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Conservative Party throws support behind abandoned vessels legislation

Conservative Party throws support behind abandoned vessels legislation

When the federal election was called, John Weston’s Private Member’s Bill to make abandoning a boat a criminal offence was thrown overboard.
How I Got Here: Mark Groen

How I Got Here: Mark Groen

A nomad finds his place(s) on Bowen Island

On the Calendar: Bowen Island events week of October 8

Have a birthday coming up? Email Catherine Bayly at [email protected] . Out of the Attic to Oct. 12 Gallery @ Artisan Square Long-forgotten attic masterpieces by various artists uncovered.
BIM plunges in to take control of Mannion Bay

BIM plunges in to take control of Mannion Bay

“Magnificent. Very positive. Very encouraging. Long overdue. Very much needed.

Elections Canada at BICS on Oct. 3 to help with voter registration

Two Elections Canada revising agents will be on Bowen Island at the Bowen Island Community School on Saturday, October 3 from 10am to 3pm to help interested voters who are unsure if they are on the list of electors or if they know that their informat

Bowen Island branding: beyond The Happy Isle

Bowen Island Municipality's resident survey asks islanders to share their stories about what Bowen means to them
Snug Cove grinding done; paving starts Friday

Snug Cove grinding done; paving starts Friday

It’s not the easiest task to pave a road that is not only a main thoroughfare but also the place to line up for a ferry, but the crews overseeing the Snug Cove project seem to be pulling it off with relatively few complications.

Video: the repaving of Snug Cove begins!

Early on September 22, crews began tearing up the old asphalt through Snug Cove. Starting at the Undercurrent office, they are working their way down to the docks. On September 23, they will do the upper portion to BICS.
And the winning crosswalk design is.... Salmon!

And the winning crosswalk design is.... Salmon!

Bowen Island Municipality is thrilled to congratulate Diana Izdebski, winner of the “Crosswalks, Bowen-Style” competition. Diana is the designer of Bowen Island’s first-ever custom crosswalk with her salmon design.
Fixed-link study: "everything is on the table"

Fixed-link study: "everything is on the table"

On Friday, the province announced it would fund a study looking into the possibility of connection between the mainland and Sunshine Coast. The Undercurrent talks to MLA Jordan Sturdy on what this might mean for Bowen Island