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Krohn family reflects on their five years on Bowen Island

Krohn family reflects on their five years on Bowen Island

Our first morning on Bowen in August 2010 was sunny. We stumbled out of bed and drifted jet-lagged down to the Cove, colliding with the bewildering procession of Bowfest.
What it means to be Citizen of the Year

What it means to be Citizen of the Year

“The person who gets the award is really a symbol, and that person represents all those people that contribute.”
Take a bow, Bowen: Spear sisters

Take a bow, Bowen: Spear sisters

Twin filmmakers thank all the Bowen Islanders who helped them make the award-winning The Mary Alice Brandon File
Deer's death highlights need for leash bylaw

Deer's death highlights need for leash bylaw

Deer euthanized after running out on road and being hit by ambulance
What’s the science on the ecological impact of Cape Roger Curtis docks?

What’s the science on the ecological impact of Cape Roger Curtis docks?

Our family recently walked along the Cape Roger Curtis shore, ending up at the beach at the end of Roger Curtis Lane.
A more nuanced approach to referenda called for

A more nuanced approach to referenda called for

Bud Long makes an intriguing suggestion about taking OCP drafts to a non-binding referendum. I too am a supporter of more openness and democratic engagement in the design of our public policy documents and so I’d like to build on his suggestion.
Who will lead the community hall battle now?

Who will lead the community hall battle now?

Kudos to Paul Hooson for how long he tried to make it happen
Thank you, Paul Hooson

Thank you, Paul Hooson

It was in November 1987 that 18 Bowen Islanders met in the foyer of the BICS gym to discuss, what ways and means could be found to build a multi-purpose community hall.
The library

The library

LETTER: When delays cost lives

LETTER: When delays cost lives

Dear Editor, Once again I hear the sirens and say a prayer that they’ll get there in time and the person will be ok-or that it’s just a baby being born a little early… and once again I promise myself that I will write THIS letter to everyone that may