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Vandals damage turf lights at BICS

On October 5, Bowen Island RCMP received a report from Bowen Island Community School that a couple of the turf field outdoor lights had been vandalized. The damage was consistent with that of a sling shot shooting a rock to break the glass.

What to do if you meet a skunk

Including a recipe for how to make a de-stinking shampoo

Skunks cause a big stink on Bowen Island

Some people think the situation really stinks but there’s no denying that Bowen Island has a slowly growing population of skunks.
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.