Gabriola Island

Gabriola Island. (News Bulletin file photo)

Regional District of Nanaimo planning to add new health and wellness services for Gabriolans

RDN board approves motions related to health and wellness coordinator

 

Melanie Teichroeb can been seen at the Port Theatre as Ingrid Larsdottir in the latest staging of ‘Shield Maiden’ on March 16. (Photo by Jeanette Martin)

‘Shield Maiden’ show meant to inspire women to find their warrior spirit

Gabriola playwright will stage a ‘10th-century version of a Ted Talk’ at Port Theatre on March 16

 

The Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra will play with the Faire Wynds wind quartet in Nanaimo and on Gabriola Island, March 11-12. (Submitted photo)

Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra concerts bring ‘breath of spring’

First concert to be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on March 11

 

Parents of Gabriola Island Elementary School students are very much against a proposal to switch catchment high schools from Nanaimo District to Cedar Secondary as a way to alleviate capacity issues at NDSS. (News Bulletin file photo)

Gabriola Island parents vehemently against catchment switch from NDSS to Cedar

Gabriola Elementary parents start petition as school district tries to solve NDSS capacity issues

Parents of Gabriola Island Elementary School students are very much against a proposal to switch catchment high schools from Nanaimo District to Cedar Secondary as a way to alleviate capacity issues at NDSS. (News Bulletin file photo)
Photos of 707 Community Park on Gabriola Island, taken from the Regional District of Nanaimo’s 707 Community Park Management Plan 2010-2020. (RDN images)

RDN committee assessing options for wildfire risk reduction at Gabriola park

RDN electoral area services committee seeks report for 707 Community Park fuel management

Photos of 707 Community Park on Gabriola Island, taken from the Regional District of Nanaimo’s 707 Community Park Management Plan 2010-2020. (RDN images)
Increased fuel prices and engine breakdowns have increased operation costs for Gabriola Island transit operators. An increase of $30,000 from the Regional District of Nanaimo has been requested. (Facebook photo)

Engine troubles, soaring fuel prices have Gabriola transit asking RDN for more money

GERTIE requests an additional $30,000 for transit operations

Increased fuel prices and engine breakdowns have increased operation costs for Gabriola Island transit operators. An increase of $30,000 from the Regional District of Nanaimo has been requested. (Facebook photo)
B.C. Ferries has filed an application with the B.C. Ferry Commission for prep work that could lead to electrification of ferries that service Nanaimo and Gabriola Island. Pictured here, the Island Kwigwis ferry sailing into Nanaimo Harbour terminal. (Nanaimo News Bulletin file)

B.C. Ferries applies to commission with sights on fully electric Gabriola ferries

B.C. Ferries seeks approval from B.C. Ferry Commission for engineering design work

B.C. Ferries has filed an application with the B.C. Ferry Commission for prep work that could lead to electrification of ferries that service Nanaimo and Gabriola Island. Pictured here, the Island Kwigwis ferry sailing into Nanaimo Harbour terminal. (Nanaimo News Bulletin file)
The Gabriola Museum recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. (Photo courtesy Alison Douglas)

Volunteer-led Gabriola museum not sustainable, society president says

Society looking for Regional District of Nanaimo funding for paid executive director

The Gabriola Museum recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. (Photo courtesy Alison Douglas)
Stephanie Artuso’s photography exhibit portraying her personal journey in motherhood will show at the Free Spirit Gallery on Gabriola Island until Nov. 26. (Submitted photo)

Photographer exhibits journey of motherhood in Gabriola Island exhibit

Stephanie Artuso shows ‘No Mom Is An Island’ at the Free Spirit Gallery until Nov. 26

Stephanie Artuso’s photography exhibit portraying her personal journey in motherhood will show at the Free Spirit Gallery on Gabriola Island until Nov. 26. (Submitted photo)
Tobi Elliott, left, and Susan Yates will represent Gabriola Island on the Islands Trust board table. The two were voted in, in the recent municipal elections. (Bill Pope/Cathy Humphrey photos)

New Gabriola Island trustees want to tackle housing crisis, update OCP

Tobi Elliott and Susan Yates voted on to Islands Trust board as Gabriola Island representatives

Tobi Elliott, left, and Susan Yates will represent Gabriola Island on the Islands Trust board table. The two were voted in, in the recent municipal elections. (Bill Pope/Cathy Humphrey photos)
Dianna Bonder, as seen in her studio, will take part in the 2022 Gabriola Island Thanksgiving Studio Tour for the 16th time. (Photo by Roger Farr)

Gabriola Island Thanksgiving Studio Tour to feature more than 60 artists

Tour from north to south ends of the island takes place Oct. 8-10

Dianna Bonder, as seen in her studio, will take part in the 2022 Gabriola Island Thanksgiving Studio Tour for the 16th time. (Photo by Roger Farr)
’Who are you?’ by Judy Mountjoy, left, ‘Time is a River’ by Karen Cain and ‘Anatomia’ by Larisa Bothma can be viewed at Gabriola’s Free Spirit Gallery until Oct. 11. (Submitted photos)

5 artists exhibit in group show at Gabriola Island’s Free Spirit Gallery

Works by Karen Cain, Deborah Dallyn, Judy Mountjoy, Jan Grenke and Larisa Bothma

’Who are you?’ by Judy Mountjoy, left, ‘Time is a River’ by Karen Cain and ‘Anatomia’ by Larisa Bothma can be viewed at Gabriola’s Free Spirit Gallery until Oct. 11. (Submitted photos)
Meghan Bellamy, a Nanaimo-based abstract and minimalist artist working in wood and watercolour, will exhibit her latest collection ‘Revival’ at the Free Spirit Gallery on Gabriola Island until Sept. 25. (Submitted images)

Nanaimo artist’s exhibit on Gabriola offers ‘sense of calmness’

Meghan Bellamy’s wood and watercolour works being shown at Free Spirit Gallery

Meghan Bellamy, a Nanaimo-based abstract and minimalist artist working in wood and watercolour, will exhibit her latest collection ‘Revival’ at the Free Spirit Gallery on Gabriola Island until Sept. 25. (Submitted images)
Antoinette Hérivel is showing her ‘Green Front Door’ series, which describes memories from early childhood during post-war Britain between 1947-51 in 31 watercolour, pencil, ink, collage and text drawing at the Gabriola library until Aug. 31. (Submitted photos)

Gabriola artist blends history and memory in art show

Antoinette Hérivel’s ‘The Green Front Door’ showing until Aug. 31

Antoinette Hérivel is showing her ‘Green Front Door’ series, which describes memories from early childhood during post-war Britain between 1947-51 in 31 watercolour, pencil, ink, collage and text drawing at the Gabriola library until Aug. 31. (Submitted photos)
The Gabriola Lanterns of Wonder festival will return to honour and celebrate the community’s essential workers on Aug. 20. (Bill Pope photos)

Lantern festival will illuminate Gabriola Island

GLOW, as presented by Gabriola Arts Council, to be held Aug. 20

The Gabriola Lanterns of Wonder festival will return to honour and celebrate the community’s essential workers on Aug. 20. (Bill Pope photos)
Work to lay subsea fibre optic cable, which will allow for high-speed internet, has begun at Gabriola Island. (News Bulletin file photo)

Work begins on undersea fibre-optic cables for Gabriola Island and other coastal communities

$45-million project aims to better connect residents in more than 130 B.C. communities

Work to lay subsea fibre optic cable, which will allow for high-speed internet, has begun at Gabriola Island. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Island Gwawis ferry, servicing Nanaimo Harbour terminal and Descanso Bay terminal, on Gabriola Island, has been docked on July 21 due to crew shortage. (News Bulletin file photo)

Crew shortage again reduces ferry sailings between Nanaimo and Gabriola Island

Sailings for Island Gwawis ferry cancelled for Thursday, July 21

The Island Gwawis ferry, servicing Nanaimo Harbour terminal and Descanso Bay terminal, on Gabriola Island, has been docked on July 21 due to crew shortage. (News Bulletin file photo)
Two new hybrid ferries servicing Gabriola Island and Nanaimo have resulted in more trips and fewer sailing waits, reports B.C. Ferries. (News Bulletin file photo)

Gabriola ferries on time with fewer sailing waits, reports B.C. Ferries

Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee hearing positive feedback from travellers

Two new hybrid ferries servicing Gabriola Island and Nanaimo have resulted in more trips and fewer sailing waits, reports B.C. Ferries. (News Bulletin file photo)
A sign indicating a Gabriola Land and Trails Trust nature stewards program participant. (Libby Gunn photo)

‘Wildlife-friendly gardens’ popping up on Gabriola Island

Islands Trust Conservancy supports Gabriola Land and Trails Trust’s stewardship efforts

A sign indicating a Gabriola Land and Trails Trust nature stewards program participant. (Libby Gunn photo)
Elizabeth Burdock, known as @whichbetty on TikTok, gathers oyster mushrooms while foraging West Coast forests last month. (Submitted photo)

TikTok creator from Gabriola Island finds foraging followers

Elizabeth Burdock, known as @whichbetty, garners millions of views for foraging content

Elizabeth Burdock, known as @whichbetty on TikTok, gathers oyster mushrooms while foraging West Coast forests last month. (Submitted photo)
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