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Family left shaken following mysterious car fire

Family left shaken following mysterious car fire

RCMP hoping for tips on two incidents in Old Eaglecliff early Sunday morning
Housing crunch forces Doc's to rely on commuters

Housing crunch forces Doc's to rely on commuters

Oydis Nickle recalls getting all the necessary staff for summer as being a challenge for her parents, but now after two years of running the Union Steamship Marina and Doc Morgan’s restaurant, the challenge is far greater.
Owners of Rustique Bistro seek housing

Owners of Rustique Bistro seek housing

Celine Boyer and Thierry Mohrbach say that in their three years of owning and operating Rustique Bistro they have not had a problem getting staff.
Labour shortage holds back growth at Dog Ranch

Labour shortage holds back growth at Dog Ranch

After this winter, Karen Munro is calling the stretch of road where the Bowen Island Dog Ranch sits “Adams Pass,” as the region has proved itself to be the island’s snow belt.
Wet weather may extend burn season

Wet weather may extend burn season

Every year, the season to build large fires often required in the clearing of land, extends between October 15 and April 15.
Family chops emissions, cuts wood-fired heatin

Family chops emissions, cuts wood-fired heatin

The Frid family drives a Toyota Prius and an electric vehicle. They eat a mostly vegetarian diet, with no red meat, and they don’t fly off on annual vacations.

Theft suspect identified, warned

In early March, the Bowen Island RCMP received information pertaining to thefts from the “honour” system parking box located in the parking lot adjacent to the General Store on Bowen Island Trunk Road.
Preparing for change in Mannion Bay

Preparing for change in Mannion Bay

Over a five year period, Bowen’s municipal council has developed a strategy aimed at “revitalizing” Mannion Bay, located just north of Snug Cove.
With spring comes an election

With spring comes an election

Bowen Islander named as NDP candidate for West-Vancouver Sea to Sky riding
“Dancehall Years” a finalist in BC Book Awards

“Dancehall Years” a finalist in BC Book Awards

Launched in June, the fictional Bowen-based family saga, The Dancehall Years, is one of five finalists for this year’s Ethel Wilson Fiction category of the BC Book Prizes.