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Skip the Dishes-esque delivery service comes to Bowen Island

Skip the Dishes-esque delivery service comes to Bowen Island

As the winter weather truly settles into the Bowen hills cozy meals at home are on the menu. New(ish) islander Guillermo Gonzalez started a food delivery service, Food on Bowen, back in November.
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Does your Bowen street have snow clearing priority? Things to know before the snow

Does your Bowen street have snow clearing priority? Things to know before the snow

For those craving some hardy Canadian winter weather, you’re in luck this week.
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No, the Queen of Capilano’s snack bar isn’t closing permanently

No, the Queen of Capilano’s snack bar isn’t closing permanently

As islanders adjust to the vintage features of the Bowen Queen, including its lack of open cafeteria, the island’s rumour mill has been hard at work.
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Fire chief Derek Dickson leaving Bowen Island Municipality

Fire chief Derek Dickson leaving Bowen Island Municipality

Bowen Island fire chief Derek Dickson is retiring from the fire service at the end of the month according to a press release from Bowen Island Municipality Thursday.
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Bowen Island's December RCMP statistics

Bowen Island's December RCMP statistics

The Bowen Island RCMP responded to 30 calls for service in December of 2019: 2 of those files were roadblocks 3 of those files were minor collisions with no injuries 1 was a report of mischief to property 1 was a report of harassing communications 1
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Vancouver mutual fund dealer hit with $35,000 fine for account violations

Vancouver mutual fund dealer hit with $35,000 fine for account violations

Nearly 200 trades conducted without client’s approval
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The Bowen Queen returns Monday, what does this mean for islanders?

The Bowen Queen returns Monday, what does this mean for islanders?

Overloads. It means overloads.
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Updated: Bowen Island Municipality's chief administrative officer resigns

Updated: Bowen Island Municipality's chief administrative officer resigns

With a new year, it appears Bowen will have a new chief administrative officer. Bowen Island Municipality announced in a press release Thursday that the island’s top bureaucrat, Kathy Lalonde, resigned effective Dec. 31.
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Update: KPU professor denies plagiarism allegations

Update: KPU professor denies plagiarism allegations

A KPU professor is denying allegations of plagiarism after the university’s bookstore suspended the sale of his course textbooks. On Dec.
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Removal of free parking won’t drive all Vancouverites away from Granville Island

Removal of free parking won’t drive all Vancouverites away from Granville Island

Granville Island remains one of the most sought-after destinations for visitors to Metro Vancouver. The way in which residents and tourists alike can enjoy this place has been debated for years.
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