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Tackling climate change one bubble bath at a time

Tackling climate change one bubble bath at a time

My kid’s shampoo claims to be carbon neutral. I might be wrong, but such a claim makes me think every claim on the bottle is bunk, and that I should’ve just bought the cheap stuff.
Community hall

Community hall

Ron is still in Mexico so we’ve decided to rerun some of those golden oldies There is a cult-like belief that a fine community hall and performing hall will someday appear. Close Encounters of the Third Kind, said Ron. That’s exactly what happened.
Ron is in Mexico so we've decided to rerun some of those golden oldies

Ron is in Mexico so we've decided to rerun some of those golden oldies

This was Ron's first Undercurrent cartoon in 2007. With rumours of Dog Days being uncertain for this year, he thinks the idea of Cat Days once again seems amusing.
Mid-winter Bowen Dream

Mid-winter Bowen Dream

LETTER: Another perspective on Woodfibre’s promises

LETTER: Another perspective on Woodfibre’s promises

Dear Editor, Woodfibre LNG has spoken, but again it seems to be seriously out of touch with reality.
LETTER: Council proceeds on ‘shaky ground

LETTER: Council proceeds on ‘shaky ground

Dear Editor, Council’s decision on Monday night to give further readings to Bylaws #422/425 is unfortunate on a number of fronts. 1. I disagree with consent agendas except for truly ‘housekeeping’ items.
‘Smart Growth’ fights climate change

‘Smart Growth’ fights climate change

Ask the nearest Bowen Islander what our municipality should be doing to tackle climate change and odds are good he or she will come back at you with a shrug.
In 2017, make commitments that count

In 2017, make commitments that count

Sustainability. Has the word lost its meaning? And if it has, does it even matter? If our species continues on a path of business as usual, our planet is not going to be a very comfortable place to live. Yes, this is old news.
LETTER: One hundred jobs also makes a big difference

LETTER: One hundred jobs also makes a big difference

Dear Editor, At Woodfibre LNG Limited, we would have to agree with the title of Mr. van Walraven’s latest letter (“Fifteen years makes a big difference,” Dec. 16,2016).
LETTER: The Festival of Trees, made possible by all of you

LETTER: The Festival of Trees, made possible by all of you

Dear Editor, Bowen Island Family Place would like to thank our community sponsors for generously donating their time and/or resources to make the 2016 Festival of Trees possible: Belterra; Bowen Building Centre; Bowen Children’s Centre; Bowen Freight