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Prior to seeing an ad in the Undercurrent a few weeks ago announcing that the International Buddhist Society had applied to build a large dock, none of the long-time property owners around Grafton Bay had any knowledge of their new neighbours' plans.

The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Todd Stone held a press conference in Victoria on Wednesday February 5 at 11:30am to announce "government's decision on coastal ferry service levels, and speak about the report that summarizes the mo

Islanders happily gobbled up crèpes and waffles of both sweet and savory varieties at the newly opened Bistro Rustique in Snug Cove.

First Aid instructor and former paramedic Amanda Ockeloen's first rule of emergency response comes down to thinking ahead and formulating a plan ahead of time.

Facebook is for dinosaurs, and parents are likely to have a very hard time keeping up with their kids appetite for mobile communication technologies.

Starting in 2012, the Islands Trust and Islands Trust Fund in partnership with SeaChange Marine Conservation Society set out to map the shorelines of islands within the Islands Trust area with a particular focus on eelgrass beds.

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Friends of Mannion Bay (FMB) I applaud council and administration for the keen interest and leadership they have taken in the clean-up and preservation of Mannion Bay.

Gardeners anticipating spring had the chance to pic up seeds this weekend at the third annual Bowen Agricultural Alliance Seed Swap.

Counting birds in winter can be a cold and wet experience but this year we were blessed with a sunny day. One could be forgiven for thinking that a sunny day would produce a bumper crop of birds but, unfortunately, it doesn't always follow.

Prior to delivering her statement on Bowen Islands financial future in the five years ahead, the municipality's Manager of Finance, Kristen Watson joked about being the unfortunate "barer of bad news.