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On Friday and Saturday, August 24 and 25, MP John Weston came to Bowen for his team's annual best practices conference. The time on the island also included a visit to the Orchard Recovery Centre, kayaking in Mannion Bay (a.k.a.

programming as well as special events information. "The printing cost of the brochure was one of the reasons we were looking at a different option," Massey said. "Online registration is more cost effective and efficient for users.

Cpl. Nancy Joyce of the Bowen Island RCMP is planning to utilize the detachment's website more frequently to inform community members of relevant issues.

In a press release, the Bowen Island Municipality announced the appointment of Keith Wahlstrom as the new manager of development and operations.

On Sunday, August 5, smoke coming from the south side of Bowen was seen from West Vancouver and prompted a number of reports, says Bowen Island's fire chief Brian Biddlecombe, adding that the incident illustrated the increased fire risk on the island

There are a number of benefits to being able to bring your own (B.Y.O.) wine into a restaurant with a primary food licence, according to Paul Rickett of the Bowen Island Beer and Wine Cellar.

The Islands Trust Council's next quarterly business meeting will take place on Bowen Island, September 11 to 13.

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.

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

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