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BICS says good bye to Principal Pardee

BICS says good bye to Principal Pardee

After 34 years working as an educator in the public school system and five years as the principal of Bowen Island Community School [BICS], Jennifer Pardee is retiring.

Trip to Bowen $1.45 cheaper as of December 17

This week, BC Ferries announced its decision to remove the 3.4 percent fuel surcharge added to all ferry fares. The decision came into effect on Wednesday December 17. “The price of fuel is coming down,” says BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall.

TransLink expansion to have minimal impact on Bowen

Bowen Island residents will get the chance to vote on whether or not to add a 0.

Developers of The Cape discuss bulk sale of property

There are two lots with homes built and occupied and five lots under construction at The Cape On Bowen.
Bowen weathers storms and extreme tides

Bowen weathers storms and extreme tides

Last week, Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for the Metro Vancouver region, and offered a prediction of sub-tropical storms for three days.
Sarah Jane Scouten, back on Bowen and LIVE in my living room

Sarah Jane Scouten, back on Bowen and LIVE in my living room

Sarah Jane Scouten, a homegrown roots and old-time country songwriter now living out East is returning to Bowen Island.

Remembering Jack

Family, friends, neighbours and colleagues came together at the Bowen Island Legion on Saturday to share memories of the late mayor, Jack Adelaar. Master of Ceremonies, Bill Pocklington said that Jack would’ve wanted a party.

Bowen Islander launch male-oriented mindfulness training

Bowen Islander Geoff Soloway wants to help men reduce their stress, anxiety and depression, and boost their focus, creativity, and performance. His method is teaching practices of mindfulness.
From $700 to more than $7,000 raised for Movember

From $700 to more than $7,000 raised for Movember

The winner of the “Most Valuable Mo” Award on fundraising for men’s health

Cape on Bowen lands up for sale

The Eastern half of the lands owned by the Cape on Bowen are on the market for an unknown price.