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Snug Cove House ready for next step

Every year, seniors are moving away from Bowen Island as the majority of homes consist of single-family dwellings, often on difficult terrain, and many health services are a ferry ride away.

Aliens and oil tankers - what next?

The news affectingB.C. in 2012 sometimes seemed too bizarre to be believed. Here's a tongue-in-cheek holiday news quiz compiled by Metro Vancouver reporter Jeff Nagel. 1.

T’is the season for helping

This is the season to think about those less fortunate and do something to help, says Glen Cormier of the Bowen Island Pub.

Boosting island business

many ideal business ideas." Kaile mentioned examples like cooking courses and canoe making. "Things like these are very much in vogue at the moment. And our unique aspect we're surrounded by water makes marine tourism a natural fit.

CSA cheque will help to keep school open

It's part of the mandate of the Bowen Island Community School Association (CSA) to support the community school as a hub for community learning and development.

BEST program strengthens women’s health

The link between strength training and the prevention of osteoporosis is well documented, leading physicians to recommend an exercise program, especially for women over the age of 40 who are predisposed to the disease.

Welcome to Bowen, chum!

An enthusiastic welcoming committee awaited the arrival of chum eggs at the Bowen Island Fish Hatchery last Friday, December 14.

You’re anonymous, they’re not

Do you know something about a crime that's happened? Don't know how to report it? Don't want to get involved in court, but think that the police should do something? The Supreme Court of Canada supports your anonymous status when you contact Crime St

Council committee takes driver’s seat in community centre initiative

A standing council committee will take the lead in determining how best to proceed with the Bowen Island Community Centre initiative, putting the Bowen Community Centre Implementation Committee (CCIC) on hiatus until its terms of reference are determ

Docks and wharves

At the Monday, December 10, special council meeting, several speakers and delegations spoke about the need to protect Bowen Island's shoreline, especially in light of the application to build docks and wharves at Cape Roger Curtis that has gained pro