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Watch for kids biking next week: it's Bike to School Week

Watch for kids biking next week: it's Bike to School Week

Bowen will see a higher volume of bike riders on the road the week of May 31-June 4
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'Love-struck teenagers, forever': Jim and Tanya's story

'Love-struck teenagers, forever': Jim and Tanya's story

Jim de Zwart and his love at first IRL sight, Tanya Voormeij-de Zwart, have built a family and a life on Bowen together. Now, the island is stepping up to help the couple in the face of Jim’s critical illness
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Second week of zero COVID-19 cases in Bowen Island/Lions Bay

Second week of zero COVID-19 cases in Bowen Island/Lions Bay

What the BCCDC's community health service area data shows us about cases, vaccinations and Bowen Island
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Daily COVID-19 cases tick up, seven more deaths

Daily COVID-19 cases tick up, seven more deaths

B.C. hits vaccination milestone, moves to shorter intervals between doses
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B.C. records 250 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

B.C. records 250 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

Daily cases continue downward trend, but virus still claiming lives
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B.C. COVID cases continue to fall

B.C. COVID cases continue to fall

B.C. recorded 289 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday and one death. Between Friday May 21 and Monday May 24, there were 974 new cases and 12 deaths.
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Small outdoor events, faith-based gatherings can resume in B.C.

Small outdoor events, faith-based gatherings can resume in B.C.

Travel remains restricted as province begins Step 1 of its four-step restart plan
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Province reports new COVID-19 cases continue to drop over long weekend

Province reports new COVID-19 cases continue to drop over long weekend

Active cases have dropped to fewer than 4,000
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Ocean Ambassadors summer camp designed for girls ready to save the world

Ocean Ambassadors summer camp designed for girls ready to save the world

Leadership program aims to inspire girls age 13-15 to be passionate nature protectors
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How Bowen Island Community Car Choir held a spring 'concert'

How Bowen Island Community Car Choir held a spring 'concert'

Bowen Island Community Choir held a ‘concert’ May 8 with the help of an FM transmitter, some dedicated volunteers and a whole lot of creativity.
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