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

Our running list of Bowen-related information about COVID-19

Liam Edwards is to start as BIM’s CAO on May 26, BIM announced in a press release Friday afternoon.

Even COVID-19 couldn’t stop the budget from passing Monday evening. Bowen Island Municipal Council passed first, second and third readings of the $8.8 million five-year financial plan (the budget) that recommends a 7.6 per cent tax property increase.

While BC Ferries is advising customers to avoid non-essential travel so as to slow the spread of COVID-19, a press release from the company says that it’s not been instructed to restrict travel.

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia has announced much-needed relief for those hit by COVID-19 and subsequent job losses and financial challenges.

The service is free for B.C. patients with valid Medical Service Plan coverage

Mayor says province is moving toward a more centralized response rather than local states of emergencies

Updated: see the updated story here. As Bowen adjusts to COVID-19, the food bank is still going strong with heavy use, says Sue Clarke. E-transfers are now the preferred mode of donating to the food bank.

Bowen Island Municipal Council will consider declaring a state of local emergency at its regular council meeting Monday.