Jenelle Cooper

On January 1^st friends of Galiano may have noticed an increase in the bear population on the island. Many  brave and furless bears (well some were rather hairy) came out of their comfy hibernation in their winter splendour to jump into the freezing water at Montague Beach for the benefit of Health Care.

Curious observers and supporters witnessed all kinds of polar bears jumping in the freezing water: tattooed bears, a teeny wheeny
bear (3 years old), elder bears (in their 70s), female and male bears, whole families of bears and, of course, some of the babes of 42.

The GHCS wishes to thank all 37 participants for their courage and commitment. We also owe many thanks to David Middleton, who designed our beautiful poster, to the Galiano merchants who donated prizes, to Linda Ruedrich, Christina Stechishin and Cathy Stephenson for the delicious hot chocolate, to Ken and Bietta Kucille for the tables and [Read More…]

On Saturday October 27th the Community Hall was filled with an eager audience who were witness to a spectacular evening of live entertainment – ‘The Moon and the other side of the Honeymoon’. A big thank you to Gerardo Avila and Veronica Dahl (Performers), Virgina Monk and Dave Ages (organizers), Jackie Bowers, Rock Mackay and Ian Maday for technical support, and the bakers who prepared delicious treats. Also a big thank you to the community of Galiano – your generousity in attendance and donations helped us to collect over $330 for the GHCS.

The 2012 GHCS Wine Festival on Saturday August 11 proved  to exceed expectations. Once again Galianoites came together with friends of Galiano to support the Galiano Health Care Society – a community health centre that relies on public donations to operate. GHCS does not receive any government funding for its operations.

 With 18 wine vendors, a continual supply of freshly made appetizers and snacks, and live music with Brad Prevedoros, over 440 patrons enjoyed a relaxing afternoon in the sun. The Lion’s Field was a lively place to be while indulging in wine tasting from a variety of local B.C. and island wineries. Everyone (galianoites and visitors) enjoyed the party atmosphere while maintaining upbeat happy conversations and friendly connections.

 The GHCS is pleased to report that our net profit for the 2012 Wine Festival was just over $14,000.00. Of note, the Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast contributed over $1000.00 as a donation. [Read More…]

As many of you know, in the middle of May a physician in the Maritimes visited Galiano with his family, and then at the end of July and first part of August he did two weeks of sessional work on the island to further get to know the island and the clinic.  The bad news is that we recently heard that he is, at this time, not interested in pursuing the position.

 The good news is that another physician, this time from Alaska, will be visiting Galianao with his wife later this month to look at the position.  Everything so far indicates that he would be a good fit for Galiano.  He has extensive experience in practicing primary care medicine, and has many interests (kayaking, bird watching, etc.) that he could pursue on our island.  I have had a number of e-mail exchanges with him and so far there don`t appear to [Read More…]