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Memories of Cecil the Lion

Memories of Cecil the Lion

Owner of Bowen Island's Nature Encounters Tours joins call to end trophy hunting after beloved lion killed in Zimbabwe

Two Queens deposed by BC Ferries

Names of three new ferries honour Coast Salish peoples
Bowen to become “closed colony” for honey bees

Bowen to become “closed colony” for honey bees

Over the past three years, Bowen beekeepers Ian Kennard and Nancy Leonard have seen their hives get stronger and stronger. Prior to 2013, says Kennard, between 40 and 50 percent of their bees died over the winter.
Hooson’s last stand

Hooson’s last stand

After 22 years working to create a community hall, theatre advocate Paul Hooson moves on

New procedures lead to high survival rate of hatchery fry

After being given the best start in life possible, it’s now up to fate to see how many salmon return to the waters of Bowen Island in the next few years.
Entrepreneur sees opportunity in red tape

Entrepreneur sees opportunity in red tape

In October 2013, the municipality’s Economic Development Committee recommended a number of changes be made to Bowen’s Land Use Bylaw (LUB) including the elimination of a clause that prohibits the rental of any motorized vehicles on Bowen.
New firehall location provides equal insurance coverage for whole island

New firehall location provides equal insurance coverage for whole island

Lot #3 of Bowen’s municipal lands is relatively flat, and it is close to the RCMP and paramedics stations. These factors, plus the proximity to homes in Hood Point, led council to vote on this site as the latest location for a new firehall.
Islanders head into Howe Sound to honk in protest of LNG Plans

Islanders head into Howe Sound to honk in protest of LNG Plans

Close to 40 boats, many from Bowen Island, blasted their horns in unison on North Side of Bowyer Island last weekend to protest the plans for the construction of a $1.
How I Got Here: Ron Woodall

How I Got Here: Ron Woodall

A reluctant Bowen Islander becomes its best chronicler
Ocean swimming course offered on Bowen

Ocean swimming course offered on Bowen

Sea Hiker's Peter Scott and Billi Behm can give you the confidence, and skills, you need