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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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What's it like being a mayor of a tiny island municipality?

What's it like being a mayor of a tiny island municipality?

We did a short Q & A with current Bowen mayor, Murray Skeels
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Visitor injured during weekend visit to Cape Roger Curtis

Visitor injured during weekend visit to Cape Roger Curtis

The young man was air lifted from Bowen on July 21
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Help make the Bowen trails even better with BITS

Help make the Bowen trails even better with BITS

Saturday July 21 will see BITS leading trail maintenance on Handloggers.
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Bowen Island Marina guardian is passing the torch and leaving Bowen

Bowen Island Marina guardian is passing the torch and leaving Bowen

After 23 years at the Marina, Norma Dallas is leaving this summer. Her goodbye party is July 21 1-4 p.m. at the Pier.
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Bowen mayor not seeking re-election

Bowen mayor not seeking re-election

Mayor Murray Skeels says that he's ready for retirement.
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The apparent “red tide” around Bowen may look scary, but it’s not toxic

The apparent “red tide” around Bowen may look scary, but it’s not toxic

We've got good news for swimmers
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