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Getting to know Snug Cove

Here is another chance to learn about the history of Snug Cove and to share your stories of our central village.

Open garden on March 25

After so much wind, rain and cold, islanders will be cheered by the arrival of the season's crop of daffodils. You find them in Snug Cove, on the roadsides, and of course on the golf course.

Foundation offers major grant for local organizations

For the second year in a row, the Bowen Island Community Foundation has decided to offer a major grant of $5,000 to a qualifying organization on the island.

Garden club speaker shines a light on climbers

Learn how to deck your walls, fences, pillars and pergolas with climbing, spreading and trailing plants.

Reinvigorate through creative endeavours

March has sprung, and signs of spring abound. It's a great time to channel a resurgence of energy into a creative pursuit, and on Bowen there are many to chose from. Take a look in the recently circulated Community Recreation spring/summer brochure.

Try one for good luck

If you love the taste of beer but your partner prefers something sweet, there might be the perfect compromise waiting for you right here on Bowen Island.

Training for courage at Evergreen Acres

Paul Defresne will hold a clinic at Evergreen Acres Riding Centre from March 23 to 25.

Riding to break the cycle of poverty

I imagine it's common for people to take for granted their idyllic childhoods, and have to leave that place before coming to understand their good fortune.

Servicing generations of island cars

If it's got four wheels that mainly drive on island roads, there is a good chance Chris Leigh's had a look at it at some point. Leigh has been running Leigh Automotive, the island's car repair shop, for over 25 years.

Canada at the forefront of San Miguel literary event

Greetings once more from San Miguel, a heritage town in the heart of Mexico, which overflows with happenings. One weekend it's the party of the year with the opening of an art gallery/chapel in the garden of two eccentric artists in the country.