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An unrecognized hero: Captain George Richards

An unrecognized hero: Captain George Richards

Allie Drake visits with the great-grandson of the man who mapped local waters

Islands Trust meets on Bowen Sept. 14 to 17

From September 14 to 17, the Islands Trust Council is holding its quarterly meeting on Bowen Island. As well as its regular agenda, the Islands Trust will host joint meetings with Bowen Island council.

Traffic advisory for morning of Sept. 12

The Lions Gate Bridge and Stanley Park Causeway will be closed to northbound traffic on Saturday morning from 6 to 8am to accommodate the RBC Granfondo Whistler.

Campaign road signs not 'the Bowen way'

There's a spoken, but not written, rule that politicians post a campaign sign in one place on the island, and one place only

Fire ban, water restrictions still in place

Still no campfires and no power washing your various modes of transportation as warm weather returns
Federal election: NDP's Larry Koopman

Federal election: NDP's Larry Koopman

Candidate still inspired by the ideals first expressed by Tommy Douglas.

Why the healthcare survey matters

By showing the challenges of accessing healthcare on an island, the Community Medical Centre Society of Bowen Island can make a case for enhanced services
Federal election: Green Party's Ken Melamed

Federal election: Green Party's Ken Melamed

Vote for your values, says former Whistler mayor running for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country seat

730 houses without power on Saturday

High winds also prompt Queen of Capilano to see if anyone was in the water near overturned canoe
Video: Bowfest Parade

Video: Bowfest Parade

Bowfest doesn't let anyone rain on its parade! The Weather Gods give their blessing to all the other mythical creatures who paraded into Snug Cove during Bowen Island's end-of-summer celebration! Check back Monday for parade winners.