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The path to Radical Trust and Xenia: chatting with Angelyn Toth about her new book

The path to Radical Trust and Xenia: chatting with Angelyn Toth about her new book

It was 20 years before Angelyn Toth could write her latest book and tell her story of learning how to trust
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Ghostly group looking into how to make Hallowe’en happen

Ghostly group looking into how to make Hallowe’en happen

Hallowe'en will undoubtedly look different this year but a group of dedicated islanders is looking how to make sure there's still some scary fun this Oct. 31
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Do you know about these seldom seen island inhabitants?

Do you know about these seldom seen island inhabitants?

The signal crayfish can grow up to 15 cm long and is found mainly in fresh waters
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What these islanders learned as they roamed (nearly) every inch of Bowen Island

What these islanders learned as they roamed (nearly) every inch of Bowen Island

Inspired by other islanders' COVID activities, Chris Staples and Steve Rosell decided to walk every public road and trail on Bowen Island
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What would a ‘no’ vote mean? And other answers from community centre Q&A

What would a ‘no’ vote mean? And other answers from community centre Q&A

In just over two weeks, islanders will decide whether or not to authorize the municipality to borrow up to $4 million to cover the remaining funds needed to build a community centre.
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Here's what Bowfest will look like this year

Here's what Bowfest will look like this year

The Aug. 29 celebration of all things Bowen includes a spectatorless parade in a top-secret location, a virtual country fair and a live streamed Black Molly concert
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The men kept singing: how Men on the Rock continues during a pandemic

The men kept singing: how Men on the Rock continues during a pandemic

And now the choir is planning for their upcoming season while the pandemic shows no signs of slowing
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Knick Knack Nook asks islanders to limit donations, for now

Knick Knack Nook asks islanders to limit donations, for now

We have a problem. As you know, your generous support and donations have made us a successful part of Bowen’s social network.
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How Jazzercise came to Bowen Island (by way of Dubai and Saudi Arabia)

How Jazzercise came to Bowen Island (by way of Dubai and Saudi Arabia)

This week Islander Susanne Herrington celebrates 25 years of teaching Jazzercise
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Appreciating deer in the garden

Appreciating deer in the garden

'The deer are an important reason for observing the speed limits and remind us that we can enjoy something special living on this little island just far enough away from the city. They are welcome'
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