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Creative generosity: Bowen Islanders donate proceeds of tree sale to gift baskets for islanders

Creative generosity: Bowen Islanders donate proceeds of tree sale to gift baskets for islanders

'We wanted to do something that was more unexpected'
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City of Vancouver lays off 1,500 workers during pandemic, fears loss of $200 million in revenue

City of Vancouver lays off 1,500 workers during pandemic, fears loss of $200 million in revenue

Staff cuts spurred by closure of facilities, suspension of parking enforcement, city manager says
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The Actor's Foundry offering Bowen Islanders free access to its online Actor's Campus

The Actor's Foundry offering Bowen Islanders free access to its online Actor's Campus

The Actor’s Foundry, a school for aspiring and professional actors, is offering Bowen Island actors (from early teens up) a free lifetime subscription to its online Actor’s Campus­­.
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Stop Downtown Eastside ‘over-policing’ during pandemic, VPD urged

Stop Downtown Eastside ‘over-policing’ during pandemic, VPD urged

VPD cannot cease public safety calls, spokesperson says
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City of Vancouver website solicits COVID-19 support

City of Vancouver website solicits COVID-19 support

Offers of medical supplies, cleaning products or food sought
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Police cleared in fatal Surrey shooting

Police cleared in fatal Surrey shooting

“There was an imminent threat of death to the hostage”
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Bowen Island Recycling depot is reopening Friday

Bowen Island Recycling depot is reopening Friday

However, new limitations are in place, including no electronics or refundables at this time
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Bowen Island food bank update: new system moves into place

Bowen Island food bank update: new system moves into place

This update was originally published on the Little Red Church's Facebook page : Our new Food Bank System is now in place at Bowen Island United Church-1122 Miller Road.
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Vancouver docks face protective gear shortage

Vancouver docks face protective gear shortage

“Anxiety is high on the waterfront”
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Bowen Island Municipality launches cat memes YouTube channel

Bowen Island Municipality launches cat memes YouTube channel

New meowvies are coming to Bowen. In an effort to boost community morale, Bowen Island Municipality is launching a cat memes YouTube channel. Mayor Gary Ander will host the weekly five-minute tributes to internet genius.
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