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In the Community

A variety of attractions on the menu of PPP tour

Every part of Bowen Island has wonderful getaway homes and gardens that few people know about and still fewer get to see. Sometimes they are in distant neighbourhoods or down a private lane or tucked away on a remote cliffside.

An opportinity for people to enjoy being together

Strawberries. Juicy, sweet and delectable strawberries were on everyone's mind this past weekend at the Strawberry Tea fundraiser for the Bowen Island United Church at Collin Halls.

A new order

There was excitement in the air at the Bowen Island Community School (BICS) when adults and youth were honoured for their conduct and achievement during the last school year.

Captain & Mrs. Canada send their regards and regrets

For the first time in eight years, Captain and Mrs. Canada will not be adding their unique splash of colour and enthusiasm to Canada Day festivities on Bowen. The patriotic couple plans to head east to participate in Canada Day celebrations in St.

Bowen Island dancer competes in National Irish Dance Competition

An expected 5,000 dancers will head to Chicago to compete in solo and team events at the 2012 National Irish Dance Competition from July 3 to 7 and Bowen Island's Kiera Schuller is one of them.

Ferry marshalling manners

British Columbian drivers are, in general, very polite.

Canada Day event offers fun for the whole family

The sun is on its way - and so is Canada Day. On Sunday , July 1, from noon to 3 p.m., the annual community Canada Day celebration will take place in Crippen Park at the Bowfest field.

Bowen’s watery wonders

We live surrounded by ocean but rarely see the creatures under our waters, let alone have the chance to touch them. This Sunday, you will have that chance, because the Bowen Island Nature Club is bringing sea creatures ashore.

Getting ready for organic waste collection

When new garbage regulations that require the separation of food scraps kick in on July 3, it is really important to create a system that is simple to execute. You can use: 1.

Get to the summit with BIG

It's time to get the hiking boots ready as Bowen Island Gives (BIG) gears up for its first fundraising event: a climb to the top of Mount Gardner. The non-profit group is organizing the June 30 event to support Alzheimer's research.