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Why B.C. needs another election. Now.

Why B.C. needs another election. Now.

Once an NDP government elects a speaker, there will be 43 MLAs on each side of the House. It’s an untenable situation, says former attorney general Geoffrey Plant
LETTER: Kayaks and tourism

LETTER: Kayaks and tourism

To the Editor: The article in on the kayak shop on the pier (Bowen Island Sea Kayaking) in the June 16 issue of The Undercurrent mentioned how popular the kayaks are with tourists from around the world.
It is time for a cultural upgrade!

It is time for a cultural upgrade!

The current crisis of addiction, depression and anxiety should not to be blamed only on people’s lifestyle, genetics or ‘disorders’. These are symptoms of profound disconnection that human beings are experiencing all over the world.
For speed demons

For speed demons

The 29th Annual Martin-Marine Round Bowen race

The 29th Annual Martin-Marine Round Bowen race

Dear Editor, The Bowen Island Yacht Club (BIYC) held it’s 29th Annual Round Bowen Race on Saturday, June 10th with over 120 sailboats entered.
LETTER: Here’s why we should save ALL the Orchard Cottages

LETTER: Here’s why we should save ALL the Orchard Cottages

Dear Editor, On April 26, 2017, the Metro Parks Committee, at a meeting held on Bowen, received a staff report recommending two options for the future of the Union Steamship resort-era cottages in Davies Orchard.
LETTER: Hold on to the cottages

LETTER: Hold on to the cottages

Dear Editor, The surviving cottages in Davies Orchard, however timeworn and humble should not be evaluated for their restorability or utility alone.
LETTER: Book Launch Gratitude

LETTER: Book Launch Gratitude

Dear Editor, I would like to thank those who made my book launch such a stunning success. Paul Hooson, my go-to- guy, handled everything with such grace, love and aplomb.
Islanders coming and going

Islanders coming and going

LETTER: Enough already with Wild West-style democracy

LETTER: Enough already with Wild West-style democracy

Dear Editor, The Bowen-based NDP candidate in the recent provincial election, Michelle Livaja, speaks for the great majority of B.C.