Local News

B.C. Ferries Commissioner Gordon Macatee continued a tour of ferry-dependent coastal communities with a public meeting at the Gallery at Artisan Square Saturday, Oct. 15.

On Tuesday, Oct. 18, volunteers braced the decidedly cold waters of Grafton Lake in an effort to prevent local beavers from getting into trouble. "Weprotect the dam with specialized beaver-exclusion fencing.

By now almost everyone knows about the ongoing Occupy Wall Street gathering, which incidentally originated with our own Vancouver Adbusters magazine.

Ferry overloads and parking at the terminals in Horseshoe Bay and Snug Cove have been identified as key concerns islanders have when it comes to a national park reserve attracting more visitors to Bowen Island. B.C.

You may have heard the statistic Bowen Island is the fifth most (formerly the fourth) artistic community in Canada. What exactly does that mean? It means that per capita, we have a high percentage of our population who derive income from the arts.

The denial by B.C. Ferries of entry and exit through the security gate, or Village Gate, at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal continues to cause problems for some islanders.

With the transition to the colder weather, many people are more susceptible to getting a cold or the flu. Cates Pharmacy on Bowen Island is gearing up to improve islanders' odds of spending a flu-free fall and winter.

Crippen Park envelops Snug Cove and stretches toward the middle of the island, around Killarney Lake. Its proximity to the ferry as well as public amenities make it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

October 6 was supposed to be OneBowen's candidate selection meeting. But due to a lack of candidates, the electoral organization took the opportunity to announce a new direction.

In the second part of the mayor's report (part 1 was in last week's Undercurrent) I will highlight what has been accomplished over the past three years by council and staff.