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Bowen Islanders and their trees

Bowen Islanders and their trees

If it wasn’t clear to begin with, what’s come in focus in recent weeks is that Bowen Islanders love living in the woods.
The letters section

The letters section

LETTER: The information void is filling with our worst fears

LETTER: The information void is filling with our worst fears

Dear Editor, We are all reeling from the news that BC Timber Sales is intending to log over a quarter of the island.
LETTER: Bowen is nature's post-logging reclamation project

LETTER: Bowen is nature's post-logging reclamation project

Dear Editor, I have been coming to Bowen through my entire life, since babyhood. My family has had a cabin here since the 1950s, and my husband, children and I now have our own place in Bluewater.
LETTER: A thank you from Snug Cove House

LETTER: A thank you from Snug Cove House

Dear Editor, A big thanks to the many generous islanders who came to Norma’s Dock last Friday to enjoy the 4th Annual Snug Cove House Society BBQ.
LETTER: Finally! A public toilet at Pebbly Beach

LETTER: Finally! A public toilet at Pebbly Beach

Finally, finally municipal staff took notice of the health hazard at Pebbly Beach and placed a Port-A-Potty on public property for the summer.
LETTER: It’s summertime... and the ferry’s late

LETTER: It’s summertime... and the ferry’s late

Dear Editor, Our ferry from Horseshoe Bay is often late leaving Horseshoe Bay or leaving Snug Cove Bowen Island.
The Bay that lives again

The Bay that lives again

In the battered photo, my family is stepping into the future on the deck of The Georgic— the children in order from two to 17 years of age and then our parents. I’m second youngest.
LETTER: Heartfelt thanks from the Community Foundation

LETTER: Heartfelt thanks from the Community Foundation

Dear Editor, The Bowen Island Community Foundation is grateful to have been the recipient of recent donations made possible by events organized by fellow Bowen Islanders.
LETTER: Fracked was a blast! Thanks to all who came out

LETTER: Fracked was a blast! Thanks to all who came out

Dear Editor, We would like to thank the people on Bowen Island for coming out to the performances of the comedy ‘Fracked!’. It was a great experience for everyone involved.