In the Community

For about two and half years, Bowen Island FoodResilience (BIFS) has been focusing on what it would take to create a food system on Bowen that supports local needs, especially in times of disruption.

As folks in Canada practice physical distancing and self-isolation , Bowen Islander Michael Nankin (a producer, director and writer who moved up from Los Angeles) started a sort of online film festival called "Covideo.

'Here's a video of last summer out on the water... I love you guys so much and I hope you're staying safe and healthy. Stay indoors and wash your hands.'

As folks in Canada practice social distancing and self-isolation , Bowen Islander Michael Nankin (a producer, director and writer who moved up from Los Angeles) started a sort of online film festival called "Covideo.

Islanders may be confined to their homes but luckily they can still use a classic mode of travel: reading.

As folks in Canada practice social distancing and self-isolation , Bowen Islander Michael Nankin (a producer, director and writer who moved up from Los Angeles) started a sort of online film festival called "Covideo.

Caring for a sick loved one isn’t easy. It can be tiring, stressful, and often, we look for coping mechanisms. I wouldn’t be surprised if alcohol and drugs are number two on the list after social media in many of our cases.

Di Izdebski is offering free colouring pages of her classic Bowen paintings

As folks in Canada practice ever more stringent social distancing and self-isolation , Bowen Islander Michael Nankin (a producer, director and writer who moved up from Los Angeles) started a sort of online film festival called "Covideo.

'You may not be a qualified teacher, but honestly, your love and faith in your kids make up for that. If your kid has confidence that you are there to support them be the best they can be, you will figure it out together.'