In the Community

The dark and dreary summer of 1831 inspired a supernatural and ghost story writing contest that led to the creation of the novel Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley.

Roger Arndt is proud to have served in Vietnam yet it wasn't until recently that he decided to share his story.

Last week's Undercurrent picked up on two letters from Metro Vancouver at the last council meeting announcing the restoration of Seaside cottage and the hiring of a caretaker.

Here's a scary fact: "For the first time in 1,000 years, life expectancy is expected to decline... the children of this generation may not live as long as their parents" (New England Journal of Medicine).

Bowen Islanders Claire Weeks and Peter Wing are retired physicians who have worked in Vancouver to help people with new spinal cord injuries to recover and return to a productive and enjoyable life for many years.

Bowen Island resident Caitlin Frost met Costa Ndayisabye through her work and ongoing practice with Byron Katie ( www.thework.com ) and the inquiry process.

This week's earthquake off B.C.'s west coast and the tsunami warning that followed are stark reminders of the unexpected power of Mother Nature. Any community can be at risk from natural and man-made disasters. And every community can be prepared.

On Wednesday, October 24, Bowen Island joined communities across B.C. in a province-wide Defend Our Coast day of action to show growing opposition to the risks posed by tar sands pipelines and tankers.

A news release from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) states that "conditions continue to favour buyers in the Greater Vancouver housing market.

"Let me entertain you!" The famous line from the musical Gypsy says it all. The Bowen Island Community Choir is set to host its annual Coffee House at Cates Hill Chapel on Saturday, November 3, at 7 p.m.