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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.

Council responds to the “Ten Year Transportation Plan”

In early October, the provincial Ministry of Transportation launched a survey in order to collect input from British Columbians about their priorities in the development of transportation infrastructure in the coming decade.
Car accident leaves 829 islanders in the dark for nearly 12 hours

Car accident leaves 829 islanders in the dark for nearly 12 hours

It was shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday December 6 when Sigurd Sabathil lost power at his home on Grafton Road. Sabathil called BC Hydro right away, and learned that he was not the first to report a power outage.

Snug Cove House AGM

The Island’s Snug Cove House Society has ended its 20th year of operations one giant step closer to its dream of a supportive residence for seniors, with the receipt last month of conditional subdivision approval for its Miller Road property.

Trial version of Bowen LIFT app launches this Sunday

Bowen LIFT (Linking Islanders through Friendly Transportation), will be rolling out its new Rideshare App. this Sunday at the Christmas Fair.
Community Foundation announces grant recipients

Community Foundation announces grant recipients

Cove beautification, Youth Centre and Library expansion granted funds
New council compared to box of chocolates

New council compared to box of chocolates

Following a procession of municipal delegates, Bob Baker, from the Squamish Nation, offered a traditional song to help make the transition from old council, to new.
Naked no more

Naked no more

Bowen brand gets snatched up