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

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.

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.

The Bowen Island Fire Department (BIFD) held its annual open house last Saturday at the new Satellite Fire Hall on Adams Road.

Last week, the RCMP cruiser was parked in front of the Snug Cove General Store and police officers were on standby, not to apprehend offenders but to remind Bowen Islanders to help community members in need.

A public open house regarding zoning for private and group moorages was held on Thursday, July 25, at Cates Hill Chapel.

Eddie Weismiller of J&E Backhoe Ltd. owns a property at 730 Buchanan Road, commonly referred to as Eddie's Pit. It is the location of a quarry, as well as companies like Bowen Island Sand and Gravel Ltd., J&E Backhoe Ltd.

Snug Cove is the place where most people arrive and depart as they visit Bowen Island. It's where many businesses are located and where community festivities are held.

Steamship Days offered many delightful surprises, one of which was a visit from John Weston, our Member of Parliament, who honoured four Bowen seniors with a Fit for Life certificate.

When it comes to health care services, Bowen Island has a lot of similarities to remote and rural communities, yet it is lumped together with West Vancouver, says Colleen O'Neil, coordinator of the Caring Circle.