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What’s a Bowen Moment?

What’s a Bowen Moment?

Maybe I should have explained it earlier, but it seemed like stating the obvious - a Bowen moment is one that you remember when you’ve missed the ferry by five minutes, and have to wait an hour in Horseshoe Bay with screaming kids in the back.
LETTER: On Site C and colonial rule

LETTER: On Site C and colonial rule

Dear Editor, I argued last week there would be a silver lining if the Site C dam were to be approved. I made that statement in the hope the project was to be canceled.
Thank you for...

Thank you for...

LETTER: Bewildered by Bowen Court

LETTER: Bewildered by Bowen Court

Dear Editor, Prior to moving to Bowen Island over 20 years ago I lived in a housing co-op in Vancouver for many years. As such, I participated on committees and the board.
Heritage versus Property Rights

Heritage versus Property Rights

Heritage is the continued representation of historical events, objects and locales to which memories are attached, venerated customs and traditions, the accumulation of wisdom, in short : CULTURE.
Bowen-made gingerbread house showcased on Grouse Mountain

Bowen-made gingerbread house showcased on Grouse Mountain

Bowen Island treat-makers Burle Konopa and Jessica Skett have been wowing islanders with the beauty of their cakes and cookies ever since they launched The Sweet Stand several years ago, but their work is currently on display for a much wider audienc
LETTER: Questioning Metro Vancouver’s “investment” in Davies Orchard

LETTER: Questioning Metro Vancouver’s “investment” in Davies Orchard

Dear Editor, With all the respect we have for Gordon Ganong, we strongly disagree with his view, as stated in last week’s Undercurren t, of the Metro Vancouver Board’s decision regarding the Davies Orchard cottages.
Spawning in December

Spawning in December

LETTER: Who wins if the BC government says “yes” to Site C?

LETTER: Who wins if the BC government says “yes” to Site C?

Dear Editor, As a local BC Green Party campaigner, I see the incredible benefits for BC Greens, if the NDP Government decides to move ahead with the Site C dam.
Jólabókaflóð

Jólabókaflóð

I am not quite sure how to pronounce the above word but, it’s translation is “Yule Book Flood.” This is an Icelandic tradition whereby family members give one another books on Christmas Eve, then curl-up and read for the rest of the night.