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Young mechanic will fix your bike for the price of a ferry trip

Young mechanic will fix your bike for the price of a ferry trip

While his mother doesn’t necessarily see the family’s deck as the ideal spot for a bike repair business, it is the best location Jackson Jones has come up with so far. Under a small covered area, he’s got bikes of all sizes and a unicycle.
Packing it in: Bowen Island Video says goodbye

Packing it in: Bowen Island Video says goodbye

Last week, Bowen Island Video quit the rental business and liquidated its assets, selling well-loved dvds for between $2 and $5.
Meet the Cove's newest business owner

Meet the Cove's newest business owner

Jay Peachy says he’s happy to be working side by side with Gino and Victoria Rutigliano as he takes over their retail spaces on Dorman Road. “I’ve already taken over the u-brew and Victoria is teaching me how to make wine,” says Peachy.
Branding Bowen

Branding Bowen

Branding Bowen- nature calls
Hemp houses are smoking hot in eco-design

Hemp houses are smoking hot in eco-design

Hemp construction for low maintenance, affordable housing
The cost of commuting

The cost of commuting

The cost of commuting
Booming business for Bowen Bed & Breakfasts

Booming business for Bowen Bed & Breakfasts

Bowen vacation rentals are may be already fully booked
Entrepreneur guides island innovators

Entrepreneur guides island innovators

Young entrepreneur finds a way to connect a demand with a supply
Therapeutic clowning pioneer

Therapeutic clowning pioneer

Paul Hoosen now advises med school students on bed-side manner
Local Architect wins award for work in Red Cedar

Local Architect wins award for work in Red Cedar

Local architect James Tuer won an award last week for design in “Western Red Cedar” at the 2016 BC Wood Design Awards. He won the award for the design of the 6,000 sq. ft. Bowen Island Buddhist International Society Retreat.