In the Community

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.

On Saturday, October 27, Mark Singleton will share his view on yoga with Bowen Islanders at a library literary event held at the Gallery at Artisan Square from 7 to 9 p.m.

Many gardeners throw away fading potted plants in the fall - or worse still they leave them sadly withering and wilting by the front door! But not Nancy Ashton. She believes in waking up containers in the wintertime.

Locavores, it's your last chance to snap up some fresh Bowen produce this fall. The BowFEAST community farmers' market is Saturday, October 20, at the Bowen Island Community School from 9 a.m. to noonthe last one of this growing season.

A big congratulations to this year's winner of the Best Bowen Apple Pie Contest. That's Ben the Best Baker who was selected by this year's panel of distinguished judges: RCMP Const.

When Jean Coker went into the hospital to deliver her baby, someone gained entry to her home through a basement window that had been left open.

Every year, the Grade 9 students at Island Pacific School complete a compulsory masterworks project on a topic of personal interest to them.

The students and parent volunteers really enjoyed the time spent picking apples that was part of the BICS Outside 45 and community connections program.

Paola Reyes has just moved to Bowen but she feels so at home here, that she is already planning to invite others.