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Signs encourage islanders to report impaired drivers

New signs will soon remind islanders not to drive a car or a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The signs were presented to the public at Bowfest on August 24, says Cpl. Nancy Joyce of the Bowen Island RCMP.

Screening mammography service on Bowen

On September 5, 6 and 7, women will have the opportunity to get a mammogram on Bowen Island at Dr. Zandy's office (101 - 495 Bowen Trunk Road), downstairs from Cates Pharmacy. "The Screening Mammography Program provides mammograms to B.C.

Making tracks near the fen

At Fairy Fen, the tracks of ATVs and off-road vehicles are coming dangerously close to the nature reserve, says Jennifer Eliason of the Islands Trust Fund.

Cleaning up the island’s ocean floor

Cleaning up the ocean floor is becoming a habit on Bowen Island as Dive Against Debris III is set to go at Sandy Beach in Deep Bay on Saturday, September 7.

Ferry cost acts as a deterrent for visitors

As an island community, Bowen is dependent on the ferry, says Adam Holbrook, chair of the Bowen Island Municipal Transportation Advisory Committee, who presented his views about transportation issues to council last month.

Expanding Bowen’s trails and green spaces

Bowen Island has a ratio of about 60 per cent private land to 40 per cent Crown land and developer John Reid hopes to see a shift in that balance. He brings out a Bowen Island map that is marked with green spaces and a trail system.

Diane and Don Marshall named Citizens of the Year

Community engagement and volunteering are alive and well on Bowen Island, as was evident from the many substantial Citizen of the Year nominations. The list of submissions included four individuals and two couples.

Eelgrass mapping to inform land use and conservation

Eelgrass is seen as a critical nearshore habitat for birds, mammals, invertebrates and fish.

To leash or not to leash

For many years, pet owners have freely walked their dogs off leash through the trails of Crippen Regional Park. In fact, it's so common to see dogs running free that a leashed dog immediately makes people wonder why he is restrained.

Bye, bye, BIRD

On August 1, the Bowen Island Recycling Depot Society (BIRD) informed the Bowen Island Municipality that it will continue the operation of the recycling depot on Mount Gardner Road only until the end of this year.