A Splash Of Colour

Sunset Sailing

On the ferry in the last little bit of evening sunlight

Waiting At The Garden Gate

Numbers Game

Art Wall

Around back at the elementary school

ABC Wednesday > S is for Stilts

Global ABC

Face To Face

Sunny Crossing

The ferry ride is only twenty minutes but Gabriola is a world apart.

Sunday Signage > Express Drop Off Only

Shed Art

Skywatch Friday #54

Global Skywatch

Has Anybody Seen My Humans?

ABC Wednesday > R is for Raven

The raven is the mascot for Poetry Gabriola and this photo is from last year's festival.

Global ABC

Wheels On The Ferry

The Hat

If you live on Gabriola, chances are you recognize this silhouette.

Sunday Signage > Suzanne's Art Studio!

GIRO Time 12:47

Wednesdays and Saturdays are GIRO days. See you there.

Skywatch Friday #53

Global Skywatch

Restoring Harmony

I believe I've mentioned in a previous post that we have a bookstore here on the island, Page's, that specializes in titles either about Gabriola or by Gabriola authors. Today, my wife Joelle joins their ranks. Her debut novel, Restoring Harmony, was officially released this morning by The Penguin Group, NY. Do you think I might be just a little bit proud of her? You bet I am!

Flash

The Poetry Gabriola crowd will recognize Flash right away. Welcome home Hilary!

Game Plan

Backstage at The Haven

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Sunday Signage > Peaceful Protest

As I reported on Tuesday, Gabriolans were very supportive of the Get Out Migration walk sponsored by Salmon Are Sacred. A sizable Gabriola contingent went down to Victoria yesterday to take part in the largest environmental rally ever held in British Columbia. More than 5,000 people gathered on the steps of Parliament to demand an end to commercial salmon farming in BC waters. You can view a slideshow of the event HERE. And a story in The Globe And Mail may be found HERE. If you live in BC, please consider writing to your elected representatives to demand that they pass legislation to outlaw open-net fish farms in our waters.

Boats At Berry Point

Alders

Malaspina Light

ABC Wednesday > P is for Patina

Global ABC

Salmon Are Sacred

Commercial salmon farming has a hugely negative impact on wild fish stock on the British Columbia coast. Alexandra Morton has made it her life's work to bring attention to this government-endorsed activity and she's walking the length of Vancouver Island all the way to Victoria to challenge the politicos to do the right thing and put a stop to it. She came to Gabriola this afternoon and was met at the ferry terminal by a large and enthusiastic crowd, almost all of whom were wearing funny hats, yours truly included. We all walked up the hill to Agi Hall where Ms. Morton gave an inspiring talk to thunderous applause. And tomorrow morning there's a parade complete with marching band and all the kids from the elementary school. Good old fashioned activism is very much alive and well here on Gabriola.

Ferry Hill

Sunday Signage > No Trespassing

Many Hands