In the Community

When Hank Strubin moved to Bowen Island in 1991, he was happy to discover that the community held an annual festival.

If this summer showed us anything, it's that dancing is alive on Bowen Island. Steamship Days, the Dock Dance, and this weekend's Bowfest we're up on our feet or at least tapping our toes.

They call their team the whale whisperers and are setting out to raise funds for Inspire Health, an organization that is dedicated to enhancing the life of people living with cancer.

On Saturday, August 18, Tyler Matzen, at five years old, will set up his plastic cash register with his $50 float outside the library along with other vendors prepared to sell their locally grown produce at the BowFEAST market.From 9 a.m.

When I told my three year-old about the barnacle-eating bear we saw, he asked, "Were you very brave and didn't 'scweam'?" I have to admit that floating along in the Apodaca on such a beautiful day, it was hard to feel intimidated by the big ball of f

Be part of Bowfest by submitting your entries to the Bowfest Country Fair Contests.The Bowfest Country Fair is one of the favourite Bowfest traditions.

Attention all gardeners. Even though you might think that summer has only just started, fall days are soon to be upon us and it's time to start planning your spring garden. Help is at hand.

On Sunday, August 12, the place to be for pooches and people alike will be the USSC Marina lawn for the 21st annual Dog Days of Summer.

Beau's a real "coffee hound" as he can be seen walking to the cove every morning and hanging out at the Snug.

Have you got a taste of summer yet? The natural bounty is plentiful this season and farmers' markets are bustling and growing in size and popularity every year. People want good food.