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Men On the Rock is seeking new voices

Men On the Rock is seeking new voices

'I am urging you, fellows, if you are new to Bowen or have been here forever, consider trying us out. There is no audition or prerequisite to joining, just an ounce of willingness and a dash of humour'
Letter: Check out the library's new memory kits

Letter: Check out the library's new memory kits

The kits are designed to stimulate brain activity in people experiencing cognitive decline
Sea to Sky MP announces half-billion tourism fund

Sea to Sky MP announces half-billion tourism fund

As borders are poised to reopen, MP Patrick Weiler was at a landmark Squamish tourist facility to make the announcement.
Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Air 1 search for swimmer missing near Lions Bay

Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Air 1 search for swimmer missing near Lions Bay

The search was paused overnight, but has resumed today.
North Shore COVID-19 cases inch upward again

North Shore COVID-19 cases inch upward again

This is the third straight week of minor growth
New B.C. COVID-19 cases rise again, hit four-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases rise again, hit four-week high

Number of those in B.C. hospitals with COVID-19 declines to 10-month low.
New B.C. COVID-19 cases spike to near-four-week high

New B.C. COVID-19 cases spike to near-four-week high

Active infections rise more than 8% in past week, to 692.
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at 10-month low

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations at 10-month low

Number of those in hospital with the disease fell by 11 over the weekend, to 49.
This swimmer is circumnavigating all Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound islands to raise awareness of glass sponge reefs

This swimmer is circumnavigating all Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound islands to raise awareness of glass sponge reefs

‘Swimming the surface to protect the depth': marathon swimmer Jessi Harewicz is partnering with Marine Life Sanctuaries Society to raise glass sponge reef awareness
Bowen Barber returns to her roots

Bowen Barber returns to her roots

The target date for reopening is July 29