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Water taxi has no place to dock in Vancouver

Water taxi has no place to dock in Vancouver

Mike Shannon scrambling to find new location; commuter service is suspended until he does
Islanders plan for 1207km journey by boat, no motor

Islanders plan for 1207km journey by boat, no motor

Nine years ago, Miranda Berry spent five months cruising up the BC Coast with her parents, Judd and Leah.
Local shark researcher hopes work can help save rare species

Local shark researcher hopes work can help save rare species

Growing up as a surfer and diver in Hermosa Beach, California, Islander Chris Mull says he can’t remember a time when he was not fascinated by sharks and rays.
Former MP continues work on derelict boats issue

Former MP continues work on derelict boats issue

John Weston to highlight Bowen Island efforts in testimony about Bill C-64

Bowen celebrates Queen of Capilano’s return

At 5:20am on Wednesday February 7, the Queen of Capilano departed Horseshoe Bay for Snug Cove for the first time in more than a month.
A statistical perspective on Bowen Island

A statistical perspective on Bowen Island

People always talk about how much Bowen is changing. Realtor Tim Rhodes decided to dive right into the latest census data to find out how. Continued from last week’s paper.
The whales in our waters

The whales in our waters

Islanders hear from cetacean sightings network

Skunks dominate conversation at pest control workshop

Last Sunday, Bowen Islanders floated their questions on skunks, rats and other critters by pest control expert Carl Nielsen at Collins Hall. Skunks, and how to deal with them, dominated a good part of the conversation.

Long live the Undercurrent

Dear Bowen Island, As I have always been a subscriber of The Undercurrent , I would very much miss our informative weekly if it was forced to discontinue.
Future of Legion hinges on its neighbours

Future of Legion hinges on its neighbours

When the Bowen Island Legion started up in the 1940s, only three cottages made up its surrounding neighbourhood. Today, the area is one of Bowen’s most densely populated neighbourhoods.