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From behind the camera: hear about the orcas of Howe Sound from filmmaker Bob Turner

From behind the camera: hear about the orcas of Howe Sound from filmmaker Bob Turner

Turner will be speaking at BICS, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m.
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Ditch the scotch tape and wrapping paper - here are some alternatives

Ditch the scotch tape and wrapping paper - here are some alternatives

This Christmas, think out-of-the-box when you are wrapping your gifts.
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Writer, poet and teacher Don Erickson dies

Writer, poet and teacher Don Erickson dies

Beloved husband, partner, father and grandfather, Oscar Donald Erickson passed gently on December 6, in his bed surrounded by loving family. He was 90 years old.
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Need some last-minute gift ideas for the bookworm(s) of your family?

Need some last-minute gift ideas for the bookworm(s) of your family?

Bowen's librarian has you covered with these recommendations.
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The Slow Lane Chronicles does lunch, Christmas style

The Slow Lane Chronicles does lunch, Christmas style

Marcus Hondro rethinks his Scrooge-like position on the merits of Christmas.
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Celebrate the seventh annual Spirit of Solstice on Bowen

Celebrate the seventh annual Spirit of Solstice on Bowen

The longest night comes with a special performance at Cove Commons.
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The need for Bowen's food bank has grown over its 22 years of existence

The need for Bowen's food bank has grown over its 22 years of existence

In B.C., food insecurity affects more than 10 per cent of households with children under the age of 18. Bowen Island is no exception.
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From the archives: the ghosts of Decembers past

From the archives: the ghosts of Decembers past

Our monthly look back at the Undercurrents of Bowen past.
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Personal exercise habits and expectations need to change as we age

Personal exercise habits and expectations need to change as we age

As a kinesiologist, there are many strategies I use with my “older” clientele to give them a good workout, a workout that is challenging but does not lead to an injury their body can’t repair.
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Kids’ shopping at the Knick Knack Nook returns for seventh year this weekend

Kids’ shopping at the Knick Knack Nook returns for seventh year this weekend

The shopping afternoon is Saturday, December 8, between 12 and 2 p.m.
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