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When a group of five islanders began thinking about local transportation in 2010, Bowen LIFT, a Bowen-based ride-sharing project, was born.

On March 2 and 3, Pernille Nielsen will don a period dress and Maria Steernberg, manager of the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce, will get into a 1920s bathing suit, complete with bloomers and a cap.

More education is needed to help the community understand the different options the Solid Waste Resource Management Advisory Committee (SWRMAC) is looking at, said SWRMAC chair Don Marshall at the council meeting on February 12, where he presented a

It's more than just a place where kids first learn their numbers and letters, it's a safe space where they can hang out and play with their peers, recognize their feelings and hone interpersonal skill.

A creative solution to happier, more effective students without any side effects other than sheer enjoyment of the learning process is what music can bring to the table.

The Solid Waste Resource Management Advisory Committee has been hard at work researching different options dealing with the complex issues surrounding garbage and waste management.

Watch out! At the end of this summer, the island will be inviting the attention of the undead as "Zombies" has been selected as the theme for the 2013 Bowfest.

They can be cute and photogenic, they roam freely around the island and are a delight to watch for residents and visitors alike.

Bowen Island has many assets, such as its natural beauty and cultural offerings, to attract day-trippers.

As part of Metro Vancouver, Bowen Island was required to separate food scraps (and organic waste) from the general garbage. Many of us have adjusted to the new routines that were established in July 2012 and the result has been positive.