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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.