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Pandemic fallout claims longstanding business

Pandemic fallout claims longstanding business

Artisan Office Services Ltd. is closing permanently July 31
Bowen RCMP station reopening July 13

Bowen RCMP station reopening July 13

The Bowen Island RCMP detatchment is reopening its doors to the public as of July 13.
About that 'Squampton' saying

About that 'Squampton' saying

Locals, Squamish Nation and racism experts weigh in with the origin, the issues and the way forward
Ride hailing comes to Bowen Island

Ride hailing comes to Bowen Island

Bowen joined the world of ride hailing on island time. The ride hailing service Lyft went live on Bowen at 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon, months after such services began in many other Metro Vancouver municipalities.
Newlywed e-bike converts launch Bowen eBikes rental service

Newlywed e-bike converts launch Bowen eBikes rental service

Newlyweds Angela Saunders and Brendan Robertson launched their new e-bike rental business last week
The drive to preserve the Lil’wat language

The drive to preserve the Lil’wat language

New mobile recording studio is contributing to efforts to ensure the Ucwalmícwts language flourishes
North Van paramedic partners spend decades saving lives

North Van paramedic partners spend decades saving lives

For more than 30 years, North Vancouver residents Randy Block and Dave Marklund have ridden to the rescue, side by side, as partner paramedics. It is exceedingly rare in B.C. Emergency Health Services to have the same partner on the road for so long.
23 Vancouver parks could become legal spots to drink alcohol this summer

23 Vancouver parks could become legal spots to drink alcohol this summer

Park board commissioners unanimous in need to expand drinking sites from 10 parks to 23
BIM unveils its draft evacuation plan

BIM unveils its draft evacuation plan

Using the Queen of Capilano in optimal conditions, the plan estimates the permanent year-round population of 4,000 islanders could leave the island in 11 hours.
Bowen community centre receives $7.96 million grant

Bowen community centre receives $7.96 million grant

The long-awaited infrastructure grant announcement from the federal and provincial governments