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Riley’s Cidery opens in famous Bowen Island orchard

Riley’s Cidery opens in famous Bowen Island orchard

The legendary orchard of John and Josephine Riley is now providing apples for an on-island cidery
CAWES is launching a new club for kids

CAWES is launching a new club for kids

'We are working on educational programming for children and youth that builds on an initial interest in animals and inspires a lifelong passion to care about animals, both companion and wild'
COVID-19 occupancy at B.C. hospitals, ICUs hit months-high levels

COVID-19 occupancy at B.C. hospitals, ICUs hit months-high levels

Three more COVID-19 deaths in B.C. raise province's pandemic death toll to 1,827.
Painting and sculpting 'On the Edge of Beauty': now on at Bowen's Hearth Gallery

Painting and sculpting 'On the Edge of Beauty': now on at Bowen's Hearth Gallery

Vancouver-based painter Niina Chebry and part-time islander and sculptor Cathy Jenkins have different takes on a theme with an "edge"
Some neighbours suing to have Riley's Cidery TUP quashed

Some neighbours suing to have Riley's Cidery TUP quashed

Matter to be heard in court Oct. 5
Labour Day weekend on Bowen: Art in the garden, last book sale of the season

Labour Day weekend on Bowen: Art in the garden, last book sale of the season

Bowen's got lots on the go this weekend
Tunstall Bay Water System looking at how to pay for new water tank

Tunstall Bay Water System looking at how to pay for new water tank

The Bowen Island Municipality-run Tunstall Bay Water System is poised to get a new treated water reservoir tank but the project will dig into residents’ pocket books.
Six more COVID-19 deaths push death toll in B.C. to 1,824

Six more COVID-19 deaths push death toll in B.C. to 1,824

The six deaths is the highest single-day COVID-19 death total since May.
Coastal campfire ban being lifted

Coastal campfire ban being lifted

Small fires will be permitted in qathet region
Here are all 22 burgers to try across Metro Vancouver during Le Burger Week

Here are all 22 burgers to try across Metro Vancouver during Le Burger Week

It's the largest burger celebration ever held in Canada - and there are 32 restaurants in Metro Vancouver taking part! 🍔