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When Mary Letson was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, she prepared herself for the inevitable hair loss from chemotherapy by buying a wig. Now she's ready to say goodbye to the wig (she's already parted ways with the cancer).

The race starts at 3 p.m.

The SwimBowen cancer fundraiser is July 21

SwimBowen now has a framework for fund distribution

The 18th annual 'Round Bowen Challenge last weekend saw 81 competitors circle the island on their own steam

Bowen Island is small enough to feel like a community, and a pretty friendly one most of the time. But occasionally we need to indulge in our natural instinct for tribalism, and have a good old-fashioned set-to with our neighbours.

Live in the sunshine, sail the seas and drink the wild air with Bowen Island Yacht Club's latest column

Mary Letson's lessons from training for her first triathalon have stuck with her for 26 years

Lack of agriculture and high biodiversity on Bowen is good for pollinators, but we can do more

Three Bowen men kicked their way to victory in an international tournament earlier this month