In the Community

Thanks to the bright minds of Bowen Island Community School (BICS) student council, Bowfest was presented with a truly expert shortlist for this year’s theme: Out Of This World vs. Mythical Creatures From Around The World.

Now is the time when Oystercatchers are nesting on the coastal islets around Bowen Island and elsewhere in Howe Sound. This year the only nesting site close to Bowen Island that we are aware of is on Onion Island, close to Tunstall Bay.

Don't forget... the SS Master is coming to Bowen

“It was a crazy idea, starting this school,” Ted Spear said. “But what really made it work in the early years -- what really mattered -- was having people like Marg Witty on the board.

Members of the group Concerned Citizens of Bowen Island have been working hard to organize a flotilla of boaters in Howe Sound, with the aim of sending a message to Premier Christy Clark.

SATURDAY JUNE 27 Farmer’s Market BICS, 10 a.m. - noon Kayak Around Bowen Race, pre-race meet-up starts at 9 a.m. at the Bowen Island Marina 2 p.m.

Jennifer Pardee was unanimously nominated by the Community School Association executive to receive the Spirit of Community Award this year for her work in helping facilitate a high level of communication and a clarity of process between District 45,

Bowen Island Community Recreation is ready for the summer and we would like to introduce you to our amazing summer staff supervisors.

The image of a Remington typewriter has caught the eye of Bowen Island community members in the windows of shops and cafés around Snug Cove during the past week.