Highlights

Bowen this week: 22nd annual Christmas Carol reading, UNESCO biosphere submission, tax pressures and more

We’re rounding the last weeks of 2020 and despite COVID-19 restrictions being extended into the new year, Bowen Islanders are doing their best to keep spirits bright.

Dec 11, 2020 4:37 PM Read more >

Santa Claus is coming to Bowen Island Saturday (for real this time)

Santa's touring Bowen Island in his motorized sleigh (ok, car) Saturday afternoon.

Dec 11, 2020 1:46 PM Read more >

Bowen Islanders could see a 6.6% tax increase in 2021: budget pressures

Bowen Island Municipal Council gets a rundown of demands on next year's budget – here's what the financial picture looks like

Dec 11, 2020 11:38 AM Read more >

This year, make a wish at the Children's Tree at the Festival of Trees

To the Children's Tree, the community is invited to add wishes for 2021.

Dec 11, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Thank you to the community that saved my life

'My point of this letter is to let everyone know how special the Bowen Island community is and during a time of crisis how our community rose up to save a neighbour’s life, this time my own'

Dec 11, 2020 8:30 AM Read more >

After a cancer diagnosis and losing her daughter, Joanne Raymont had to find a way forward – this is how SwimBowen helped her

How the SwimBowen Cancer Care Fund helped Joanne Raymont after a year of illness and loss

Dec 11, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

Where to see the best Christmas light displays on Bowen Island

This year's light displays are a bright delight – here's where you can find them

Dec 10, 2020 2:10 PM Read more >

Bowen Island Municipality's mascots have a merry message

The buy local ad is unbelievably adorable

Dec 9, 2020 6:18 PM Read more >

Remembering Lennon’s message 40 years after his assassination

From Bowen Islander Lara Silver: 'They asked us to imagine a better world. A good place to start as we put this year to a close’

Dec 9, 2020 6:04 PM Read more >

Bowen's Blue Christmas service proceeding virtually

We will gather in our 'new normal' fashion and share quiet music, reflection, prayer, scripture, candle-lighting and tying blue ribbons for our Remembering Tree

Dec 9, 2020 5:49 PM Read more >