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We are putting British Columbians first, Premier

Premier Christy Clarke addressed municipal officials from across the province on Wednesday at the annual Union of BC Municipality’s conference in Victoria.
Affordable modular homes coming to Bowen

Affordable modular homes coming to Bowen

New Islander offers insights into housing solutions
Summer of abundance for Bowen Farmers

Summer of abundance for Bowen Farmers

Bowen Island’s Farmer’s say with an interesting mix of sun, heat and rain, this summer has been a good one for their gardens and sales at the weekly tailgate and monthly farmers markets.
Good news and bright ideas

Good news and bright ideas

Bowen Islanders talk climate change with MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones
Bike park plans move forward

Bike park plans move forward

On Monday evening, Bowen’s council chamber hummed with the sound of children doing their best to sit still and stay quiet. The packed audience, alongside council, heard from Jennifer Henrichsen about the vision for a bike park on Bowen.
Peter King lets go of Bowen’s bus service

Peter King lets go of Bowen’s bus service

The contract for running the TransLink buses on Bowen Island expires at the end of December. In keeping with standard practices, TransLink has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for potential service providers.
Alternative energy on the curriculum

Alternative energy on the curriculum

Solar panels installed on school roof

Expect detours from Horseshoe Bay, September 10

The RBC GranFondo Whistler cycling event will disrupt traffic for people travelling through Horseshoe Bay on the morning of Saturday, September 10.
Guide book helps Bowen kids navigate first year at Rockridge

Guide book helps Bowen kids navigate first year at Rockridge

G raduating grade sevens from Bowen Island face the leap into the world of high school alongside a commute across Howe Sound and suddenly being thrown in to a much wider social circle.
Road safety remains top priority for RCMP

Road safety remains top priority for RCMP

When Alan Mills and Jen Rosling moved into their place on Miller Road right before the cross walk to Crippen Park, they say realized that speeding on their stretch of road was a problem.