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Shipping expert speaks out against LNG Howe Sound hazard

Shipping expert speaks out against LNG Howe Sound hazard

LNG adversary speaks out
Salmon spawn head to sea

Salmon spawn head to sea

Volunteers wait for the sea to meet the stream so fish can swim free
Bowen Families Help Syrian Families “Bundle Up”

Bowen Families Help Syrian Families “Bundle Up”

Last week, 120 refugee families, from Syria and other countries, arrived in Metro Vancouver, and immediately went ‘shopping’ — in a large activity room at Surrey’s City Centre Library.

Nepali dinner to benefit earthquake victims

It’s been more than eight months since two major earthquakes hit Nepal. The earthquakes devastated the country where more than 8,600 died, up to 300 suffered a spinal cord injury.

Little League hits a home run

Baseball on Bowen has traditionally engaged a lot of local kids but for three years that was not the case. Short of coaches, little league came to an end on the island.
Hair cut was part of an eight-year plan

Hair cut was part of an eight-year plan

Carol Fancy says that she has been growing her hair for eight years so that it would be long enough for a couple of wigs for women with cancer. “I heard on CBC radio that women that had had grey hair wanted grey hair back.

Residents provide data to improve health support

Hundreds of people participated in a 29-page survey, supported by the Municipality was initiated by the Medical Clinic Society. The survey was meant to discover specific issues around access to health care on Bowen Island.
Hope for the future arrives in a truck

Hope for the future arrives in a truck

With a sense of excitement our local team of stream-keepers were happy to welcome Rob Bell-Irving from the Dept. of Fisheries an Oceans, Canada, with his delivery of 100,000 fresh eggs from Squamish.
Feeling fine during a frenzy of festivity

Feeling fine during a frenzy of festivity

The festive season can be both fun and a physically, mentally and emotionally taxing time, but there are tools you can use to keep your spirits and energy up. While acupuncture may be the opposite of your idea of a good time, Dr.

Top tips to fight back against cold season

Foods, supplements and exercises that can help you through the holidays