In the Community

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.

In the past two weeks, Mother Nature has turned down the heat and softened the light. As we head into the darker time of the year, a perfect antidote for a chilly fall evening lies in wait.

Jackie Minns has been teaching Hatha yoga on Bowen for almost 20 years.She maintains a practice that is rooted both in skill and spiritual connection.

BIHORA, the Bowen Island Horse and Riders Association, is sponsoring the third annual Halloween with Horses this Saturday, October 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the equestrian ring in Crippen Park.

On Saturday, October 27, Bowen in Transition will be showing a full-length documentary about the transition movement. The film, In Transition 2.

They have been concerned about Mortimer, say Jules de Groot and Doug Jamieson of Alderwood Farm, as they've been getting calls from island residents and businesses reporting that he has been a bit of a pest.

A Cruel Arithmetic: Inside the Case Against Polygamy is more than just an account of a court case. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the case known as Polygamy Reference that was debated in the BC Supreme Court.