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April’s top home sales on Bowen

April’s top home sales on Bowen

April featured Bowen Island's first sale of the year over $2 million, and the year's highest sale on Keats Island too
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TransLink reports speedy return of riders in 2023, warns of overcrowding

TransLink reports speedy return of riders in 2023, warns of overcrowding

Elected officials are seeking permanent federal subsidies for TransLink as ridership appears on an accelerated post-pandemic rebound, particularly south of the Fraser River.
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These are Metro Vancouver’s most popular parks

These are Metro Vancouver’s most popular parks

Despite a post-pandemic decline in visits in 2022, Crippen Regional Park, Delta South-Surrey Regional Greenway and Seymour River Regional Greenway set records for total annual visits.
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Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre

Amid EV boom, B.C. urban gas prices to climb past $2/litre

Forecast suggests B.C. residents should brace for high gas prices this week with some areas around Vancouver and Victoria expected to climb past $2 per litre.
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Bowen mayor responds to weekend ferry cancellations: "It cannot become the new normal"

Bowen mayor responds to weekend ferry cancellations: "It cannot become the new normal"

A dozen ferry cancellations on Saturday left hundreds needing to change travel plans, a scenario Mayor Andrew Leonard says can't be repeated
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Here is how hot it is going to feel in Metro Vancouver over the weekend

Here is how hot it is going to feel in Metro Vancouver over the weekend

It's getting hot in here.
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Update: Unattended campfire likely caused Thursday morning fire at Bowen's Apodaca Park

Update: Unattended campfire likely caused Thursday morning fire at Bowen's Apodaca Park

Bowen Island firefighters responded to the park fire and managed to put out the flames
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Snug Cove House project won't be moving ahead

Snug Cove House project won't be moving ahead

A new construction cost estimate has put the Bowen seniors housing centre out of reach indefinitely
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Bowen Island - Horseshoe Bay sailings cancelled starting this afternoon

Bowen Island - Horseshoe Bay sailings cancelled starting this afternoon

All 12 BC Ferries sailings between Bowen Island and Horseshoe Bay from 3:30 pm onward are cancelled for Saturday. Passenger-only water taxis will be available
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Bowen Island artist honoured with provincial Community Award

Bowen Island artist honoured with provincial Community Award

Simon Daniel James is a 2023 Community Award recipient for his positive impact on local artwork and guidance work with young students
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