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Communities to move forward on marine planning

Communities to move forward on marine planning

Squamish Nation hosts representatives from eleven communities including Bowen Island

“B.C. on the Move” is more bogus consultation, says NDP critic

In order to hear the transportation priorities of British Columbians, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has created an online survey called “B.C. on the Move” that will be open until December 12.
From Bowen to the Worlds

From Bowen to the Worlds

Gino Rutigliano heads to Portland to put Bowen on the map for espresso-lovers

Council says “go” to plan for two-lane loading

The last time the Queen of Capilano was replaced with the Bowen Queen, overloaded cars stretching all the way back up onto Mt. Gardner Road became a fact of life on Bowen.

From library annex to cultural corner

Council supports new library expansion plan
Casseopia, spotted and identified in waters off Bowen Island

Casseopia, spotted and identified in waters off Bowen Island

On October 6, the sound of a humpback breathing somewhere off the shore near September Morn beach cued Michelle Taylor to pull out her telescope.

Bowen pitched for trial of community paramedics

A new program proposed by the Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia has received funding and approval for 80 full-time equivalent positions and $15 million in start-up costs.

BC Ferries commissioner talks subsidies

At a gathering of hundreds of delegates representing ferry systems from all over the world, BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan stated that the event offered an opportunity to promote the industry and enhance safety, and also boasted the offering of more th
Oil spill warnings found near Dorman Point

Oil spill warnings found near Dorman Point

Last week, biologist Ramona de Graaf surveyed Bowen’s shoreline to determine where the tiny fish that act as the cornerstone for our ocean food-web might spawn.
Organizational struggles point to broader challenges for Bowen’s Seniors

Organizational struggles point to broader challenges for Bowen’s Seniors

In existence since the 1990s, Bowen Island’s seniors group, Seniors Keeping Young (S.K.Y) offers outings, talks, and exercises to anyone more than 55 years old. More importantly, says former S.K.