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Meet the new faces behind Bowen's emergency services

Meet the new faces behind Bowen's emergency services

The new fire chief and new head of the Bowen RCMP detachment both started on-island in July
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Son of former Boweners living in Bahamas joins Hurricane Dorian relief effort

Son of former Boweners living in Bahamas joins Hurricane Dorian relief effort

"This one is complete and utter devastation. A young boy apparently got whisked out and he drowned. People were on the second floor of their homes and there’s eight or nine feet of water downstairs," says Blake Marshall
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Former Vancouver resident living in Bahamas joins Hurricane Dorian relief effort

Former Vancouver resident living in Bahamas joins Hurricane Dorian relief effort

"This one is complete and utter devastation. A young boy apparently got whisked out and he drowned. People were on the second floor of their homes and there’s eight or nine feet of water downstairs," says Blake Marshall
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'Critical shortage' sends Eagle Cliff into stage four water restrictions

'Critical shortage' sends Eagle Cliff into stage four water restrictions

Municipal water users in Eagle Cliff are now under stage four water restrictions.
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Bowfest is today! Here's everything you need to know

Bowfest is today! Here's everything you need to know

It's time to celebrate all things Bowen!
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Provincial government takes control of Surrey police transition team

Provincial government takes control of Surrey police transition team

Questions over transition costs, transparency and officer numbers remain
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Bowfest is Saturday and still needs more volunteers

Bowfest is Saturday and still needs more volunteers

With only a day remaining between now and Bowfest (Aug. 24), there are still 23 volunteer spots that need filling. Organizers are asking Boweners to step up. The annual festival that celebrates all things Bowen starts with a parade at 10:30 a.m.
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Punky the dog gets temporary stay of execution

Punky the dog gets temporary stay of execution

Owner wants to take case to Supreme Court of Canada
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Surrey teacher caught with 45 grams of pot suspended

Surrey teacher caught with 45 grams of pot suspended

Substitute instructor claimed pot was for medicinal use
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Bowen’s new Tell Your Friends cafe aims to serve great coffee and healthy foods

Bowen’s new Tell Your Friends cafe aims to serve great coffee and healthy foods

It was the dead of winter when Zac Bligh and Renée Turner visited the old Lime and Moon storefront, contemplating the realization of their dream of eight years.
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