Skip to content

Local News

Q & A with Sue Ellen Fast, Islands Trust rep and Bowen Councillor

Q & A with Sue Ellen Fast, Islands Trust rep and Bowen Councillor

Looking toward the October 20 municipal election, the Undercurrent is asking politicians about their experiences running for municipal office. Our fourth Q&A is with councillor and Islands Trust representative Sue Ellen Fast
‘We are winning’ – First Nations’ suit halts Trans Mountain pipeline

‘We are winning’ – First Nations’ suit halts Trans Mountain pipeline

The federal court of appeal has delivered a massive victory to the Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish First Nations in their challenge of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion , ruling Thursday that the federal government failed to adequately consult with t
'More was required of Canada': Court delivers stunning blow to Trans Mountain pipeline

'More was required of Canada': Court delivers stunning blow to Trans Mountain pipeline

The Trans Mountain pipeline project has been delivered a stunning blow by the Federal Court of Appeal.
2018 B.C. wildfire season is officially the worst on record

2018 B.C. wildfire season is officially the worst on record

Close to 1.3 million hectares of forest have burned since April 1
Hackers hit West Vancouver's server

Hackers hit West Vancouver's server

West Vancouver is warning thousands of its residents after discovering hackers installed malicious software on the district server used to store personal information collected through its website.
Deep Cove residents are fed up with boating live-aboards

Deep Cove residents are fed up with boating live-aboards

Suspected sewage dumping among concerns
Bowen Island Brewing recalls two beers because of can defects

Bowen Island Brewing recalls two beers because of can defects

Bowen Island Brewing has voluntarily recalled two of its craft beers due to concerns about can defects.
'It's all a haze': Photographers capture evocative images of wildfire smoke blanketing Vancouver

'It's all a haze': Photographers capture evocative images of wildfire smoke blanketing Vancouver

The striking photos from B.C's haze filled days
Bring an umbrella (maybe) and a smile to Bowfest - we've got the full rundown

Bring an umbrella (maybe) and a smile to Bowfest - we've got the full rundown

The annual celebration of all things Bowen is tomorrow.
Vehicle traffic hits record levels on B.C. Ferries

Vehicle traffic hits record levels on B.C. Ferries

B.C. Ferries vehicle numbers hit a record and passenger figures were the highest in two decades during the first three months of the company’s fiscal year. However, net earnings slid to $6 million for the three months ending June 30 from $17.