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Building a guitar in school

Chad Ruloff decided, for his Masterworks Project, to build an acoustic guitar. During his Grade 9 year at Island Pacific School (IPS), Chad researched, planned and executed the task at hand with the support of his advisory committee.

Strange but True is this summer's reading theme

Dive into a summer of reading by joining the Bowen Island Public Library's Summer Reading Club! The theme this year is Strange but True! Come by the library to pick up your reading package which includes a reading booklet, bookmark and temporary tatt

A place to 'unlock the mindÂ’s grey penitentiaries'

"Here is a cedar key of quiet/ To unlock the mind's grey penitentiaries.

Three-legged kitty needs help

In June 2006, Khat turned up in Carol's neighbourhood begging for food. When she realized how hungry he was, she set down a dish for him in the woodshed where she thought he could hang out until his family claimed him.

High school at sea

A lot can happen in a year when you're in high school. You'll have new experiences. You may get a sense of what to do with your life. You may fall in love.

Hear ye, hear ye!

Most of us take our hearing for granted. It is too easy to be blase about its role in bringing us pleasure and keeping us safe--at least until we experience some loss of acuity.

Sixty years after graduation

Florian York Wells, nee Fyfe, always wanted to be a nurse. She recalls visiting her aunt in Scotland who was a nurse. "She sometimes put her cape down and treated people right there," Wells said. "That's when I decided I wanted to be a nurse.

Share your passion

Share your passions and your skills! The Bowen Centre for the Arts (operated by the Bowen Island Arts Council) is seeking workshop ideas and presenters in all arts-related areas.

Get ready for summer

It's almost here! Only two more weeks and then school's out. Make your child's summer fun and memorable with Bowen Island Community Recreation's Summer Camps. We've got adventures for all ages.

The end of an era

With nostalgia in their hearts and entire bottles of Aqua Net in their hair, it seemed most of the islanders came out to bid the Bowen Island Pub a farewell.