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In the event of an emergency on Bowen Island where an evacuation order is issued, a Reception Centre will be opened by Emergency Social Services volunteers to receive evacuees.

It was four years ago, roughly, that Ann Silberman, executive director of the Bowen Children’s Centre (BCC), observed that the needs of local parents started shifting to require more care for children under three.

First Credit Union is pleased by the Government of British Columbia (B.C.)’s decision to reinstate the credit union tax treatment, which was announced in the September 11 B.C. budget update.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Men on the Rock - Autumn Equinox Concert 7:00 pm Tunstall Bay Community Association Clubhouse Tix $15/ $10 for TBCA members SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Bowen Island Nature Dive 1 - 3pm beach below Mount Gardner Dock Donations welcome, t

This Monday, BC Ferries released new schedules for ferries to both Snug Cove and Langdale, following a months-long consultation process.

On Monday, representatives from Metro Parks presented the two options they’ve deemed appropriate for moving forward with the Davies Orchard area, to Bowen Island councilors.

“I’m the most loved or hated person on Bowen these days I guess, depending on who you talk to,” says Murray Atherton, chair of Tourism Bowen.

Metro Vancouver kicked -off Labour Day weekend with another air quality warning for fine particulate matter and ozone.

Bowen Islanders have had dreams and plans, for a community centre for decades, but municipal councillor Gary Ander says that this time around, there is a way forward. “The current plan is a culmination of many plans,” says Ander.

Bowen-raised students broach dialogue on climate and environment