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Worried about walking at night on Bowen? The Rotary Club is trying to make you more visible

Worried about walking at night on Bowen? The Rotary Club is trying to make you more visible

Fall has arrived on Bowen Island. Darkness shrouds early morning and evening ferry departures and arrivals once again.
Learn how to keep giving after you're gone at Community Foundation talk

Learn how to keep giving after you're gone at Community Foundation talk

Legal experts will give a talk on Legacy Giving on October 20.
Councillor candidate profile: David Hocking

Councillor candidate profile: David Hocking

David Hocking Running for: Councillor Occupation: Semi-retired, consulting How long have you lived on Bowen?: 20 years Who inspires you? (Alive, dead, fictional, local, national, international - anyone): My grandchildren, David Attenborough, Monty Py
Community calendar October 4 to October 12

Community calendar October 4 to October 12

Applefest, farmers market and author readings – there's lots happening on Bowen!
"The Baby House" christened at Bowen Children's Centre

"The Baby House" christened at Bowen Children's Centre

Bowen’s new “Baby House” opened with a party September 29.
Should you be using a collar or a harness for your dog?

Should you be using a collar or a harness for your dog?

Last year, CAWES (Coast Animal Welfare & Education Society) put on an educational event called “Ask an Animal Expert” where a panel of two off-island animal experts answered questions from the public.
Revitalizing Heritage Bowen: the best and even better news

Revitalizing Heritage Bowen: the best and even better news

The best news: Michael Kluckner has agreed to be our speaker at our annual general meeting on October 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the community school. Michael is a staunch supporter of heritage policy and practices in B.C.
Bidding the Dhonts farewell

Bidding the Dhonts farewell

Surrounded by Bowen artists’ work in the Gallery@Cove Commons, in a room brimming with people, Betty and Thijs Dhont bid the island farewell. The prominent locals, who arrived on Bowen in 1994, are moving full time to Hornby Island.
My forty-year love affair with (former Bowen fire chief) Lawrie Lock

My forty-year love affair with (former Bowen fire chief) Lawrie Lock

Editor’s note: this article is adapted from Lynda Lock’s essay on her personal blog. With her consent, it’s been edited for length.
Tasting wines for a good cause, a Helping Hand fundraiser

Tasting wines for a good cause, a Helping Hand fundraiser

Tickets are on sale at the Bowen Beer and Wine Cellar.