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December 12 marked the last of a long series of weekly Monday night gatherings for Bowen's municipal council.

Only on Bowen would a fundraiser like this turn into a full-blown event, drawing a crowd of people dedicated to having fun and celebrating the simple act of shaving.

BC Ferries' board of directors has appointed senior executive Michael Corrigan to replace outgoing CEO David Hahn, who is leaving at the end of the year.

Barbara Murphy at the Bowen Barber Shop is planning something special this season. She wants to combine giving with doing something she loves. And she loves cutting mohawks.

The Bowen Island Undercurrent and Bowen Coffee are pleased to announce that Ginger Erskine has won the draw for a $50 gift card to be redeemed at Bowen Coffee. Erskine was excited to be the winner. She said, "I've never won anything.

English Bay Launch, a water taxi company that offered a daily commuter service between Snug Cove, Granville Island and Coal Harbour, is shutting down as of December 16.

As the cold weather adds to the financial strain on local families, the shelves at the food bank sometimes get depleted overnight.

The final Monday night meeting of Bowen's outgoing council on the 28th alternated between taking care of business and receiving accolades from the public.

Whatever you might think of BC Hydro's new wireless smart meters, they are coming to Bowen Island, though not until 2012.

When it comes to voter turnout in the November 19 election, Bowen Island has province-wide bragging rights. The turnout was 83.77 per cent, the highest in B.C. In some cases it was more than 60 per cent higher than other areas.