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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
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.
Vancouver docks face protective gear shortage

Vancouver docks face protective gear shortage

“Anxiety is high on the waterfront”
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.
Local hospital bed, ventilator availabilities unclear

Local hospital bed, ventilator availabilities unclear

Health officials clearing beds for pandemic response
School superintendent’s interaction with journalist has minister’s ‘attention’

School superintendent’s interaction with journalist has minister’s ‘attention’

Coquitlam School District superintendent Patricia Gartland operates one of the last remaining Confucius Institutes in Canada and travels frequently to China on junkets to promote the district’s multi-million dollar international student program.
How to shop for groceries on Bowen Island during a pandemic

How to shop for groceries on Bowen Island during a pandemic

In the effort to stop COVID-19, many Bowen businesses have voluntarily closed, however some businesses are busy as ever providing essential services to our island population.
Yes, you still have to pay your BIM fees but now you can pay them from home

Yes, you still have to pay your BIM fees but now you can pay them from home

BIM launches an online payment system
Bowen Island food bank shifts gears: monetary donations only and register for bags of food

Bowen Island food bank shifts gears: monetary donations only and register for bags of food

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Bowen’s food bank is still open but operating under a new format.
Bowen Island crafters can help midwives by making masks

Bowen Island crafters can help midwives by making masks

A fourth-year UBC student midwife is asking for Bowen Island crafters’ help. “Currently the midwives of B.C.