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COVID-19: B.C. unveils plans for vaccine passports

COVID-19: B.C. unveils plans for vaccine passports

Introduction of vaccine certificates comes amid surging cases of COVID-19
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Renters embrace co-ownership to try and save heritage Horseshoe Bay cottages (PHOTOS)

Renters embrace co-ownership to try and save heritage Horseshoe Bay cottages (PHOTOS)

Tiny, colourful, craftsman-style homes are more than 100 years old and harken back to neighbourhood's early history as a seaside community
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New Hearth Gallery show peeks into island artists’ inspirations: Standing on the Shoulders

New Hearth Gallery show peeks into island artists’ inspirations: Standing on the Shoulders

The Hearth's planning a different kind of exhibit in October – digging into what's inspired island artists
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Salmon returning to Terminal Creek to get chauffeur treatment

Salmon returning to Terminal Creek to get chauffeur treatment

Fish aren't swimming up Bridal Veil Falls, says DFO, so locals will carry them up
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Patience urged with summer traffic and no Trunk Road U-turns: here are the RCMP statistics for July 2021

Patience urged with summer traffic and no Trunk Road U-turns: here are the RCMP statistics for July 2021

The Bowen Island RCMP responded to 69 calls for service in July of 2021
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Meet your Bowen Island Neighbours: Bronwyn Churcher

Meet your Bowen Island Neighbours: Bronwyn Churcher

Our weekly series continues
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Yes, Bowfest-ish slug races are back!

Yes, Bowfest-ish slug races are back!

Aug. 28 Bowfest-ish Country Fair finds new ways to keep core traditions running
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Seaweed: You can eat it. Really. You might even like it.

Seaweed: You can eat it. Really. You might even like it.

Gutweed? Perfect apocalypse food. Popweed? It’s got a ‘wow’ factor.
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Boweners headed to extreme endurance dirt bike race this weekend

Boweners headed to extreme endurance dirt bike race this weekend

'It’s a little bit slower than motocross. It’s not all about the high speeds. It’s more about your balance and your endurance, and your technical ability on the bike.'
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Serious COVID-19 infections in B.C. reach multi-month highs

Serious COVID-19 infections in B.C. reach multi-month highs

Interior Health region overwhelmingly remains the province's COVID-19 hot spot.
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