Opinion

To the editor: A boat tour of Mannion Bay was in order last Thursday to take photographs of some of our most recently abandoned derelicts, which as fate would have it was PURRfect timing.

How much productive land would it take to feed Bowen Island’s population of 3,600?

Thank you!

Who knew? Forest bathing doesn’t involve nudity. It’s actually got nothing to do with washing dirty feet, exfoliation or hygiene in general. Doesn’t even involve water. And we Bowen Islanders do it all the time.

To the editor: It's been a busy and exciting year for the Bowen Island Trail Society (BITS). I wanted to share a bit more about BITS' first year and future BITS happenings with you and the community of Bowen.

To the editor: Last week Chantal Eustace wrote about what it means to be a Bowen Islander. I have been here since January 9, 1989. Coming home to Bowen, moving out of time, finding peace and beauty, in this sacred shrine.

As a longtime islander and renter I have witnessed firsthand the impacts of lack of rental housing in our community. Over the years there has been a distinct shift from the previously challenging rental market.

Restrictions on short-term vacation rentals are becoming more common in municipalities across B.C.

Leaked emails about environment minister's dinner with "his Bowen Island buddies" prompt even more emails about how to prevent

One of the first things I did when I got to Bowen Island? I picked up a copy of this paper.Inside were stories about a community, from updates on local events to news and culture — and a whole lot of inbetween.