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Bowen Island Dog Ranch pivots to survive COVID-19

Bowen Island Dog Ranch pivots to survive COVID-19

The island business refocuses on its board and train program
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COVID spins Kelly Konno Studio into the cleaning business

COVID spins Kelly Konno Studio into the cleaning business

COVID-19 has meant a summer of innovation for Bowen’s dance studio
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‘It’s hard enough for us already’: waxing no longer a ferry ride away for Bowen Islanders

‘It’s hard enough for us already’: waxing no longer a ferry ride away for Bowen Islanders

Islander Alex McNeill launches new waxing service, Peach Fuzz
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12 fun things to do around Metro Vancouver this summer

12 fun things to do around Metro Vancouver this summer

With one of the most beautiful regions in the world at their fingertips, Metro Vancouverites are rediscovering all the local treasures that the area has to offer.
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In the essence-finding business: Pauline Le Bel's latest songwriting enterprise

In the essence-finding business: Pauline Le Bel's latest songwriting enterprise

Write Me a Song Pauline! Is Le Bel’s latest project
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Q&A with the owner of Bowen's new refill and sustainable supply store

Q&A with the owner of Bowen's new refill and sustainable supply store

The Watering Can Supply opened last Nov. on the lower road in Artisan Square. The Undercurrent got in touch with owner Casey Kennedy to find out what the business is all about.
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Rustique Bistro makes dreams come true for new owners

Rustique Bistro makes dreams come true for new owners

Sunny Chahal and Owen Law worked side by side almost two decades ago, fresh out of chef school. At the hopping Glowbal Grill in Yaletown, they forged a friendship out at the sautée and satay stations, respectively.
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A Santa hat that speaks volumes

A Santa hat that speaks volumes

New business owner responsible for seasonal “Thank you” and shop local campaign
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Positively Fit Turns 20!

Positively Fit Turns 20!

Sometimes the most rewarding life decisions are less about precision and planning and more about a multitude of moving parts miraculously aligning and creating an opportunity. All you need to do is see it, and have the courage to jump on it.
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Entrepreneur creates new adventure opportunities on Bowen Island

Entrepreneur creates new adventure opportunities on Bowen Island

Kiley Redhead says that she and her partner, Baz Cardinal, are longtime outdoor enthusiasts, but when she moved to Bowen five years ago it made a major shift to the role of outdoor activities in her life.
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