In the Community

When Shane Tweten is exposed to the wind at the top of a tree, chainsaw in hand, the elements may give him the idea for his next carving. Shane owns Greenscape Enterprises and is a BC Hydro certified utility arborist here on Bowen Island.

On August 21, the Hooson, Neale, Constantinescu, Mescu and Genaille families gathered to dedicate a public bench in the Bluff Park, adjacent to the BICS field and future site of the Bowen Community Centre, in memory of Bill Hooson, husband, father, g

Bowen's community archives are looking for volunteers to explore the island's history. Here's why.

Kelly Matzen calls herself a play-at-home mom but comes with an impressive list of credentials including a masters degree in counseling psychology and an award-winning book titled When You're About To Go Off The Deep End, Don't Take Your Kids With Yo

When Bowen Island writer Kami Kanetsuka entered her submission into the Literary Writes competition, she knew that she had given an account of a fascinating adventure.

Last week, horse trainer Paul Dufresne held his second Training for Courage clinic at Evergreen Acres Riding Centre.

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.