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This beloved chipped mug brings back Bowen memories

This beloved chipped mug brings back Bowen memories

It survived more than a decade of moves and a car crash but then a serpentine iPhone cord proved to be the downfall of this beloved Vonigo mug. But that's not the end of its story
When on the water, watch out for whales

When on the water, watch out for whales

Di Izdebski, Bob Turner Contributors With warmer weather on the way, Bowen Islanders are beginning to once again venture out in enjoyment of the beautiful waters of Howe Sound.
NERP is building neighbourhood kiosks

NERP is building neighbourhood kiosks

This pandemic has changed our world and our island––physical distancing, frequent handwashing and the appearance of face masks––but imagine other emergencies in our future.
Bowen gardeners planting it forward

Bowen gardeners planting it forward

Jillian and Elliot Rushton are starting a community “plant it forward” project this week to distribute seeds to islanders.
Honour system flowers during COVID on Bowen Island

Honour system flowers during COVID on Bowen Island

How the Bowen Island Flower Shop kept the doors open while keeping distant
It’s here: dive into Bowen’s own marine atlas

It’s here: dive into Bowen’s own marine atlas

The official launch and celebration is this weekend
Did April’s weather create drought conditions on Bowen?

Did April’s weather create drought conditions on Bowen?

The answer, like many things in the natural world, is it's complicated
The whole school connects on Wednesdays: BICS

The whole school connects on Wednesdays: BICS

From our Silver Linings Edition
Ode to my garden

Ode to my garden

'They say that when memory fades, you may not remember the exact details of a conversation or experience, but you will likely remember how it made you feel. I figure it’s the same with a good garden.'
Bowen this week: May 15

Bowen this week: May 15

Here are just some of this week's headlines: sewage, property tax late penalty lightens and a talent show