In the Community

When James Watson and Francis Crick suddenly completed the structure of DNA, the double helix, they realized that it was so "pretty," it couldn't be wrong. They charged off to the Eagle Pub where they usually lunched in Cambridge, England.

On Sunday, September 30, or on Sunday, October 7, from noon to 2, Bowen Island children aged 5 to 12 are invited to join a free workshop to learn how to make a windowsill garden.

Applefest is a free family-friendly event, sponsored by Bowen Heritage. It welcomes islanders and visitors to the Davies Heritage Orchard from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

When Shane Tweten is exposed to the wind at the top of a tree, chainsaw in hand, the elements may give him the idea for his next carving. Shane owns Greenscape Enterprises and is a BC Hydro certified utility arborist here on Bowen Island.

On August 21, the Hooson, Neale, Constantinescu, Mescu and Genaille families gathered to dedicate a public bench in the Bluff Park, adjacent to the BICS field and future site of the Bowen Community Centre, in memory of Bill Hooson, husband, father, g

Bowen's community archives are looking for volunteers to explore the island's history. Here's why.

Kelly Matzen calls herself a play-at-home mom but comes with an impressive list of credentials including a masters degree in counseling psychology and an award-winning book titled When You're About To Go Off The Deep End, Don't Take Your Kids With Yo

When Bowen Island writer Kami Kanetsuka entered her submission into the Literary Writes competition, she knew that she had given an account of a fascinating adventure.

Last week, horse trainer Paul Dufresne held his second Training for Courage clinic at Evergreen Acres Riding Centre.

When I met Rueben George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation at the International Indigenous Leadership Gathering in Lillooet in June, I discovered he was the grandson of Chief Dan George. Instant connection.