In the Community

See the sea lions dive and the anchovies dance in Bowen filmmaker Bob Turner's latest Howe Sound short film.

Lady Pace hoped to bring the Music Heals program back to Malawi but COVID got in the way

'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.'

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

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

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.

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.

Jillian and Elliot Rushton are starting a community “plant it forward” project this week to distribute seeds to islanders.

How the Bowen Island Flower Shop kept the doors open while keeping distant

The official launch and celebration is this weekend