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Ferry passengers need a way to be heard: FAC chair

BC Ferries says locking the village gate at the Horseshoe Bay terminal protects passengers. But that's not holding much water for Bowen Islanders, including the chair of Bowen Island's ferry advisory committee.

New realtor sought in Village Square sale

The Village Square on Bowen Island is still up for sale and Island community builder Wolfgang Duntz, a co-owner with the Gunter Hahne family in Germany, said that the group is now seeking a real estate developer to handle the sale.

Ballots can have candidates from OneBowen identified

OneBowen has satisfied the requirements of British Columbia's Local Government Act to become Bowen Island's first legally recognized electoral organization.

Pipes and plumbing

It is potentially a chicken-and-egg-type of situation. The surplus lands could be sold to fund projects such as the extension of the sanitary sewer system.

Municipal election answers a click away

If you're already excited about the upcoming municipal elections in November, Bowen Island Municipality is making it easier to also stay informed.

Commuter service may shut down

Unless there is a dramatic intervention, it does not appear English Bay Launch, the company running the water taxi service that runs from Snug Cove to Granville Island and to Coal Harbour, will stay afloat past the next month and may be shut down bef

Locked gates at ferry terminal create challenges

As ferry passengers are aware there have been changes at Horseshoe Bay terminal which affect Islanders movement to and from the Queen of Capilano.

Grafton dam project moves ahead

There are a number of projects and services that island residents would like to see moving ahead.

Doug MitchellÂ’s body recovered

On Thursday, Aug. 11, the body of Doug Mitchell was recovered from the waters around Bowen Island. As the Queen of Capilano neared Snug Cove, the crew spotted a body floating close to the ferry dock. Bowen Island RCMP was notified by the captain.

RCMP dive team searches for missing islander

A Bowen Island resident who lives on boat at the pier has been missing since last Saturday night. There is fear that 59-year-old Doug Mitchell may have drowned but his friends remain hopeful that he's alive.