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Is this the end of passenger overloads for the Queen of Capilano?

Is this the end of passenger overloads for the Queen of Capilano?

The Bowen ferry can now carry 432 people while operating at a B licence.
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Bowen gets a new extreme weather shelter

Bowen gets a new extreme weather shelter

The 12-bed shelter, open to all adults of all genders and orientations, will be open between 9 p.m. and 8.m. when the temperature dips below 0.
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Financial adviser’s rocky investment drained North Vancouver couple’s retirement savings: regulator

Financial adviser’s rocky investment drained North Vancouver couple’s retirement savings: regulator

Purchase of stock in junior mining exploration company scrutinized by Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada
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Weekend thefts have RCMP reminding islanders to lock up

Weekend thefts have RCMP reminding islanders to lock up

One car was stolen and another broken into Friday evening and night.
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Whistler Blackcomb saw lower-than-expected visitation over holiday period

Whistler Blackcomb saw lower-than-expected visitation over holiday period

Vail Resorts says results largely due to ‘weather variability’ and low traffic from destination and international visitors
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Bowen's December police statistics

Bowen's December police statistics

Bowen Island responded to 57 calls for service in the month of December.
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Million-dollar gifts for the community centre announced weeks before grant application deadline

Million-dollar gifts for the community centre announced weeks before grant application deadline

The season of giving has extended to January for the community centre project. In a press release Wednesday, Bowen Island Municipality announced that two separate donors were pledging around $1 million each to the project.
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Looking for some tutoring? Bowen has a new learning centre

Looking for some tutoring? Bowen has a new learning centre

The brand new Bowen Island Learning Centre has a team of Orton-Gillingham-trained tutors ready to help children with language-based learning.
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Rising tax assessments don't necessarily mean your property taxes will increase

Rising tax assessments don't necessarily mean your property taxes will increase

Released last week, Bowen's average home assessment rose 8 per cent over last year.
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Granville Island’s popularity riding on resolving parking problems

Granville Island’s popularity riding on resolving parking problems

Granville Island is regularly featured in documentaries and “top 10” lists that discuss Metro Vancouver’s best tourism attractions.
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