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Rezoning plans stoke fears about competition for local businesses

According to Marion Moore, back in 1935, when the Union Steam Ship Company gave the land that is now Bowen Court for Bowen Island’s second school, and subdivided the land along Miller Road for housing, the company placed a covenant on the land to pre
Opposition comes out in force against Lot 2 rezoning

Opposition comes out in force against Lot 2 rezoning

Staff from Bowen Island Municipality presented a plan for what the southern half of the community lands Lot 2 might look like if the proposed rezoning for the area goes forward.
Fate of library expansion hinges on possibility of a community centre

Fate of library expansion hinges on possibility of a community centre

At this week’s municipal council meeting, Bowen Island Library’s chief librarian, Tina Nielson, presented draft plans for expanding the Bowen Island Library, and asked for council’s approval on the project.

Life shifts to make the schedule work

Local shift workers cope with cuts to weekend ferry sailings
It’s nesting season in Snug Cove

It’s nesting season in Snug Cove

Last Wednesday, Pam Dicer saw two pairs, and a single heron, perched in the trees across the street from the Snug Coffee House. “That’s the more than I’ve ever seen before at one time,” says Dicer.
Nuisance beavers forced to find new lodging

Nuisance beavers forced to find new lodging

It’s not always easy co-existing with wildlife on this island, but it’s definitely an aspect of rural living that most locals appreciate and respect.

Council brings back free waste clean-up days

On Friday, March 28, the municipality held a special council meeting to address concerns about the cancellation of “free clean-up days” previously scheduled three times per year.
BC Ferries posts revised schedule

BC Ferries posts revised schedule

BC Ferries posted a revised schedule of the run between Horseshoe Bay and Snug Cove this week.

Is sharing the solution for Bowen’s economy?

The Knick Knack Nook, Bowen Island LIFT, and the Bowen Buy/Sell/Trade/Loan Facebook Page are all great examples of our community’s inclination to share, re-use, save a few bucks and cut the amount of junk we’re sending to the landfill all at the same
Give a thumbs up to Bowen LIFT, Bowen LIFT might just give back

Give a thumbs up to Bowen LIFT, Bowen LIFT might just give back

Bowen LIFT (Linking Islanders through Friendly Transportation) wants to grow and we need your help. Over the next six months, Bowen LIFT is going to be running some programs to encourage ride-sharing.