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Bowen Island RCMP Stats - March 2024

Bowen Island RCMP Stats - March 2024

There were several missing persons calls but everybody was found safe
Are Metro Vancouver's urban forest goals sunk?

Are Metro Vancouver's urban forest goals sunk?

A Metro Vancouver report tracked urban forest decline amid a push for development. Without a massive drive to plant new trees, urban forests will fall even further.
Upgrade timeline for Bowen Service Yard

Upgrade timeline for Bowen Service Yard

Staff prefer to keep the public works yard at the current site
Tippy’s Cookhouse open for business

Tippy’s Cookhouse open for business

There's familiar faces behind the new Bowen restaurant in the Cove
ICYMI: Squamish council defeats WLNG floatel TUP—for now

ICYMI: Squamish council defeats WLNG floatel TUP—for now

Council neither rejects nor approves WLNG TUP by majority, thus defeating application; Mayor Armand Hurford says they will likely hear more about the matter.
Island Gymnasts take on the Bowen Invitational

Island Gymnasts take on the Bowen Invitational

Bowen Island Community School was home to the gymnastics competition
Artist Q&A - Bronwyn Churcher

Artist Q&A - Bronwyn Churcher

The actress and musician is set to perform at Tir-na-nOg in May
Letter: Deny parole for Robert Pickton, Metro Vancouver mayors plead

Letter: Deny parole for Robert Pickton, Metro Vancouver mayors plead

A dozen Metro Vancouver mayors believe granting parole would "undermine" Canada's justice system, as well as the healing process of the victims' families.
Updated: Dozens in Squamish voice concerns and support for WLNG's floatel

Updated: Dozens in Squamish voice concerns and support for WLNG's floatel

About 50 people spoke at public hearing, in addition to hundreds of online submissions. Council postpones decision for one week.
Bowen celebrates completion of new Health Centre

Bowen celebrates completion of new Health Centre

Bowen Island Community Health Centre will open this month