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Controversy laden Douglas fir on the fire hall lot falls

The towering tree crashed to the ground this morning

Feb 18, 2021 2:49 PM Read more >

Construction on aging infrastructure at Horseshoe Bay terminal expected to start next month

Traffic patterns in the terminal will be modified and normal sound levels may rise

Feb 18, 2021 8:39 AM Read more >

Neighbours acted quickly in last week's house fire on Bowen Island

The early response to the fire was thanks to some hawk-eyed neighbours. 

Feb 18, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

Boweners fundraising for islander who lost home in last week's fire

While the Adams Road house wasn't entirely destroyed, residents lost belongings and their home

Feb 17, 2021 8:55 PM Read more >

B.C. reports three new COVID-19 deaths – lowest daily total in 13 weeks

The number of outbreaks at seniors' homes has declined significantly since vaccines started to be administered in December.

Feb 17, 2021 3:59 PM Read more >

2020 a record year for Metro Vancouver parks

Regional parks like Iona Beach saw 16.5 million visitors last year

Feb 17, 2021 10:52 AM Read more >

B.C. detects 1,533 COVID-19 infections in past four days

26 more British Columbians died from the virus since Friday, raising the province's death toll from COVID-19 to 1,314.

Feb 16, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >

Number of B.C. COVID-19 patients in ICU falls for eighth straight day

There have not been fewer British Columbians with COVID-19 in ICU units since November 23.

Feb 12, 2021 3:38 PM Read more >

Bowen property tax levy is going up 6.6% in 2021

The average home, valued at $1.2 million, will pay an additional $164 per year, said staff at the Feb. 11 regular council meeting. 

Feb 12, 2021 2:58 PM Read more >

North Van teens, families warned after party linked to COVID spread

Recent gathering of teens from several North Van schools results in warnings for seven classes, families in self-isolation

Feb 12, 2021 1:55 PM Read more >