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ABBA House, a place of refuge, & how Bowen Islanders can and do make a difference in Celaya, Mexico

ABBA House, a place of refuge, & how Bowen Islanders can and do make a difference in Celaya, Mexico

Islander Kami Kanetsuka visits ABBA House in Celaya, Mexico, where thousands of people pass through annually on their way to or from the U.S. border. ABBA house also has a Bowen connection...
Discussing restorative justice and reconciliation with Bowen's YWCA Women of Distinction nominee

Discussing restorative justice and reconciliation with Bowen's YWCA Women of Distinction nominee

Local academic Brenda Morrison is nominated for the inaugural Reconciliation in Action category of YWCA’s 37th annual Women of Distinction Awards
VIDEO: Orcas spotted off Bowen Island

VIDEO: Orcas spotted off Bowen Island

The thrill of seeing pods of the world's largest dolphin in Howe Sound hasn't worn off of Bowen Islanders. Local artist Di Izdebski captured the video below of orcas just off Cape Roger Curtis. The orcas are T087 and group T124A2s.
Next weekend: see the stories of Bowen as told by shadow puppets

Next weekend: see the stories of Bowen as told by shadow puppets

The Bowen Fables project is culminating in a series of short films that dives into historical events and everyday stories––everything from the wonderful to the eerie
VIDEO: Bob Turner celebrates the BICS Welcome Pole in new film

VIDEO: Bob Turner celebrates the BICS Welcome Pole in new film

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.
VIDEO: Bob Turner's 'I am Atl’ka7tsem Howe Sound' celebrates the web of life in our home inlet

VIDEO: Bob Turner's 'I am Atl’ka7tsem Howe Sound' celebrates the web of life in our home inlet

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.
This new Community Foundation grant funds the small stuff: a block party, a garden, a sports day...

This new Community Foundation grant funds the small stuff: a block party, a garden, a sports day...

A new grant from the community foundation funds the small but significant things that build community, like block parties, gardens, sports days and more
Bowen's January RCMP statistics: more reports of phone and online scams

Bowen's January RCMP statistics: more reports of phone and online scams

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
Stay bright: pick up your reflectors for backpacks, jackets and more

Stay bright: pick up your reflectors for backpacks, jackets and more

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 finds help for seniors thanks to Community Foundation funding

Snug Cove House finds help for seniors thanks to Community Foundation funding

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