Highlights

One-third of Canadian sex workers don't call 911 due to fear of police

The study also offers the first known data in Canada on who is helping sex workers escape situations of violence and confinement.

Jan 27, 2021 1:26 PM Read more >

Bowen this week - January 24, 2021: Snow, Islands Trust budget and return of the Soup Fairy

Snow, orcas, Islands Trust updates, the Soup Fairy returns, there's lots to catch up on in this week's highlights

Jan 24, 2021 2:46 PM Read more >

Meet your Bowen Island neighbours: Tina Nielsen

Our second 'Meet your Bowen Island neighbours' column is another familiar face in the Undercurrent pages: Tina Nielsen

Jan 22, 2021 2:11 PM Read more >

Stoking the arts on Bowen in 2021: the Hearth

The Hearth is planning an exciting year ahead

Jan 22, 2021 1:51 PM Read more >

Meet Bowen Island’s community paramedics

Kristine Kumar and Gale Lyttle are charged with helping bridge the health care gap on Bowen

Jan 22, 2021 12:56 PM Read more >

Environment Canada issues snowfall alert for Vancouver

Jan 21, 2021 3:39 PM Read more >

Why the rare ecology of new Cape park needs protecting

The bluffs may look bare but rare species cling to life in the delicate ecosystems

Jan 21, 2021 2:41 PM Read more >

Diversity, inclusion specialist Alden Habacon holding a free webinar for Bowen Islanders Feb. 1

Alden Habacon's workshop relates to inclusivity and diversity on all levels including race, culture, sexual orientation, gender diversity and neurodiversity.

Jan 21, 2021 11:28 AM Read more >

Canada Revenue Agency shares tax tips for seniors

Jan 20, 2021 10:31 AM Read more >

Meet your Bowen Island neighbours: Bob Turner

Our inaugural meet your neighbour column brings a familiar face back to the Undercurrent: Bob Turner. Fun fact: Bob once had a 'Nature Matters' column in the Undercurrent in the '90s. Bowen Nature Club runs the current 'Nature Matters' Undercurrent column.

Jan 19, 2021 9:21 AM Read more >