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Bowen Cider House receives lounge approval - with conditions

Bowen Cider House receives lounge approval - with conditions

The application was approved following lengthy discussion from the applicants, public, and council
Bowen Vet ready to see patients once again

Bowen Vet ready to see patients once again

The newly renovated space features many advancements in equipment and design
'Absolutely crazy': B.C. photographer gets 8-page spread in National Geographic

'Absolutely crazy': B.C. photographer gets 8-page spread in National Geographic

Martin Gregus was also featured in Geo France. His work features photographs from a Canadian polar bear expedition in the summer.
A massive earthquake hits B.C. — but what happens next?

A massive earthquake hits B.C. — but what happens next?

Nearly a year after devastating floods hit B.C., emergency planners are imagining how a catastrophic earthquake could be made worse by a changing climate.
How drones are replanting B.C.'s burned forests

How drones are replanting B.C.'s burned forests

With promises to rejuvenate forests from the air, tree-planting start-ups are looking to supplement shovels and long days of labour with swarms of seed-bearing aerial drones. A growing target: B.C.'s burnt forests.
Bowen Island 2022 Municipal Election results - Visualized

Bowen Island 2022 Municipal Election results - Visualized

A visual look at the various election outcomes from last Saturday's vote
As rain falls on B.C., province gets a shaky winter outlook

As rain falls on B.C., province gets a shaky winter outlook

The five to 10 millimetres of rain is expected to give way to a mix of sun and cloud over the weekend, according to Environment Canada.
B.C. calls on public as it looks to 'future-proof' province from floods

B.C. calls on public as it looks to 'future-proof' province from floods

To counter increased risks to flooding, the B.C. government wants to improve flood maps, plan for community retreat in high-risk areas, and open up natural floodplains to give water a place to go. It's calling on public input for the new plan.
Here is how much rain to expect in Metro Vancouver this week

Here is how much rain to expect in Metro Vancouver this week

A change has arrived in the Lower Mainland.
Who's coming with me? Andrew Leonard rides community campaign to the Bowen mayor's chair

Who's coming with me? Andrew Leonard rides community campaign to the Bowen mayor's chair

Andrew Leonard's outgoing approach resonated with voters in Bowen Island's mayoral contest