25 years ago in the Undercurrent
An adventurous group of Islanders took their theatrical productions of Babel Rap and The Drunkard, on the road. The group included Martin Clark, Peter Frinkton, Maggie Davidson and Maggie’s 7-year-old son Kelly. The performances took place on Mayne Island and Pender Island where the old General Store stood in for a theatre. After the successful tour, the merry band of thespians returned to Bowen to start planning their next theatrical island triumph.
20 years ago in the Undercurrent
It was 20 years ago that Bowen Island had the big red and white tent run. Located in Crippen park, the tent hosted TOTI’s production of Robin Hood, community choir concerts, children’s theatre and other events. Along with the performances, the Picnic in the Park BBQ became a very popular event with performance goers enjoying a hosted BBQ before taking their seats to watch the show.
15 years ago in the Undercurrent
The assault case involving Bowen residents Richard Littlemore and Tony Sorangese was nearing the finish line. The crown argued that Littlemore used excessive force in preventing complainant Tony Sorangese and others from entering a meeting between B.C. Ferry officials and local representatives held at IPS in January. An executive with B.C. Ferries came to Littlemore’s defense and explained that he was “frightened” by the mood of the crowd that was trying to gain entry to the meeting. Littlemore explained that he had gone to lock the door of the building when he was forced outside through the actions of someone pulling the door open. When he tried to shut the door, the altercation between him and Sorangese took place. In previous reports, Islands Trust representatives stated that the ferry advocacy group Ferry CURE had erroneously published reports that Littlemore and other Islands Trust reps were colluding with B.C. Ferries to downgrade ferry service on Bowen and to bring pay parking to Snug Cove.
5 years ago in the Undercurrent
The Undercurrent reported on the search for missing Jodi Henrickson. She had last been seen on June 20 and her parents reported her missing June 24. RCMP were asking residents to keep a watch out for anything that might be of interest to the police. Controversy arose in the reporting of the disappearance when CBC television reported that some residents were being uncooperative with RCMP. The RCMP however disputed that saying their representative had been misquoted and that interviews with locals were currently ongoing.
