Highlights

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

Dec 18, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

'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'

Dec 17, 2020 5:47 PM Read more >

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

Dec 15, 2020 12:03 PM Read more >

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

Dec 14, 2020 10:42 AM Read more >

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?

Dec 14, 2020 10:17 AM Read 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.

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 >