Bowen Island Community News

Help with the hummingbird project for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., we will be making orange flags inspired by a simple and powerful parable: Flight of the Hummingbird

Sep 24, 2021 6:30 PM Read more >

Q&A: Jude Neale’s latest book of poetry, 'Inside the Pearl', launches

'Inside the Pearl' is a book of haiku about Joy Kogawa House, where Jude Neale had a residency in summer 2020

Sep 24, 2021 1:36 PM Read more >

Summer drought leads to compromised tree health: steer clear of trees during wind storms

Drought has long-term effects on tree health and is not always externally visible

Sep 24, 2021 1:11 PM Read more >

Catching Stars welcomes new artists and bundles up for fall

New season, new beginnings at one of the local artist co-ops

Sep 20, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

Meet your Bowen Island Neighbours: Bea Anderson & Doug Nash

Our weekly series continues

Sep 19, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

50 ways to leave inertia in the days of pandemic past

Health Coach Mary Letson has some tips for those of us having trouble getting moving

Sep 19, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

An ‘unbelievable experience’: Bowen dirtbikers return from endurance race in the Alberta Badlands

Bowen riders Liam Scrivens (who broke his handlebars falling off a cliff during the qualifier) competing in the amateur class and I competing in the veteran class completed the race placing 13th and 11th respectively

Sep 18, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Deadly poisonous cuties: There's only one predator that can survive eating this newt

Best to admire this critter from afar

Sep 18, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

What are Bowen’s greenways? Why do they matter?

'By planning for greenways, our work supports naturally productive ecosystems, biodiversity, and a vibrant community'

Sep 11, 2021 5:30 PM Read more >

Meet your Bowen Island Neighbours: Sally Ann DuMoulin