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What about stockpiling, burning and composting at Sunset quarry?

The public hearing about the Twin Island Excavating rezoning application on July 31 marked the last chance for island residents to speak out about concerns with the proposed changes to the operation at the Sunset Road quarry.

Library takes on operation of med shed

In addition to books and movies, Bowen Islanders are now able to borrow walkers, crutches and other assorted medical equipment from the library.

Soylent Green stays open for business

The signs read: Bylaws kill dreams, Save the Soylent Green and Muni fix this now.

Accessible from the outside

The Bowen Island Community School grounds with the playground and sports fields play an important role in the community as they are a hub for sports and recreational activities.

Feedback about TransLink service

TransLink has recently completed a public consultation process and at the July 23 council meeting, Brian Mills, director of services and infrastructure planning, and Martin Lay, director of contracted transit services, shared some of the feedback and

BC Ferries reduces fuel surcharges

Just in time for the upcoming B.C. Day long weekend, BC Ferries is pleased to announce that the company is in a position to reduce the fuel surcharges by over 50 per cent on some routes due to the recent reduction in fuel prices.

The talkers, the doers and the dreamers

Maria Steernberg and Mercia Sixta are looking back on a hectic few weeks as they were very involved in the nine-day-long Steamship Days celebration.

Bowen Waste summer clean-up this Saturday

This Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bowen Waste Service will provide large containers for a free residential clean-up day in front of the Bowen Island Recycling Depot (BIRD) on Mount Gardner Road.

Abandoned and derelict

It was a beautiful day to be on the water but the group of people taking a boat ride around Deep Bay last Wednesday, July 11, wasn't out to enjoy the sunshine. M.P.

Tiny but affordable

Tiny houses that sit on wheels may be a solution to creating affordable housing options on Bowen Island and Ruth Harding addressed council on Monday, July 9, to explore the possibility of building a tiny house and a workshop as part of the pilot proj