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Women’s March on Washington comes to Bowen

Motivated , by a letter from a colleague in the US, Susanna Braund has organized a march in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington that will begin outside the Bowen Island Library, at 9:45am on Saturday.
Shovels in the ground for the Cove Commons Project

Shovels in the ground for the Cove Commons Project

A large crowd of Bowen Islanders as well as MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones and MLA Jordan Sturdy met at the library this Wednesday to celebrate the successful fundraising efforts of the Bowen Island Library and Arts Council.
Local researcher developing new technology to stop post-partum bleeding

Local researcher developing new technology to stop post-partum bleeding

Here in Canada, when a woman starts to bleed heavily following birth, she is often the recipient of a life-saving blood transfusion.
Affordable housing advocate in tenancy dispute with Metro Vancouver Parks

Affordable housing advocate in tenancy dispute with Metro Vancouver Parks

Crippen Park’s Seaside Cottage #1, located at the entrance to the park trail on Cardena Road is sparse but not empty.
A toast to Bowen’s generosity in 2017

A toast to Bowen’s generosity in 2017

50-50 draw win helps couple recover following fire

“Cove Commons” project proceeds with federal support, construction to commence as soon as possible

Christmas arrived early this year for the Bowen Island Arts Council and Bowen Island Public Library.
New action plan leaves community emissions soaring well above proposed targets

New action plan leaves community emissions soaring well above proposed targets

Back in 2003, the municipality of Bowen Island worked with the Pembina Institute to determine the source of the community’s carbon emissions and how to reduce them.
Severe winds usher in the New Year

Severe winds usher in the New Year

On January 1, the Queen of Capilano departed on schedule from Snug Cove at 12:45pm.
Saying goodbye to the Queen of Cap after 21 years

Saying goodbye to the Queen of Cap after 21 years

After working on the Queen of Capilano for 21 years, and with BC ferries since 1981, Lynn Wakelin is heading into retirement. Wakelin says she started her job on the Queen of Cap after ending materinity leave with her daughter, who is now 22.

Early assessment letters hint at overall climb in property values

In North and West Vancouver, many owners of single family homes have received letters warning them that they will likely see increases of between 30 - 50% on the value of their properties when their assessment is delivered in January.