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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
Bowen Island FoodResilience Society receives grant to grow community food

Bowen Island FoodResilience Society receives grant to grow community food

As a member of the Bowen Island FoodResilience Society (BIFS), I was overjoyed to learn on Mother’s Day that we were awarded a Community Resiliency Fund Grant by the Bowen Island Community Foundation with the support of Bowen Island Municipality.
Ellie of Endswell dies

Ellie of Endswell dies

The miniature donkey was a favourite among generations of Bowen Island's children
Canada Day and Bowfest are going virtual

Canada Day and Bowfest are going virtual

When July 1 and the last Saturday in August roll around, Bowfest field won’t see its usual crowds of islanders but that doesn’t mean Bowen’s staple summer events are cancelled outright––they’re just going to look a bit different.
Bowen RCMP April update and how to safely surrender firearms

Bowen RCMP April update and how to safely surrender firearms

The Bowen Island RCMP responded to 37 calls for service in April of 2020: 1 of those files was an abandoned sailboat found floating near Finisterre Island; 1 of those files was a motorcycle collision that resulted in a fire; 2 of those files were han
Coho Bon Voyage cancelled and how the hatchery is keeping volunteers safe and salmon swimming

Coho Bon Voyage cancelled and how the hatchery is keeping volunteers safe and salmon swimming

The Bowen Island Fish & Wildlife Club (BIFWC) manages the Terminal Creek Salmon Hatchery in Crippen Park under the supervision of Fisheries & Oceans Canada (DFO).
Bowen this week: May 8

Bowen this week: May 8

Here are just some of this week's headlines: health centre, will-they-won't-they bus drama and the Undercurrent's looking for silver linings