In the Community

Many Christian churches have apologized for their role in the oppression of Indigenous peoples. The Mennonite Church has gone one step further by publishing a book––a courageous search for what reconciliation might look like.

While walking along the boardwalk on July 4, my eyes were drawn to a distinctive black snake, sunning itself in late afternoon sunshine. Curious, because it was black, I took a photo. The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C.

We’ve welcomed many new folks to our community in recent years and have said goodbye to many friends. With all this turnover, new islanders may not know that Bowen has a community foundation—let alone what it does and how it works.

A 10.5 lb. zucchinis, toasted marshmallow lego, human slugs, cow patty cookies and more!

What a great day for a run, last Saturday. Thanks to all our runners and walkers, the Rotary Run for Rwanda was a resounding success for the ninth year in a row.

Fundraising efforts continue as our community eagerly awaits the decision on the $8M Investing in Canada Infrastructure grant application for the Bowen Island Community Centre.

'It's a gift of geography that a place so wild still remains right next door to the huge metropolitan area of Vancouver. But lately I've begun to wonder just how long our good luck will last...'

With talk of rezoning at Cape Roger Curtis reemerging, the Undercurrent got a tour of the property.

Another Nature Matters from Bowen's Nature Club.

When he started driving transit for BC Hydro in 1979, then 23-year-old Peter King was the youngest driver the company had ever hired.