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LETTER: We’ve taken off despite the weather...

LETTER: We’ve taken off despite the weather...

Dear Editor, It may not have been the warmest summer to date, but on those gorgeous sunny days, most Bowen residents will have noticed the presence of a handful of cherry-red and white, retro-styled scooters on the road, rented from our new business:
LETTER: Many thanks to the Caring Circle

LETTER: Many thanks to the Caring Circle

Dear Editor, Most people are referred to me because they are in distress. However, the majority, especially older folk, also have physical problems which are treated by their family physicians.
Modern art in Snug Cove

Modern art in Snug Cove

LETTER - Islanders bring MP up to date with safety information

LETTER - Islanders bring MP up to date with safety information

Dear Editor, Thank you for the great coverage in last week’s paper about Bowen’s visit by our local Member of Parliament, Pam Goldsmith-Jones. As mentioned in the article, I presented our conclusive findings in the form of a letter sent to Mr.
LETTER - Civic pride? Not in Mannion Bay.

LETTER - Civic pride? Not in Mannion Bay.

Dear Editor It was nice to see many areas and specific initiatives were reviewed by the Communities in Bloom (CIB) committee as part of the judging process that will give Bowen a provincial rating from “one to five”.
Writer welcomes council’s approval of beach-use bylaw

Writer welcomes council’s approval of beach-use bylaw

Dear editor, I have spent more than 10 years, along with a number of fellow Friends of Mannion Bay members, helping to clean up Mannion Bay by resolving the boat problem – thereby returning respectability to the area and its beaches so that everyone
‘You’ll be much happier here if you have a sense of humour’

‘You’ll be much happier here if you have a sense of humour’

Dear Editor, The task: to create a brand to appeal to visitors, businesses and residents who will appreciate and cherish the qualities that make Bowen Island the place we love – qualities like living in nature, the quiet, the dark, community, creativ
Bowen in bloom

Bowen in bloom

Bowen has really come into bloom this summer, you may have noticed. Volunteers have stepped in to spruce up the island in preparation for a special visit this week.
Letter writer questions tagline’s staying power

Letter writer questions tagline’s staying power

I’ve watched the discussion over the Bowen Island branding unfold over the last few days and I have to say it has inspired me, challenged me in good ways, and leaves me once again grateful to be part of this amazing island.
LETTER: Let people know you are a ‘yoga-slug’ before they get here

LETTER: Let people know you are a ‘yoga-slug’ before they get here

Dear Editor: We moved here half a year ago. I’ve been following the rebranding process for well over a year – from overseas – in the Undercurrent, the muni newsletters, etc.