Gulf Islander

B.C.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a native or resident of one of the many islands lying between Vancouver Island and the mainland in the Gulf of Georgia.

Quotations

1960

"That's right," said the Gulf Islander. "He witches for wells." In the language of the trade, smelling for water.

1961

[Caption] Government ferry "Motor Princess" alarms Gulf Islanders as a sign of possible increase in both taxes and tourists.