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Neighbours acted quickly in last week's house fire on Bowen Island

Neighbours acted quickly in last week's house fire on Bowen Island

The early response to the fire was thanks to some hawk-eyed neighbours. 
Boweners fundraising for islander who lost home in last week's fire

Boweners fundraising for islander who lost home in last week's fire

While the Adams Road house wasn't entirely destroyed, residents lost belongings and their home
Ways to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day, Week

Ways to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day, Week

Share some kindness by giving a gift and even writing a letter.
No-payment mortgage scheme floated in Vancouver

No-payment mortgage scheme floated in Vancouver

A homebuyer must be able to afford a 60 per cent down payment, compared to the five to 20 per cent in the conventional mortgage market.
Here are all the most popular dog breeds in the world (MAP)

Here are all the most popular dog breeds in the world (MAP)

The golden retriever is the choice canine in Canada
Who we miss from the before: notes from Bowen Islanders

Who we miss from the before: notes from Bowen Islanders

For last week’s edition we asked for notes about and to folks you saw regularly before the pandemic. The acquaintances we don’t Zoom with or check up on through Facebook.
GoFundMe launched for Bowen Islanders who lost home in fire

GoFundMe launched for Bowen Islanders who lost home in fire

Bob and Susan Pratt's daughter, Lauren Pratt, has launched a GoFundMe campaign for her parents who lost their home in a fire Thursday afternoon.
UPDATED: No injuries in house fire, Adams Rd. reopened

UPDATED: No injuries in house fire, Adams Rd. reopened

No one was injured, reports the fire chief
Canada ranked one of world's 'most influential' countries in 2021

Canada ranked one of world's 'most influential' countries in 2021

The countries seen to make the most impact on the global stage are located in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Here are January's Bowen Island RCMP statistics: 63 calls for service

Here are January's Bowen Island RCMP statistics: 63 calls for service

Cpl. Koehle also asks Bowen Islanders to be careful in the morning commute chaos