In the Community

In June 2019, a Welcome Pole was unveiled at Bowen Island Community School (BICS). It was a great privilege for me to be able to attend the ceremony and also witness some of the carving of the Pole.

If you can't get enough of Atl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound's stunning landscape, wildlife and people then this is the film for you. Bowen Island filmmaker Bob Turner just released his latest short film: "I am Atl’ka7tsem Howe Sound.

A new grant from the community foundation funds the small but significant things that build community, like block parties, gardens, sports days and more

The Bowen Island RCMP responded to 46 calls for service in January of 2020 1 of those files was a roadblock 4 of those files were roadside driving prohibitions 4 of those files were minor collisions with no injuries 3 of those files were fraud report

Winter may well be coming to an end in the next while but the mornings and evenings are still dark, foggy and misty. And in summer, many of us are on the roads after dark, returning home from the pub, the beach or friends’ homes.

Snug Cove House Society has spent more than 20 years working toward the dream of supportive seniors’ housing here on Bowen.

It is always interesting to look back to see how things have changed – or not! The Bowen Island Archives have the complete run of the Undercurrents from 1975 to present.

It’s nesting season for these bowen Island bird species––including some eagles, hummingbirds and herons

Will McKnight converted a 2003 Mini Cooper into an electric vehicle while attending school full-time

Do you have a wonderful project that would contribute to environmental sustainability on Bowen? This project must include one aspect of the following: principles of zero-waste, recycling, composting, food security, encouragement of minimal consumeris