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Reasons for remembering the cost of freedom

Reasons for remembering the cost of freedom

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.
Ron Woodall: Bowen Island Applefest

Ron Woodall: Bowen Island Applefest

Cartoonist Ron Woodall's take on this Sunday's Applefest in Davies Orchard.
Don't tar all Mannion Bay boats with same brush

Don't tar all Mannion Bay boats with same brush

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.
John Weston played pivotal role in Mannion Bay resolution

John Weston played pivotal role in Mannion Bay resolution

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
Friends of Mannion Bay praise BIM council

Friends of Mannion Bay praise BIM council

Dear Mayor and Council: On behalf of the Friends of Mannion Bay, similar like-minded members of the community and tourists, I thank you for your unanimous support at Tuesday’s council meeting , by way of the resolution approving Bonny Brokenshire’s 5
Bob Turner: Why I am voting strategically in federal election

Bob Turner: Why I am voting strategically in federal election

I believe that this federal election is the most important in my lifetime.
BC Ferries captain explains cancellation of sailing

BC Ferries captain explains cancellation of sailing

In regards to the sailing that was cancelled on Saturday, September 26, I would like to provide a few details. The Queen of Capilano was running late due to busy traffic compounded by the paving project in the traffic staging area.
Ron Woodall's response to the fixed-link study

Ron Woodall's response to the fixed-link study

Here's the story that gave birth to this week's editorial cartoon by Ron Woodall: Fixed-link study puts 'everything on the table' including Bowen bridge .
The science of LNG risk assessment

The science of LNG risk assessment

Wade Davis and Thomas Rafael, who live on Bowen Island, untangle the science behind Woodfibre LNG's proposal for the Howe Sound
Firefighters & restaurants: working hard on our behalf

Firefighters & restaurants: working hard on our behalf

As the warm days and evenings fade into memory, I am grateful for two groups of our fellow islanders for their sacrifice and caring this summer. One, our restaurateurs.