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Rescued goose, euthanized at wildlife centre

Rescued goose, euthanized at wildlife centre

In August, reports of an injured gosling in the lagoon circulated on social media and among CAWES volunteers.
A Reconciliation Walk is just one step towards a better future

A Reconciliation Walk is just one step towards a better future

The first time I met Chief Robert Joseph was in early 2003.

Logging, electric ferries and more on the table at UBCM

Bowen Island’s elected officials are in Vancouver this week meeting with municipal leaders from across the province as well as provincial ministers talking about big issues and how best to move forward on them.
Volunteer-driven research helps to protect local reefs

Volunteer-driven research helps to protect local reefs

In 2015, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans put fisheries closures in place to protect nine glass sponge reefs in Howe Sound and the Georgia Strait.

In case of emergency evacuation, learn to help

In the event of an emergency on Bowen Island where an evacuation order is issued, a Reception Centre will be opened by Emergency Social Services volunteers to receive evacuees.
Bowen Children’s Centre pushes ahead to bring care for younger children

Bowen Children’s Centre pushes ahead to bring care for younger children

It was four years ago, roughly, that Ann Silberman, executive director of the Bowen Children’s Centre (BCC), observed that the needs of local parents started shifting to require more care for children under three.

First Credit Union welcomes province’s decision to restore credit union tax benefits

First Credit Union is pleased by the Government of British Columbia (B.C.)’s decision to reinstate the credit union tax treatment, which was announced in the September 11 B.C. budget update.

On the calendar

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Men on the Rock - Autumn Equinox Concert 7:00 pm Tunstall Bay Community Association Clubhouse Tix $15/ $10 for TBCA members SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Bowen Island Nature Dive 1 - 3pm beach below Mount Gardner Dock Donations welcome, t
FAC Chair welcomes new ferry schedule

FAC Chair welcomes new ferry schedule

This Monday, BC Ferries released new schedules for ferries to both Snug Cove and Langdale, following a months-long consultation process.
Councillors favour “Option Two” for Heritage Cottages

Councillors favour “Option Two” for Heritage Cottages

On Monday, representatives from Metro Parks presented the two options they’ve deemed appropriate for moving forward with the Davies Orchard area, to Bowen Island councilors.