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The 100,000th passengers stepped aboard Gertie on Wednesday morning, January 22, 2020. We’re having a party at noon on Saturday, January 24th at the Gertie bus stop at the village to celebrate and you are invited. We’ll be awarding our … Continue reading →

Getting closer! As of Saturday, January 11, the count is 99,546.

Gertie Service Cancelled Update: For the sake of road safety and chance to stay home: No Buses for the rest of the day Gertie Service has been cancelled for the morning and possibly the rest of the day. Check back … Continue reading →

Will you be the 100,000th passenger to board a GERTIE bus? Yes, as of January 5, 2020, Gertie has carried 99, 131 riders on the regular schedule since beginning service in mid-June 2013. We broke through the 20,000 benchmark this … Continue reading →

Gertie will be running all evening long on New Year’s Eve to keep you and others safe on our roads. Gertie will be going to the Vision 2020 celebration at the Community Hall as well as stopping at the Skol … Continue reading →

Enjoy the PHC’s Spirit Feast at the Community Hall on December 25th and travel with Gertie. The feast opens at 4:00 pm; dinner is served between 4:30 and 5:30. Gertie is available by reservation only. Telephone 250-668-6809 or e-mail gabriolacommunitybus@gmail.com … Continue reading →

So much so, that she’s heading off to Ladysmith to view the Festival of Lights this year. Tickets are limited so act promptly. Of course, Gertie will also be touring around the island again this year viewing the light displays … Continue reading →

The Gabriola Housing Advisory Planning Commission is holding a public event, Stories from Home: Exploring Key Themes to Address Gabriola’s Housing Needs While Protecting the Environment, at the Phoenix Auditorium, The Haven, on Monday evening, 7:00-8:30 pm, November 4, 2019. … Continue reading →

Gertie thinks it is so important that you get to the polls to vote, that she’s giving you a free ride! Yes, ride free all day on Monday, October 21st. Polls are open 7:00 am-7:00pm and Gertie is on the … Continue reading →

You are cordially invited to the Gabriola Community Bus Foundation Annual General Meeting Thursday, October 10, 2019, 7:00 pm, Gabriola Commons Gertie hopes to see you there!