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Best of Syrup: Wildfire watch, water fun and a bear's island visit

Best of Syrup: Wildfire watch, water fun and a bear's island visit

This week on Syrup, we're highlighting refreshing ways to enjoy the summer, critical wildfire information, and an astonishing close encounter with a grizzly bear.
Testing shows high levels of pollutants in Grafton Lake

Testing shows high levels of pollutants in Grafton Lake

Significant amounts of many pharmaceuticals were found
IPS project investigates barriers girls face accessing education

IPS project investigates barriers girls face accessing education

Kiana Cooke tackled an international issue for her Masterworks project
Bowen Island RCMP Stats - May 2025

Bowen Island RCMP Stats - May 2025

It's time to prepare for a safe boating season!
Knick Knack Nook reaching out for help

Knick Knack Nook reaching out for help

The Bowen re-use it store is in need of extensive renovations
Friends identify victims in Horseshoe Bay bus crash

Friends identify victims in Horseshoe Bay bus crash

The community is rallying to support the family with a GoFundMe and memorial outside the ferry terminal.
Efforts underway to halt impaired driving trend on Bowen roads

Efforts underway to halt impaired driving trend on Bowen roads

Enhanced roadblocks will be in place moving forward
Time and Verse take centre stage in Bowen author’s new novel

Time and Verse take centre stage in Bowen author’s new novel

Daniel Cowper penned Kingdom of the Clock based on his experiences living in Vancouver
Bowen Island Farmers Market seeks Community focus

Bowen Island Farmers Market seeks Community focus

Special events this year include the Children's Fair on May 31 and Bowen Island Pride on June 7
One child dead, two women injured after being struck by bus driver at Horseshoe Bay

One child dead, two women injured after being struck by bus driver at Horseshoe Bay

The boy's mother was transported to Lions Gate Hospital in critical condition along with a second woman, believed to be a family friend, who was in stable condition