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Organizers of the “gruelling” annual Round Bowen Challenge are hoping the weather co-operates for the big race on Saturday.

It was an all-day, all-ages affair Saturday as the Bowen Island Legion celebrated its 80th anniversary. There was a free community carnival with activities and food for the kids during the day.

LOUISE LOIK EDITOR Bowen’s Bud Massender, pharmacist and co-owner of Cates Pharmacy, recently won The Consumer Health Bowl of Hygeia, the top award for community pharmacists.

LOUISE LOIK E d i t o r Tourism has had a heck of a boost in the last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago, a Vancouver hiking group came over to walk Killarney Lake trails with 150 of their 400 members.

LOUISE LOIK E D I T O R In a small community known for a mellow lifestyle of tree hugging and stargazing, the energy at the Legion was electric last Saturday night. Gone was the Gore-Tex, spandex and denim.

LOUISE LOIK EDITOR Bucket by bucket, children carried coho salmon spawn from the Bowen Island fish hatchery to Terminal Creek last Sunday, releasing little salmon for their first experience with life outside a tank.

Healthy young sea stars discovered on beach

The annual Women in Film and Television Vancouver Spotlight Awards shine the light on twin sisters Sam and Kailey Speark

Morning blaze may have been sparked by button cell batteries

LOUISE LOIK Editor Currently, there is one rental on the market. In fact, by the time this goes to print, that place will likely be rented.