC meetings were all put on hold in...
Fire District staff working to improve public access to records
08/05/2024 | Sounder News
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News At the May 1 meeting of the Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District, Chair Paul Giffin expressed concern with an article printed in last week’s Sounder. The article, entitled, “Accessing historical RDN and most Trust records does not...
Fire District passes bylaw allowing it to enter into lease agreement with Rogers for cell tower
08/05/2024 | Sounder News
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News The Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District has passed a bylaw which would allow the District to lease land to Rogers Communications on Fire District property. This is a five year lease, subject to renewal. The bylaw to enter into...
Expanded fire services committee gives Gabriola a voice at Regional District table
08/05/2024 | Sounder News
Rachelle Stein-Wotten Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Representation on the Regional District of Nanaimo’s fire services advisory committee has expanded to include service areas not operated by the RDN. A new terms of reference for the advisory...
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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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