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With ferry tensions mounting and frustration with BC Ferries coming to a head, here’s an update of how the Ferry Advisory Committee and the Bowen Island Municipality Transportation Advisory Committee has been advocating for Boweners.

Biggest increases occurred in Anmore, Port Moody, Vancouver, New Westminster and White Rock

284 people cast ballots Wednesday in the municipality's only advanced vote.

Correction: the print and earlier version of this article said that the business licence bylaw passed unanimously. Mason and Skeels in fact voted against the bylaw.

Sue Ellen Fast Running for: Councillor, Islands Trust Trustee Age: 60 Occupation: Consultant How long have you lived on Bowen?: 25 years Who inspires you? (Alive, dead, fictional, local, national, international - anyone): Gerald Durrell, Rachel Carso

We've done Q&As with all your council and mayoral candidates to get to the bottom of some of your burning questions.

Robin Burger Running for: Councillor Occupation: Retired How long have you lived on Bowen?: 28 years Who inspires you? (Alive, dead, fictional, local, national, international - anyone): My family and friends Please list any current and past committee

Lawrence Phillips Running for: Councillor Age: 41 Occupation : Buyer at the Ruddy Potato How long have you lived on Bowen?: 15 years Who inspires you? (Alive, dead, fictional, local, national, international - anyone): My son Please list any current a

Maureen Nicholson Running for: Councillor Age: 60 Occupation: College professor How long have you lived on Bowen?: 13 years Who inspires you? (Alive, dead, fictional, local, national, international - anyone): Elizabeth May Please list any current and

Michael Kaile Running for: Councillor, Islands Trust Trustee Age: 70 Occupation: Councillor / hotel consultant How long have you lived on Bowen? : 12 years Please list any current and past committees you've been a part of and how long you served on e