Gabriola Island

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

 

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 application a step toward fully electric ferries on Gabriola, Quadra runs

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

 

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

 

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)
Work to lay subsea fibre optic cable, which will allow for high-speed internet, has begun at Gabriola Island. (News Bulletin file photo)

Improved coastal connectivity begins with undersea fibre-optic cables at Gabriola Island

$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)
Elizabeth Burdock gathers reishi mushrooms while foraging West Coast forests in March. (Submitted photo)

Gabriola Islander TikTok creator has millions foraging for her content

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

Elizabeth Burdock gathers reishi mushrooms while foraging West Coast forests in March. (Submitted 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)
Dorothy bound for Salt Spring Island in 1910. (Photo submitted)

125-year-old sailboat being ferried from Gabriola Island to its new home berth

Ladysmith Maritime Society will care for Dorothy until Maritime Museum of B.C. finds permanent home

Dorothy bound for Salt Spring Island in 1910. (Photo submitted)
Kasahara Gabriola Trust Artist in Residence Jessica Miinguuaqtii discusses a personal collage piece she’s worked on for seven years called ‘Premonition.’ (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Gabriola artist in residence expresses freedom, honours culture

Jessica Miinguuaqtii is the Kasahara Gabriola Trust Artist in Residence

Kasahara Gabriola Trust Artist in Residence Jessica Miinguuaqtii discusses a personal collage piece she’s worked on for seven years called ‘Premonition.’ (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
Chris Straw has received posthumous recognition for his work advocating against anchorages off Gabriola Island. (News Bulletin file)

Gabriola man posthumously nominated for award for advocacy against anchorages

Chris Straw, who died in a 2021 work-site accident, is an Islands Trust stewardship award nominee

Chris Straw has received posthumous recognition for his work advocating against anchorages off Gabriola Island. (News Bulletin file)
Rod Weir and Ryan Bensen, captain and chief mate, respectively, of the Island Kwigwis hybrid ferry, steer the vessel into Descanso Bay on April 12. The Island Kwigwis and Island Gwawis started service on the Nanaimo-Gabriola Island route today, April 12. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

B.C. Ferries’ hybrid vessels begin Nanaimo-Gabriola service

Island Kwigwis, Island Gwawis increase capacity, decrease emissions

Rod Weir and Ryan Bensen, captain and chief mate, respectively, of the Island Kwigwis hybrid ferry, steer the vessel into Descanso Bay on April 12. The Island Kwigwis and Island Gwawis started service on the Nanaimo-Gabriola Island route today, April 12. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
One man was arrested for aggravated assault following an altercation on Gabriola Island that sent one man to hospital with non life-threatening injuries on the weekend. (File photo)

One senior arrested after another assaulted with weapon on Gabriola Island

Police say man arrested for aggravated assault that caused serious but non-life-threatening injuries

One man was arrested for aggravated assault following an altercation on Gabriola Island that sent one man to hospital with non life-threatening injuries on the weekend. (File photo)
Larisa Bothma says a stem cell match has been found for nine-month-old son Arend, who suffers from chronic Granulomatous disease. (Stephanie Artuso photo)

Stem cell match found for Gabriola Island infant with rare blood disorder

Family of Arend Bothma to meet with transplant team in coming weeks

Larisa Bothma says a stem cell match has been found for nine-month-old son Arend, who suffers from chronic Granulomatous disease. (Stephanie Artuso photo)
Larisa Bothma is hoping to find a matching donor who can provide stem cells to son Arend who suffers from chronic Granulomatous disease. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

VIDEO: B.C. family seeking stem cell match for baby with rare blood disorder

Transplant only cure for nine-month-old’s chronic Granulomatous disease

Larisa Bothma is hoping to find a matching donor who can provide stem cells to son Arend who suffers from chronic Granulomatous disease. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
An RCMP officer on scene on Berry Point Road on Gabriola Island, where a fatal work-site incident happened in March 2021. (News Bulletin file)

Widows of men who died in work-site accident on Gabriola Island last year file lawsuits

Concrete company and three other defendants named in notices of claim

An RCMP officer on scene on Berry Point Road on Gabriola Island, where a fatal work-site incident happened in March 2021. (News Bulletin file)
New hybrid-diesel ferries will begin servicing Gabriola Island and Nanaimo on April 12. (Submitted photo)

B.C. Ferries announces that new Gabriola ferries will begin service next month

Two hybrid vessels will increase vehicle and passenger capacity for Gabriola-Nanaimo commuters

New hybrid-diesel ferries will begin servicing Gabriola Island and Nanaimo on April 12. (Submitted photo)
Chief Bill Cranmer of ‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation, BC Ferries planning and business advisor Linda Provost and BC Ferries president and CEO Mark Collins at a ceremony revealing the name of one of the new hybrid ferries that will service the Nanaimo-Gabriola route starting next year. (Photo submitted)

Island Kwigwis, ‘eagle of the sea,’ to begin Nanaimo-Gabriola service in the new year

BC Ferries announces name of new Island Class vessel

Chief Bill Cranmer of ‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation, BC Ferries planning and business advisor Linda Provost and BC Ferries president and CEO Mark Collins at a ceremony revealing the name of one of the new hybrid ferries that will service the Nanaimo-Gabriola route starting next year. (Photo submitted)
B.C. Ferries’ MV Quinsam vessel. (News Bulletin file)

Staffing issues cause cancellation of Nanaimo-Gabriola ferry sailings

MV Quinsam early-morning and night sailings replaced with water taxi service

B.C. Ferries’ MV Quinsam vessel. (News Bulletin file)
The ferry dubbed Island 5 leaving a shipyard in Romania back in July. B.C. Ferries says the hybrid electric ferry will go into service in 2022. (Submitted photo)

Second new Gabriola-Nanaimo hybrid ferry begins last leg of trip home

Dubbed Island 5, hybrid-electric ferry expected to begin service in 2022

The ferry dubbed Island 5 leaving a shipyard in Romania back in July. B.C. Ferries says the hybrid electric ferry will go into service in 2022. (Submitted photo)
Chris Straw, pictured with his grandson Luca, left, and Marc Doré have been identified as the men who died in a construction accident on Gabriola Island on Tuesday. (Photos courtesy R. Jeanette Martin)

Gabriolans come to terms with deaths of well-known community members

Chris Straw and Marc Doré identified as men killed when concrete pump boom failed Tuesday

Chris Straw, pictured with his grandson Luca, left, and Marc Doré have been identified as the men who died in a construction accident on Gabriola Island on Tuesday. (Photos courtesy R. Jeanette Martin)