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Muni Morsels: we have a plan for a plan for short term rentals

Muni Morsels: we have a plan for a plan for short term rentals

Catch up on the latest council news.
Bowen’s emergency weather shelter closes

Bowen’s emergency weather shelter closes

After nearly two months of operation, Bowen’s only emergency weather shelter is closing for the rest of the season.
Bowen’s getting back all the sailings cancelled in 2014

Bowen’s getting back all the sailings cancelled in 2014

In the wake of the province's announcement Friday, Bowen Islanders have been speculating which routes Bowen might get back. The answer is: all of them.
Bowen RCMP looking for male suspected of using stolen credit card

Bowen RCMP looking for male suspected of using stolen credit card

The credit card was reported stolen in January.
Muni Morsels: snow, fire and a little bit of controversy

Muni Morsels: snow, fire and a little bit of controversy

Tuesday's council meeting had implications for the Fire Hall, Community Centre, BIRCH and the Health Centre.
Updated: Ferry back in business

Updated: Ferry back in business

All sailings after 6:50 p.m. Wednesday evening were cancelled due to a water leak in one of the generators.
Taxpayers paid $8m to keep St. Paul’s Hospital land buy off provincial books

Taxpayers paid $8m to keep St. Paul’s Hospital land buy off provincial books

$156.7m property vacant as NDP mulled business plan, spends billions on other hospitals
Six trees fall in a yard and nothing is damaged

Six trees fall in a yard and nothing is damaged

"Lady Luck was shining on us," says homeowner.
TransLink testing seat reservation app on Bowen buses

TransLink testing seat reservation app on Bowen buses

The company says it's still early days as the app's still in the first beta testing stage.
Uptick in Bowen property crimes over past three months

Uptick in Bowen property crimes over past three months

Police are reminding islanders to lock their doors and keep valuables out of sight.