Gabriola Sounder, The

https://soundernews.com
Screenshot of the Gabriola Sounder, The website
Founded in 1990 by Bill and Sue DeCarteret, the Gabriola Sounder is a hyperlocal community news outlet that is now run by married couple Sarah Holmes and Derek Kilbourn, who cover the Gabriola Island community via weekly newspaper and online. The journalists feel the responsibility to provide current and trusted information to islanders about what is happening locally. Their coverage includes local news, as well as information services such as classifieds, local event listings, obituaries, weather forecasts and ferry information. The Gabriola Sounder has won four prizes from the BCYCNA Ma Murray Awards, which recognize the achievements of community newspapers in British Columbia and Yukon, and has been recognized for its success by the local chamber of commerce.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Area B (DeCourcy/Gabriola/Mudge), Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
1990
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
Gabriola Island, BC

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Health and well-being
Law and crime
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Print

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Bill and Sue DeCarteret
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants from local and national government, and other connected governmental institutions or entities
Local advertising sold by own team
Memberships

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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