In the Community

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.

Rotarian Sheila Webster is excited about the bulbs she is offering for sale. "We sold them last year and know that they are of excellent quality. They are the best," she said.

Besides your doctor prescribing it to you, do you know why you are taking your medications? Did you know that some medications may react with each other? If you answered no to either of those questions, then it's time to take control of your health a

As we age, some forgetfulness is natural and inevitable. You might, for example, "lose" the car keys or other household objects, or forget where you heard something and/or who told you. Those usually aren't causes for concern.

The title of the newly released volume published by Key Publishing House and edited by Anita Sinner and Christine Lowther reads: Living Artfully, Reflections from the Far West Coast.

This Sunday, September 16, Bowen Islanders have a chance to participate in an event that takes place in different locations in Canada as well as world-wide: the Terry Fox Run.

It's harvest time and Bowen grower Aubin van Berckel shared with us her tantalizing recipe for chard casserole.

It's hard to believe, but the Black Sheep Morris Dancers have been a part of the cultural life of Bowen Island since early 2001.

Each Monday morning, senior Bowen residents from across the island gather for activities that would take four visits to a senior centre anywhere else. Starting at 9 a.m., you can learn line dancing from Margaret McGregor.

Aubin van Berckel is once again generously offering her time for Family Place in French which begins on Tuesday, September 11, and will run until November 27.