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LETTER: Islands Trust is getting an independent review, here's why that's significant

LETTER: Islands Trust is getting an independent review, here's why that's significant

'Regardless of whether one is a supporter of the Islands Trust or not, there is no doubt in my mind that the organization and importantly, its members, will benefit enormously from an independent review of its governance, management, and operations': Kaile
Muni Morsels: tourism down, several firefighters receiving long service awards and more

Muni Morsels: tourism down, several firefighters receiving long service awards and more

The last regular council meeting of the year saw updates from Tourism Bowen Island and the fire department
There could be hope for COVID-19 testing on Bowen Island

There could be hope for COVID-19 testing on Bowen Island

No promises given but community paramedics could be Bowen's COVID-19 testing solution
'When a human being is talking, another human being has to be quiet to hear': a moment of phenomenal playground conflict resolution

'When a human being is talking, another human being has to be quiet to hear': a moment of phenomenal playground conflict resolution

'Perhaps, despite 2020, there is hope for the future after all'
How many birds are on Bowen? The Christmas bird count is back

How many birds are on Bowen? The Christmas bird count is back

National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count is planned for this season on Jan. 1 with pandemic precautions in place
P is for Pine siskin: a Bowen Nature Club alphabetic adventure

P is for Pine siskin: a Bowen Nature Club alphabetic adventure

We may be isolating from one another but that doesn't mean we can't have some alphabetic adventures in nature
The Second World War spies most never knew existed: Invisible Women podcast

The Second World War spies most never knew existed: Invisible Women podcast

Before they were housewives, they were spies. For decades, they kept quiet about their work in the Second World War, even as their male counterparts came forward with stories. Bowen Islander Diane Greig asks, why?
Bowen this week: 22nd annual Christmas Carol reading, UNESCO biosphere submission, tax pressures and more

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

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

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