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BC Grant is available to writers

BC Arts Council has announced the opening for applications for creative writing grants. “Awards are available to support the creation of new works or the rewriting of existing unpublished or unproduced manuscripts.

What’s that on the wharf?

The Dick Van Aelst Memorial Gazebo will serve tourists and Bowen Islanders alike
Island to focus on Aboriginal Culture

Island to focus on Aboriginal Culture

The Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) and the Gallery @ Artisan Square are thrilled to be presenting Authentically Aboriginal on Bowen -- a multi-media event highlighting Indigenous culture through the display and celebration of tradition and contempo

Annual plant sale and raffle coming up!

The Bowen Island Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale and Raffle will take place on Saturday, May 9. The Plant Sale and Raffle is the Club’s annual fundraiser.

Congratulations to Holly Graff

On Saturday April 25th at the Whistler Fairmont Chateau, the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects presented Holly Graff with the 2015 BCSLA Community Service Award.

Party season pays off for beneficiaries of bottle returns

There are a couple things that might surprise you about the bottle returns at the recycling centre.

How to landscape and garden over septic fields

On November 16., the Garden Club welcomes Wynn Nielsen, landscape/garden designer, and Scott Stevenson, owner and operator of Bowen Island Septic Services.
Bowen Pet Supply celebrates grand re-opening

Bowen Pet Supply celebrates grand re-opening

At Bowen Pet Supply we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers over the years. If it wasn’t for you, we would not be here today.
Slow as a slug in front of BICS, please

Slow as a slug in front of BICS, please

10-year-old's crosswalk design a reminder to slow down near school
Lisa Shatzky launches new book of poetry

Lisa Shatzky launches new book of poetry

On October 10, Bowen Island resident Lisa Shatzky is launching her new book of poetry, When the Colours Run at 7:30 pm at the Gallery @ Artisan Square. In addtion to poetry readings by Shatzky and friends, there will be music by Ruta Yawney.