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Gabriola · GabriolaGreg Blee for Climate-12 Action When it comes to surviving extreme weather or a disaster, neighbours are basically first responders. They can check on each other, render aid, call for professional help if required. But strong neighbourhoods have other important functions: They address social problems like isolation and loneliness, and facilitate the sharing of resources like food, tools, transportation and knowledge. Plus, they’re fun! As humans…See the Story
Howdy neighbour! Gabr’hood gathering, May 11th - Gabriola Sounder
Gabriola · GabriolaSounder News Andrea Wong is the current Kasahara Gabriola Trust Artist-in-Residence with the Gabriola Arts Council. Wong is a sound artist and musician previously based in Vancouver, although most recently moved to Calgary last year. Last spring, she had her first short visit to Gabriola performing on the Chinese guzheng with musicians Meredith Bates on violin and Parmela Attariwala on viola. Wong said, “our time was much too short and I knew I …See the Story
Sound performer latest Kasahara artist-in-residence - Gabriola Sounder
Nanaimo · NanaimoGABRIOLA ISLAND — A new staffing model for first responder paramedics on Island is proving a more resilient level of care. BC Emergency Health Services, through funding from the provincial government, transitioned Gabriola Island and 21 other rural and remote communities to a 24/7 Alpha shift model. It means a total of 10 paramedics will work shifts in pairs and staff the local ambulance station around the clock. It’s a “move in the right direct…See the Story
New staffing model on Gabriola Island hires local paramedics for enhanced patient care
Nanaimo · NanaimoNANAIMO — A loaded and ready-to-fire sawed-off shotgun was confiscated by local Mounties on routine patrol in Harewood. Members of the Nanaimo RCMP Bike Patrol unit spotted a man well known to them loitering in the parking lot of the 7-Eleven at the corner of Fifth St. and Bruce Ave., around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23. Reserve Cst. Gary O’Brien said the officers knew the man, 29-year-old Roddy Weidman, was prohibited from carrying break-in …See the Story
Sawed-off shotgun seized after Nanaimo RCMP spot well-known offender
Nanaimo · NanaimoNANAIMO — An Indigenous land protector will spend an additional 48 days in jail following sentencing arguments in BC Supreme Court in Nanaimo. Angela ‘Rainbow Eyes’ Davidson, 38, was sentenced to 60 days in custody with credit given for 12 days served and 75 hours of community service on Wednesday, April 24 after being found guilty earlier this year on seven counts of contempt of court. During a lengthy hour-and-a half long ruling in front of a …See the Story
Nanaimo judge hands old growth logging protestor additional jail time
Gabriola · GabriolaSue Gould Gabriola Chamber Ensemble As spring awakens on Gabriola, Director Brad Shipley and the Gabriola Chamber Ensemble – a community group of seven orchestra members and 19 choristers – are thrilled to be coming together again to make beautiful music. They will be joined by special guests, The Gabriola Brass. “Awakening” brings you a blend of classical music, including selections from Gabriel Faure’s Requiem, the moving and best-known of hi…See the Story
Gabriola Chamber Ensemble welcomes spring with April 28 concert - Gabriola Sounder
Health · GabriolaGrant ‘Barry’ Armstrong We are sad to share that Grant “Barry” Armstrong passed away on the evening of Sunday March 24th at his home on Gabriola Island following a decline in his health over the past few months. Barry was born in Melfort Saskatchewan and was the youngest of three brothers Walter and Raymond. A couple years after the death of his mother Clara Andall when he was a boy his father Len remarried Edith and suddenly Barry had four step…See the Story
