by OceanColleen | Jul 25, 2009 | News
The original Steering Committee mandated to “birth” the Gabriola Commons has blossomed into a number of committees and teams exploring issues ranging from community ownership and financial security to farm management and infrastructure needs. Careful steady progress... 
by OceanColleen | Jun 2, 2009 | Facilities, News, Projects
This educational centre is the first new building to be constructed on the Gabriola Commons. The building was made possible by the generous donation of the timber-frame structure by the Island School of Building Arts on Gabriola. The students at this Island School... 
by OceanColleen | Feb 25, 2009 | Community, News
What a party we had. At the Commons on Saturday, August 1st, over 100 quilt squares were painted by enthusiastic members of the Gabriola Community. There were tiny children along side elders, all splashing, scribbling, drawing, or painting with slow exquisite care.... 
by OceanColleen | Aug 4, 2008 | News, Projects
The two leaders of the project were Pollen Heath and Lisa Butler. Pollen and Lisa were both the designers and animators of the workshop.They were able, with their commitment and wonderful energy to attract a large number of people of all ages to come for a series of...
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