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The archives wants your COVID stories, pictures, doodles, journals photographs, recordings and more

The archives wants your COVID stories, pictures, doodles, journals photographs, recordings and more

Maybe you have a game, physical activity or song that you created or a new neighbourhood tradition established as a result of the virus –– the archives wants to hear about it all
Going from the fear zone to the growth zone: mental health tips

Going from the fear zone to the growth zone: mental health tips

Until January of this year, most people in my Bowen circles had never heard of Wuhan. For me, it’s different.
BICS seed library takes root

BICS seed library takes root

The student garden club is offering some of their seeds for free, in mini library seed packs, at the Ruddy Potato
Fourteen days in quarantine and the wifi's out

Fourteen days in quarantine and the wifi's out

Kami Kanetsuka on her experience returning from Mexico during a pandemic
Bowen library halting book lending but still lending from MedShed

Bowen library halting book lending but still lending from MedShed

The Bowen Island Library is discontinuing its lending of library items during its closure to the public (with the exception of the medshed).
Bowen Island Legion holding fundraiser for Portapique, NS

Bowen Island Legion holding fundraiser for Portapique, NS

The by-donation, pick-up dinner is available between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday evening.
Bowen's food bank hasn't seen the spike in demand other communities have seen

Bowen's food bank hasn't seen the spike in demand other communities have seen

Use, however, may not be representative of need
WHAT'S IN YOUR GARAGE: Bill Pomeroy's 1963 Corvair

WHAT'S IN YOUR GARAGE: Bill Pomeroy's 1963 Corvair

Dog and human love leaving COVID-19 stress behind in this American classic
Highlights of BIHCF #2: how has the municipality responded to COVID-19?

Highlights of BIHCF #2: how has the municipality responded to COVID-19?

In the second B.I. Health Centre Foundation COVID-19 Q&A, Mayor Gary Ander, Coun. Maureen Nicholson and Emergency Program Coordinator Jennifer McGowan address islanders questions about the municipal response to the pandemic
Tips from a counsellor for coping during a pandemic

Tips from a counsellor for coping during a pandemic

‘During times of great uncertainty it is important to slow down and focus inwards’ says Julie Hughes