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Local group proposing motorized vehicle, two-track trail up Mt. Gardner

Local group proposing motorized vehicle, two-track trail up Mt. Gardner

The proposal has caused some waves within the Bowen Trails Coalition.
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What’s next in the firefighters-BIM dispute? Looks like we won’t know until January

What’s next in the firefighters-BIM dispute? Looks like we won’t know until January

As the end of the year looms, islanders may be tying up loose ends, but the dispute between Bowen Island Municipality (BIM) and the volunteer firefighters won’t be one of them.
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Muni Morsels: Bowen's getting frog crossing signs and some affordable housing

Muni Morsels: Bowen's getting frog crossing signs and some affordable housing

The following are briefs from the Dec. 9 regular council meeting. It was a dark and froggy night: Council unanimously agreed to erect “frog crossing” signs on the Mt. Gardner Rd. around Killarney Lake.
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Bowen Island Municipality hires director of engineering

Bowen Island Municipality hires director of engineering

Bowen Island Municipality has hired Patrick Graham as its new director of engineering. In a press release Wednesday, BIM said that Graham worked as a senior engineer for the Metro Vancouver parks for 14 years and will start at BIM Jan. 20, 2020.
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Alex Fraser Bridge zipper truck ready to give northbound rush hour relief (WITH VIDEO)

Alex Fraser Bridge zipper truck ready to give northbound rush hour relief (WITH VIDEO)

Northbound morning commuters on the Alex Fraser Bridge will have four lanes to choose from next week with the introduction of a moveable barrier system using a so-called zipper truck.
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All Metro Vancouver mayors – except Doug McCallum – want regional ride-hailing licence

All Metro Vancouver mayors – except Doug McCallum – want regional ride-hailing licence

Surrey will not participate in licensing system agreed to by Mayor’s Council Dec. 12
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Vancouver public opinion swerves in favour of bike lanes

Vancouver public opinion swerves in favour of bike lanes

In 2009, discussions about bike infrastructure in the city of Vancouver dominated radio airwaves and commentary pages. It all began when a lane of traffic on Burrard Bridge was entirely devoted to cyclists.
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Surrey gets new police chief as RCMP detachment’s planned shutdown moves forward

Surrey gets new police chief as RCMP detachment’s planned shutdown moves forward

Brian Edwards to step down as head of Lower Mainland’s integrated teams to run Surrey RCMP
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Little Red Church Christmas lights are back with an offer of help for those in need

Little Red Church Christmas lights are back with an offer of help for those in need

Last year the donations box was stolen, this year McSkimming is asking anyone desperate enough to consider stealing the box to reach out for help instead.
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Police not negligent in death of Carson Crimeni: IIO

Police not negligent in death of Carson Crimeni: IIO

Independent Investigations Office of B.C. says there was little else police could have done in initial search for intoxicated teen
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