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Strawberry Tea returns tomorrow but it won't be like any other tea before it

Strawberry Tea returns tomorrow but it won't be like any other tea before it

Saturday, June 13 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. there's a drive-through tea at the Legion
Opening Bowen and staying safe together COVID town hall recap

Opening Bowen and staying safe together COVID town hall recap

Lots of questions about businesses re-opening in phase two have been circulating around the community, so the BI Health Centre Foundation (BIHCF) and the BIM Community Economic Development Committee hosted a town hall to provide a venue for a communi
Bowen this week: June 5

Bowen this week: June 5

It’s a rainy start to June. The Environment Canada forecast calls for weekend highs of 16 and 21 with showers and risk of a thunderstorm Saturday and a 40 per cent chance of showers Sunday.
COVID keeping island family from their new son

COVID keeping island family from their new son

The Harrisons have adopted a son but as the border to the boy's country has closed, they can't get to him.
Meet Liam Edwards, BIM’s new boss

Meet Liam Edwards, BIM’s new boss

Liam Edwards made his first Facebook account to try to find housing on Bowen. Even after moving here, Bowen Island Municipality’s new chief administrative officer is still looking for long-term housing for his family.
House numbers, AEDs, Run for Rwanda: Rotary keeps on going

House numbers, AEDs, Run for Rwanda: Rotary keeps on going

Zoom is the new normal in the world and the Rotary Club of Bowen Island is no stranger to this medium. We have reduced our meetings to two per month, but we really miss our social dinner meetings that usually come between the two.
VIDEO: Sea lion and anchovy dance from Bob Turner

VIDEO: Sea lion and anchovy dance from Bob Turner

See the sea lions dive and the anchovies dance in Bowen filmmaker Bob Turner's latest Howe Sound short film.
Meet the Malawian music star isolating on Bowen Island

Meet the Malawian music star isolating on Bowen Island

Lady Pace hoped to bring the Music Heals program back to Malawi but COVID got in the way
Bowen photographer connecting with her new community from at least six feet away

Bowen photographer connecting with her new community from at least six feet away

'There is beauty in needing to slow down and having time to be with loved ones or yourself or animals. Time to reflect what we actually need and want in life. The people I’ve met so far, from a safe distance, are all so welcoming.'
Sudsy move: Helen Platts on growing Bowen Island Soap Co. during a pandemic

Sudsy move: Helen Platts on growing Bowen Island Soap Co. during a pandemic

After getting laid off from both her jobs, Helen Platts is working full-time at her business of passion: Bowen Island Soap Co.