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Here's how you can celebrate the 2018 Junos in Vancouver

Here's how you can celebrate the 2018 Junos in Vancouver

From hockey games to a songwriters' circle to the big awards night gala, Vancouver is host to a week-long celebration of Canadian music
Islanders not giving up forest fight

Islanders not giving up forest fight

A tenacious group of residents dedicated to protecting Bowen from logging interests is not letting its guard down. Members of Defend Island Forests quickly mobilized last summer when B.C.
BIM proposes 6.6% tax hike in 2018

BIM proposes 6.6% tax hike in 2018

Bowen Island Municipality is hosting a public open house tonight (March 15) at 7 p.m. to answer questions and get feedback on its draft budget, which includes a 6.
New app brings first aid faster

New app brings first aid faster

Bowen first aid teacher Amanda Ockeloen is introducing a new app to Island first aid attendants that could save someone’s life.
Snug Cove House now connected to community

Snug Cove House now connected to community

Supportive housing for Bowen seniors is one step closer to reality. The Snug Cove House site was connected to the municipal water system last week, with other utility installations underway.
Food train delivers love on Bowen

Food train delivers love on Bowen

People all over Bowen, join hands, get on the meal train. Alea Bell and Katie Cooke are the driving force behind this nourishing initiative for their friends, the Benson family.
Here’s the math on why you should (or shouldn’t) drive to Bellingham for gas

Here’s the math on why you should (or shouldn’t) drive to Bellingham for gas

Yesterday we shared the news that gas prices broke the $1.50/litre mark in Vancouver , giving us the distinction of having the most expensive gas in all of North America.
Pub owner gets in the pot game

Pub owner gets in the pot game

Glenn Cormier knows he has a customer base for his retail pot shop waiting to bloom on Bowen. “For me, in all honesty on Bowen Island, the market that I’m going after is baby boomers,” said Cormier on Monday.
Islanders react to NDP budget announcement

Islanders react to NDP budget announcement

Many islanders are encouraged by last week’s NDP budget reveal, especially the line item calling for a 15 per cent ferry fare rollback. “Thank God they put some money in,” said Susanna Braund, chair of Bowen Island’s Ferry Advisory Committee.
Public invited to join premiers, NDP at Sunday’s celebration of life for Dave Barrett

Public invited to join premiers, NDP at Sunday’s celebration of life for Dave Barrett

Memorial for former NDP premier is March 4 at the Croatian Cultural Centre