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Last weekend's Dive Against Debris removed nearly 1,300 pounds of garbage from the ocean (In photos)

Last weekend's Dive Against Debris removed nearly 1,300 pounds of garbage from the ocean (In photos)

The first Dive Against Debris in five years drew in a dedicated crew of volunteers despite the pouring rain
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World Polio Day is Oct. 24: Bowen Rotary members continuing fundraising efforts for global polio eradication

World Polio Day is Oct. 24: Bowen Rotary members continuing fundraising efforts for global polio eradication

'We will be placing polio piggy banks near the tills of several Bowen businesses where you can empty your change pocket/purses and add your contribution'
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Pet Blessing is Sunday at Bowen Island United Church

Pet Blessing is Sunday at Bowen Island United Church

The service is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning
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It’s small business week: shout outs to and from Bowen Island businesses

It’s small business week: shout outs to and from Bowen Island businesses

Oct. 17 to Oct. 23 is Small Business Week in Canada. In the spirit of the week, we asked for shout outs – from businesses and customers alike – celebrating the people and businesses that keep this island chugging along
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It was so wet on Bowen last weekend, even the goats wore raincoats

It was so wet on Bowen last weekend, even the goats wore raincoats

The goats are familiar faces around Grafton Lake as they were hired to mow the lawns (and later fired)
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Here's what we know is and isn't happening for Halloween on Bowen

Here's what we know is and isn't happening for Halloween on Bowen

No Fire Department fireworks and Deep Bay’s participation more muted than the community celebrations of non-pandemic years; pumpkin carving at Bowen Island Integrated Health
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Why Nectar Yoga took on Yoga on the Pier and more community classes

Why Nectar Yoga took on Yoga on the Pier and more community classes

Nectar Yoga’s Andrea Clark talks Yoga on the Pier, the retreat centre’s origins and its mission
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Meet your Bowen Island Neighbours: Paul Tennant

Meet your Bowen Island Neighbours: Paul Tennant

Our weekly series continues
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Here are the Bowen Island parks, trails and beaches you didn't know were waiting for you

Here are the Bowen Island parks, trails and beaches you didn't know were waiting for you

Are you looking to expand your horizons? There are so many hidden gems on Bowen
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Two minor vehicle collisions and other September Bowen Island RCMP stats

Two minor vehicle collisions and other September Bowen Island RCMP stats

Also, categories 2 and 3 fires are allowed as of Oct. 15
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