Sustainable Gabriola

08/08/2026

The Gabriola Arts Council is looking for feedback and it would mean a lot of you would fill out this survey.

It's for anyone, even nonmembers.

Could you share with folks you know who might fill it out too? Thank you!

Thank you for your interest in offering feedback about your awareness of and experience with the Gabriola Arts Council's programs! The input you provide through this survey will influence the way we carry out our 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. Review our Strategic Plan here: https://artsgabriola.ca/our-t...

07/14/2026

Let Gabriola's fix-it pros take a crack at the non-working kitchen appliances, bikes, tools, toys, lamps and other gizmos in your life. Our clever toolhounds have a better than 75% success rate bringing them back to life!

07/03/2026

06/23/2026

We hear there may be a municipal election coming up. (Hint: October.) Here's a summer opportunity for someone entertaining the notion of running for office.

Interested in politics, public service or being a leader in your community?

VIU’s new Democratic Leadership certificate offers you a pathway into public life, helping you build the knowledge, skills and networks to lead in government, community organizations, advocacy groups and beyond. The program can be taken as part of your degree or as a standalone credential!

Learn more: https://news.viu.ca/viu-offers-pathway-public-life-democratic-leadership-program

06/18/2026

Consider attending VegFest Nanaimo July 4th in Nanaimo at Muffeo Sutton Park!

Nanaimo Climate Action Hub
Greg Blee Susan Swift

Written by Guest Contributor Lynn Creasy, NCAH Member and Plant-Based Food Advocate When most people think about the causes of climate change their minds jump immediately to emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. Of course, they wouldn’t be wrong. But there’s more to the picture than vehicl...

06/18/2026

Nice blog post by Nanaimo Climate Action Hub regarding Cable Bay:

Written by Henry Sipos, NCAH Member and Youth Climate Activist

06/18/2026

Co-ops ... a huge part of Gabriola's success!

06/08/2026

Attend this upcoming event in Nanaimo!

Susan Swift Greg Blee

04/18/2026

If this propety is designated I-4 and industry is permitted to remove the forest and pollute the air and water, any options for the future will be foreclosed. Who will want to walk or live there, or raise a family or start a safe, sustainable business nearby? We have another chance to be heard.

03/30/2026

Did you know that Water to Earth Month is currently happening in our region?

💧 Our Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Program has been hosting Water to Earth Month events with community partners for the last ten years.

🌍️ Water to Earth Month is an activity-packed, month-long celebration that takes place between World Water Day on March 22 and Earth Day on April 22. Its aim is to actively engage the community to build awareness about local water resources and environmental stewardship.

💦 Until April 27, there will be over 30 events happening locally to increase water stewardship, including workshops, festivals, interpretive walks and more!

📢 To learn more about what events are taking place, please visit www.getinvolved.rdn.ca/team-watersmart.