Opinion

Thanks to all those who came to encourage the actors of A Midsummer Night’s Dream last week; you were all lovely audiences and we’d like to take you home with us.

Community papers matter. In small communities and large, newspapers bring the photos, the stories and the research that unite readers in a shared reflection of who they are and of what matters.

As signifiers of historical claims to the right of possession, geographic place names have considerable symbolic importance.

Back in the ’80s when I was working on a feature for the Financial Times, I was covering how a corporation was changing the way the employees solved problems, felt safe taking risks and moved toward more effective personal communications strategies.

Dear Editor, What a year it has been! At the beginning of 2015, few, including myself, were familiar with Woodfibre LNG’s proposed facility for Howe Sound. A very different situation from where we are today.

To our fellow Bowen Islanders, Like you, we have been saddened by recent world events. We have watched as refugees have fled war-­torn countries, and as terrible acts have shaken a nation.

From the craft fair, to new construction, sports, health and wellness and giant hornets, we are all over the board this week.

Movember was a huge success! The Mowen Island Fire team raised over $20,000 for men’s health and came in second in the Great Canadian Fire challenge. I had such a great team to work with.

The 30th Annual Bowen Island Community School Association (CSA) Christmas Craft Fair was an unprecedented success!!! This island tradition is possible thanks to the volunteers, vendors, youth entrepreneurs, cake-makers, photo booth donors, performers

On Friday December 4th I arrived at the ticket booth at the Horseshoe Bay terminal at 9:18pm with my two children ages 11 and 13 after picking up my son from a grade 6 dance at the Glen Eagles Community Centre.