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Bowen Island branding: beyond The Happy Isle

Bowen Island Municipality's resident survey asks islanders to share their stories about what Bowen means to them
Snug Cove grinding done; paving starts Friday

Snug Cove grinding done; paving starts Friday

It’s not the easiest task to pave a road that is not only a main thoroughfare but also the place to line up for a ferry, but the crews overseeing the Snug Cove project seem to be pulling it off with relatively few complications.

Video: the repaving of Snug Cove begins!

Early on September 22, crews began tearing up the old asphalt through Snug Cove. Starting at the Undercurrent office, they are working their way down to the docks. On September 23, they will do the upper portion to BICS.
And the winning crosswalk design is.... Salmon!

And the winning crosswalk design is.... Salmon!

Bowen Island Municipality is thrilled to congratulate Diana Izdebski, winner of the “Crosswalks, Bowen-Style” competition. Diana is the designer of Bowen Island’s first-ever custom crosswalk with her salmon design.
Fixed-link study: "everything is on the table"

Fixed-link study: "everything is on the table"

On Friday, the province announced it would fund a study looking into the possibility of connection between the mainland and Sunshine Coast. The Undercurrent talks to MLA Jordan Sturdy on what this might mean for Bowen Island

Snug Cove paving now set to start Sept. 22

A message from Bowen Island Municipality... Due to weather delays, the Snug Cove Paving project is now expected to begin on Tuesday, September 22 *.
James Tuer is Western Living's Eco Designer of the Year

James Tuer is Western Living's Eco Designer of the Year

Bowen Island architect featured in this month's edition as one of the winners of prestigious accolade
How I Got Here: Ed Sanders

How I Got Here: Ed Sanders

Queue the music, roll the film... Ed Sanders' life has scenes that could be right out of the movies, with Noel Coward playing a supporting role
Tina Overbury: Terry Fox ran for us and now we run for him

Tina Overbury: Terry Fox ran for us and now we run for him

When she was a child, Tina Overbury thought she had a personal connection with Terry Fox. On September 20, she'll be running with him, and all of her fellow cancer patients, in mind

Court date set for Cape Roger Curtis dock lawsuit

Plus weighing in on incorporation, more communication with neighbouring islands wanted, Gabriola bridge study and taking a ride on BS Con