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Photos: Thousands gather for peaceful anti-racism protest in Vancouver

Photos: Thousands gather for peaceful anti-racism protest in Vancouver

Protesters gathered Sunday evening in downtown Vancouver to speak up about racial injustice and the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.
Bowen this week: May 29

Bowen this week: May 29

A new e-commerce site to support Bowen businesses, meet the Malawian music star who's spending the pandemic on Bowen and a story about a Vonigo mug: just some of this week's headlines
Missing man believed to be in Nanaimo: RCMP

Missing man believed to be in Nanaimo: RCMP

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for 45-year-old Kevin Golze, who was reported missing Tuesday and is believed to be in Nanaimo. Based on information provided by the Bowen Island RCMP, there are concerns for his well-being, police said.
Bowen Island Espresso Hut closed but the roasting continues

Bowen Island Espresso Hut closed but the roasting continues

When Bowen Island Espresso Hut closed its doors in mid-March as the threat of COVID grew in B.C., Chiara Perin didn’t know it was for the last time.
BIM’s new CAO starts his job

BIM’s new CAO starts his job

If one thought Bowen Island Municipality’s outgoing interim chief administrative officer Dennis Back arrived in tumultuous times (during the firefighters dispute and the absence of long-time CAO Kathy Lalonde), Liam Edwards perhaps did Back one bette
Muni Morsels: STR regulations advance, BIM restart plan adopted

Muni Morsels: STR regulations advance, BIM restart plan adopted

The following are briefs from the Bowen Island Municipal Council’s regular meeting May 25.
Surrey to re-open over 200 playgrounds and eight skate parks by June 1

Surrey to re-open over 200 playgrounds and eight skate parks by June 1

Onus on the public to be mindful of hygiene
Queen of Cap’s June schedule changes, late-night sailing dropped

Queen of Cap’s June schedule changes, late-night sailing dropped

If you’re planning on taking the ferry next week, best double check the schedule . As of June 3, Bowen’s schedule is changing and the summer staple late-night runs (10:20 p.m. from Horseshoe Bay and 10:50 p.m. from Bowen Island) are cancelled.
B.C. teacher suspended after kids told to ‘go back to working on rice farms’

B.C. teacher suspended after kids told to ‘go back to working on rice farms’

Vancouver teacher suspended for three days for multiple incidents
Hot, hot, hot: Environment Canada gives long-term summer forecast for Vancouver

Hot, hot, hot: Environment Canada gives long-term summer forecast for Vancouver

It's looking toasty this year.