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Half price on passenger ferry fares Sept. 8 to Oct. 15

After a favourable increase in its first-quarter earnings, BC Ferries is offering a half-price sale from September 8 to October 15. During those weeks, the passenger fares from Monday to Thursday, plus Saturday, will be: • $6.

Ferry's on-time performance drops to 60% in early August

More volume and higher traffic rates means it takes more time to load and unload
Federal election: Conservative John Weston

Federal election: Conservative John Weston

A strong believer in his party's principles, incumbent MP says his record shows he's also willing to be a voice for the riding's interests in Ottawa
Federal election: Liberal Pam Goldsmith-Jones

Federal election: Liberal Pam Goldsmith-Jones

Former West Vancouver mayor wants to restore "civility, respect, fairness and accessibility"
Deer rescued from cliff on Taylor Road

Deer rescued from cliff on Taylor Road

There is one lucky deer roaming Bowen Island. It was rescued from a narrow cliff edge off Taylor Road on Wednesday afternoon. Alex Vallee was walking by the cliff and heard rocks fall.
How I Got Here: Melanie Mason

How I Got Here: Melanie Mason

Wanting to move here is one thing; finding a place to live is quite another, new councillor discovers
Sawdust will fly at Bowfest's Logger Games

Sawdust will fly at Bowfest's Logger Games

New event will certainly become a new favourite at Bowen Island's send-off to summer
Bowen Island gets its first traffic light

Bowen Island gets its first traffic light

Pedestrian crosswalk near BICS is now a little bit safer after new solar-powered warning lights are added.

Cardena Rd parking proposal too dangerous: neighbour

Adding new spots next to Crippen Park entrance is a "tragedy waiting to happen", says Duncan Phillips
Lush puts its ethics where its mouth is

Lush puts its ethics where its mouth is

During a three-day retreat at Bowen Island Lodge, staff enjoy vegetarian meals featuring many grown-on-Bowen products thanks to Snug Cafe