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Bowen student develops website to help young people find “the right” volunteer opportunities

High school students across British Columbia need to complete 30 hours of volunteer work in order to graduate.
Lambing season comes to Endswell Farm

Lambing season comes to Endswell Farm

As of Wednesday March 25, ten lambs were born at Endswell Farm for this lambing season. On that day, Noah Pryce-Jones was assisting in the labour of one ewe, and waiting on two more to go into labour. Mr.
New Bowen Island Pub inches one step closer to reality

New Bowen Island Pub inches one step closer to reality

Citing yet another extremely supportive and positive public hearing regarding plans to tear-down and rebuild the current Bowen Island Pub, Municipal Planner, Cari St.
Bowen Island and a “Yes” vote

Bowen Island and a “Yes” vote

Representative from Metro Mayor’s Council explains Bowen-specific benefits of a positive outcome in the upcoming transit referendum
Metro Parks rejects pollinator garden proposal

Metro Parks rejects pollinator garden proposal

According to the agenda of the Greater Vancouver Regional District Parks Committee meeting coming up next week, the Bowen Agriculture Alliance (BAA) has been informed that its plan for a proposed Pollinator and Demonstration Garden in Killarney Meado
The commute to Vancouver: A chilled way to start the day

The commute to Vancouver: A chilled way to start the day

Bowen ranked among top places to live by the UK’s Sunday Times

Moving forward with Snug Cove House

Two decades after Bowen Islanders first embraced the idea, a supportive residence for Bowen seniors is a big step closer to reality.
Mid-Life Upgrade of Queen of Capilano on schedule

Mid-Life Upgrade of Queen of Capilano on schedule

Members of the Bowen Island Municipality Transportation Advisory Committee (BIMTAC) met with BC Ferries (BCF) officials on Friday, March 13 (by telephone) for a briefing on the progress of the Queen of Capilano mid-life upgrade (MLU).
Bowen Island to become a gateway to Howe Sound

Bowen Island to become a gateway to Howe Sound

Sea to Sky Marine Trail to open in June, offering accessible route for sea kayakers to explore region
Getting to yes... or no... on your TransLink Ballot

Getting to yes... or no... on your TransLink Ballot

Perspectives from Murray Skeels, Gordon Ganong and David Hocking