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Documenting our Bowen: Archives seeking current and old photos of homes and businesses of Bowen Island

Documenting our Bowen: Archives seeking current and old photos of homes and businesses of Bowen Island

'It will be a collection with photographs of homes, businesses, buildings and neighbourhoods that will showcase another side of how Bowen has changed and will continue to change over the years'
Camp Ignite thank you letter: ‘I have never felt so excited about an experience ever’

Camp Ignite thank you letter: ‘I have never felt so excited about an experience ever’

'The skills firefighters have and their training are extraordinary'
'It's been a fun time but it's time to move on': A goodbye conversation with Richard Goth

'It's been a fun time but it's time to move on': A goodbye conversation with Richard Goth

After 43 years on Bowen Island, the Goths moved to Alberta last month
We’re walking for a CAWES

We’re walking for a CAWES

There will be a barbecue lunch available and served by Artisan Eats, a Canine Good Neighbour Contest (with great prizes) and a 50/50 draw that will be drawn at the walk by our celebrity judge
Vancouver divers to reach new depths in Howe Sound freediving competition

Vancouver divers to reach new depths in Howe Sound freediving competition

The divers will be holding their breath while diving to depths of between 15 and 60 metres!
Meet your Bowen Island Neighbours: Rod Marsh

Meet your Bowen Island Neighbours: Rod Marsh

Our weekly series continues
Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant activation could come in next few weeks

Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant activation could come in next few weeks

The multi-million dollar filtration plant for Bowen’s biggest water system had been set to come online in mid-May
Letter: Please slow down on Whitesails Drive

Letter: Please slow down on Whitesails Drive

New radio repeater could eliminate Bowen's radio 'dead zones'

New radio repeater could eliminate Bowen's radio 'dead zones'

Radio communications on Bowen Island are hampered by its lumpy landscape – that should change next year
Lovingly tended boulevard and roundabout gardens are this North Vancouver neighbourhood's 'COVID hope corner'

Lovingly tended boulevard and roundabout gardens are this North Vancouver neighbourhood's 'COVID hope corner'

Garden transformations on central Mahon Avenue are a centre of engagement and inspiration for the community