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Seizing an Alternative

Seizing an Alternative

There I was in Claremont, California – philosophers to the right of me, scientists to the left – attending Seizing an Alternative: Toward an Ecological Civilization. The conference was the brain -child of John Cobb Jr.
LETTER: Aaron’s Run

LETTER: Aaron’s Run

Dear Editor, The organizers of Aaron’s Run would like to thank Bowen for all the support that made Sunday’s run a success.
From the Premier's office

From the Premier's office

LETTER: A perfect goodbye to Bowen

LETTER: A perfect goodbye to Bowen

Dear Editor, When my wife, Georgeanna and I moved to Bowen 20 years ago this spring, among the many things that first impressed us is the community spirit and the deep friendships that can be forged here - two decades later as we end our life here un
LETTER: Ferry vouchers from the Community Foundation

LETTER: Ferry vouchers from the Community Foundation

Dear Editor, Back in May, the day when the summer ferry schedule came in to force, the BCF staff at HSB were still cutting off tickets for foot passengers according to the old schedule (and thus 10 minutes early!) Since I was there when it happened,
LETTER: The OCP... bringing us together?

LETTER: The OCP... bringing us together?

Dear Editor, John Sbragia (June 5) believes that the implementation of the OCP would “avoid polarization” within the Bowen community. In this, he appears to be supported by Dave Witty (June 12). I disagree with Messrs Sbragia and Witty.
This week in Undercurrent history

This week in Undercurrent history

25 years ago in the Undercurrent Laura Cochrane uncovered a 30 year old Vancouver Sun article written by Mac Reynolds which bemoaned the downfall of the great resort island of Bowen. Gone were the days of Black Ball’s Bainbridge ferry being full.
More on the docks, and Bowen Island’s Official Community Plan (OCP)of 2009

More on the docks, and Bowen Island’s Official Community Plan (OCP)of 2009

Dear Editor, I am compelled to write one last time to the Undercurrent to provide a professional planner’s perspective on the docks at Cape Roger.
Meet Martha

Meet Martha

The two most common questions people ask me these days are: 1. Do you know the gender of your baby yet? 2. Have you found anyone to replace you as editor of The Undercurrent ? To the first question, the answer is no. I’m willing to wait.
Thank you, thank you, thank you...

Thank you, thank you, thank you...

Dear Editor Bowen Children’s Centre would like to thank everyone who supported our Annual Clothing Sale on May 9. Whether you donated items, helped sort clothing, volunteered on the big day or simply shopped ’til you dropped...