Opinion

Continued from last week’s paper. At the end of last week’s story, Hans recalled one of the Russian refugees taking shelter at his parents farm who gave him a toy to celebrate Easter.

Twenty-two years ago, the Supreme Court of Canada told Sue Rodriguez, who had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) just a few years earlier, that she had no right to take her have a doctor’s assistance in taking her own life.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people for their contribution for the success of the Halloween Bash: The Critique bistro, The Village Baker, Bowen Sushi, Artisan Eats, Bowen golf, Wren and Movement Clothes, the Bowen Isla

Dear Editor, Bowen Islanders should be aware that municipal council is about to consider a proposal that would irrevocably change the character of the Snug Cove entrance to the island.

This week you’ll read about people who are pushing boundaries…from a freestyle skier, to a tile maker, to kids pushing their own skills to new levels in the film world.

Heading home after a long day at The Undercurrent office, I began noticing the type of arrow signs indicating film locations so ubiquitous around Vancouver. Smelling a story, I followed the string of film trucks heading south.

It has been more than 100 years since the newspaper headlines read “War Declared by All.” When World War One was declared there were street celebrations in many European cities.

Cartoonist Ron Woodall's take on this Sunday's Applefest in Davies Orchard.

I believe concerned citizens and town council are doing the right thing by deciding to clean up several issue in Deep Bay. I know about these problems first-hand because my partner and I live on Bowen and own a sailboat anchored there.

The only point missing from your excellent coverage of council’s unanimous approval to undertake the long-awaited clean-up of Mannion Bay was the unwavering support that our MP John Weston has given over the years to those tireless community members