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Health profile yields mixed results

According to survey results released by Vancouver Coastal Health this week, Bowen Islanders eat lots of fruit and vegetables, have high rates of physical activity and a low rate of sedentary activity in front of television or computer screens.
Re-imagining Grafton Lake Lands, piece by piece

Re-imagining Grafton Lake Lands, piece by piece

“This is the sunniest patch of land, and technically the most arable,” explained garden designer Wynn Nielsen, surrounded by a small group of Bowen Islanders. “But the moment you irrigate this, the horsetails are just going to take-over.
Bowen Island needs you!

Bowen Island needs you!

To save Bowfest

Off-leash dog bites joggers in Crippen Park

In the past month and a half, two habitual Crippen Park joggers who happen to be married, Sue Hern and Jerry Hern, had the unfortunate experience of being bitten by a dog in the park.
The scoop on dog poop

The scoop on dog poop

Bowen Island is a dog-lovers paradise. Dog owners on Bowen seem to love their pets so much that they forget, all too often, to clean up after them.

Bowen realtors continue to enjoy hottest market in a decade

In April, 15 homes sold on Bowen making it the busiest single month for real estate on the island since 2005. Realtor Frazer Elliott said on May 27 that things are looking equally good for sales in the month of May.

Council passes bylaw banning docks at Cape Roger Curtis

During the public comments period regarding proposed Bylaw 381, which effectively bans docks on the shoreline of Cape Roger Curtis, the Municipality received 102 comments in support of the bylaw, and 121 comments and signed petition letters against i
Longer loading times result in 5-minute cut-off for pedestrians boarding ferry in Snug Cove

Longer loading times result in 5-minute cut-off for pedestrians boarding ferry in Snug Cove

On May 20, a post on the Bowen Islanders for Ferry Fairness Facebook page described an incident where three foot passengers attempting to walk onto the Queen of Capilano got into an argument with a BC Ferries worker because they were not allowed to l
Dedicated water taxi customer steering the ship (one of them) across Howe Sound

Dedicated water taxi customer steering the ship (one of them) across Howe Sound

It is not uncommon when reading through a council meeting agenda to find, in the letters at the very bottom, to find a plea or two from a customer of the English Bay Launch water taxi service asking for municipal support to keep the service running.

“Derelict vessels bill” voted down in House of Commons

MP Weston proposes criminalization approach, instead