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Update: Horseshoe Bay fire 25 per cent contained

Update: Horseshoe Bay fire 25 per cent contained

The fire size has reduced from three to two hectares.
Bowen community raises thousands of dollars for beloved local artist

Bowen community raises thousands of dollars for beloved local artist

Long-time islander Gerald Morrisseau was seriously injured in an altercation on Trunk Road August 3.
Two men arrested after Friday morning Trunk Road altercation

Two men arrested after Friday morning Trunk Road altercation

A third man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Update: Bowen RCMP looking for information on Friday morning altercation

Update: Bowen RCMP looking for information on Friday morning altercation

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bowen RCMP at 604-947-0516.
Bowen man taken to hospital after early morning altercation on Trunk Road

Bowen man taken to hospital after early morning altercation on Trunk Road

The Bowen R.C.M.P. are investigating an assault that happened early Friday morning.
What would happen if there were a forest fire on Bowen

What would happen if there were a forest fire on Bowen

We asked some local authorities
Local boy wins fire safety awareness contest

Local boy wins fire safety awareness contest

Most of us on Bowen Island are well aware of the dangers of fire. We tend our wood-burning stoves through the winter and pay close attention to fire bans in the summer.
Bowen's fresh water levels are alright for now, but residents still need to conserve

Bowen's fresh water levels are alright for now, but residents still need to conserve

With limited renewable water resources, Bowen goes into water conservation mode each May. As we weather heat waves, BIM would like to remind locals of the need to watch their usage carefully.
Local trail group is burning bridge parts in order to preserve them

Local trail group is burning bridge parts in order to preserve them

BTRA is using a Japanese technique called shou sugi ban on the Handloggers bridge components
Shelagh MacKinnon leaving Bowen with a legacy of community service

Shelagh MacKinnon leaving Bowen with a legacy of community service

After twenty years, Shelagh's last service is July 29