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The Dancing Man Festival – Gabriola Island

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Time to get your tickets for ”The Dancing Man Festival” being held on Gabriola Island on July 15th, 16th & 17th at The Roxy, The Theatre Centre and multiple live musical performances on a new outdoor stage at The Gabriola Commons.

There will be a mix of local and visiting talent in a variety of genres including everything from contemporary electronics, blues, funk, bluegrass, Indian raga and cross-genre contemporary dance-vocal collaboration.

For more information on go to The Dancing Man Festival

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Dogs in Pick-up Trucks

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Our fellow bloggers at the “Gabriolan” have reported that there have been dozens of sightings on Gabriola Island of dogs loose in the backs of pickups. 

Each year in mid Vancouver Island, hundreds of dogs are injured from falling out of trucks.

Now that it is almost summer, take time to ensure that your dogs are safely secure in either a crate or on a short leash.

Safety: Dogs restrained with loose ropes or ties can accidentally hang themselves. Exposing your pet to the elements can also lead to heatstroke and hypothermia, depending on the weather.

Cost: Your pet could fall or be thrown out, sustaining serious injuries or death, leaving you with expensive vet bills. If your pet causes a subsequent collision, you could be held responsible for the costs.

The law: It’s against the law. Section 72 of the BC Motor Vehicle Act prohibits the transport of an unsecured pet in the back of a pick-up truck.  Also, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act you can  be charged for cruelty to animals if your pet is injured.

For more information on how to properly restrain your dog, check out the BC SPCA website 

Public Input Wanted on Island Transportation

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How will Islanders get around in the future?  Cheap gas will not last forever!

The E&N Railway needs $15 million in order to repair hundreds of rail ties between Victoria and Courtenay. Until the repairs can be made, the trains are at a standstill.  The Island Corridor Foundation needs your help to let the government know that rail is important to Vancouver Island.  Their goal is that one day, someone can commute to work by train from Nanaimo to Victoria.

Another transportation issue is the ferries.  The recent ferry rate hike April 1st, was just the beginning.  There will be more rate hikes each and every year until 2015.  BC Ferries set up various “Ferry Advisory Committees” in select coastal areas in order to say that they have consulted with the public.  Do you feel consulted?  A Gabriolan resident has set up a petition.  If you are interested in voicing your opinion, follow the link or contact Blair Lekstrom, Minister of Transportation at Minister.Transportation@gov.bc.ca.

Gabriolans upset over missing lounge

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BC Ferries has demolished the ferry lounge at the Nanaimo Harbour. 

On Monday, April 4th, BC Ferries removed the waiting room for Gabriola bound foot passengers and replaced it with a temporary awning and nearby portable toilets.  From now until July, construction will be taking place on a new building. 

In the meantime, I hope you find some shelter from the rain and wind!

Art Contest for Kids

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Looking for a fun art project for your kids this Spring Break? Enter VIEX (Vancouver Island Exhibition) Children’s Poster Competition!

The winning poster will be featured on the cover of our 2011 Prize Book. Winner will receive a one-day family pass with meal tickets (for 4) to the 2011 VIEx. You will be featured with picture in the Program Guide, and receive recognition (with photo) in the local newspaper. Competition closes April 9, 2011.

Poster Contest Rules:

  1. Poster size: 17” wide by 11” high. The posters must be wide not tall.
  2. This contest is open to all children 16 years and under.
  3. The art must be original and must be the work of one person.
  4. The poster can be dropped off at the Nanaimo Daily News/Harbour City Star office or at the
  5. VIEx Office in Beban Park. 
  6. The theme for the 2011 Fair is: “Fun for the whole herd”

The following words only MUST appear on the poster (please check your spelling very carefully) “VANCOUVER ISLAND EXHIBITION Fun for the whole herd”

For more information visit www.viex.ca

Get a Symphony of Roses to your Door

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Would you like to support the Vancouver Island Symphony? Do you like giving roses to someone who has done something special for you? Now is the time to act!

Order your ”Symphony of Roses” your choice of  12 or 24 rainbow coloured boxed roses, Box of 12 Roses: $29.99 (including taxes etc.)or Box of 24 Roses $52.00 payable to the Vancouver Island Symphony all proceeds go directly to the Vancouver Island Symphony.

Place your order on or before March 14th.  Order by March 11 and your name will be added to two separate draws to win a dozen roses for yourself. (Winners will be contacted prior to delivery.) All delivers will be made on Wednesday, March 16 from 8:30 a.m. on. (local area is from Qualicum Beach to Ladysmith & Gabriola only) If you would prefer to pick-up these roses and deliver yourself: Pick-up is Wednesday, March 16, from 9:00 am on at Turley’s Florist, 60 Terminal Avenue in Nanaimo.  

All orders must be placed no later than Monday, March 14, 2011 through Turley’s Florist.   Call Turley’s at 250-754-6344 for more information or visit the Vancouver Island Symphony on the blogroll.  Thanks for supporting local music!