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Scientists test Snug Cove mussels for contaminants

Scientists test Snug Cove mussels for contaminants

Scientists from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre recently extracted 60 day-old mussels grown off of Norma’s dock in Snug Cove as part of a wider program, named PollutionTracker, to measure pollutants in British Columbia’s coastal waters.
Ferry fares remain stable for Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove for another year

Ferry fares remain stable for Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove for another year

Vehicle fares on three BC Ferries routes will increase by 1.9% starting in April, but fares for route 8, Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove, will stay the same alongside fares on all the other minor, northern and Horseshoe Bay sailings.
New data to impact planning for Bowen’s housing needs

New data to impact planning for Bowen’s housing needs

Erin Naismith, her husband Qurban, her daughters and her father have found a new home, but their sense of instability on Bowen Island remains as they know they will face uncertainty again in a year’s time.
Electric vehicle to join municipal fleet

Electric vehicle to join municipal fleet

When it came to replacing the Parks Department’s 2008 Ford 5500 Super Duty truck, the Manager of Parks and Environment, Bonny Brokenshire, took a number of factors into consideration.

Car2Go cancels service in Horseshoe Bay

On Monday morning, Car2Go sent users on Bowen Island a message informing them that the company has decided to discontinue service at Horseshoe Bay as of Thursday March 31.
New Bowen brochure coming soon

New Bowen brochure coming soon

Last November after the offer was made, Tourism Bowen Island made the decision to purchase the Bowen’s tourist brochure produced by Tim Rhodes and Darcy Buzzell.
Home at last: Bowen-sponsored family lands in Canada

Home at last: Bowen-sponsored family lands in Canada

Bowen’s greatest attribute is it’s community. It is fundamental to our sense of well being. It’s our collective priority.

Application made for TransLink bike infrastructure funding

After councillors raised objections based on process and concerns raised by Grafton Road residents and BIHORA, council agreed have municipal planner Emma Chow submit a funding application to TransLink to help pay for a pedestrian and cycling pathway
Architect chosen to design community centre

Architect chosen to design community centre

Bowen Island Municipality took one step closer towards achieving the dream of a community centre for island residents.

Communities push for greater involvement in Woodfibre LNG project

Bowen Island councillors Sue Ellen Fast, Melanie Mason and Maureen Nicholson joined members of other Howe Sound communities on the weekend as well a MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones and MLA Jordan Sturdy to talk about community input on the Woodfibre LNG pr