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LETTER - In recognition of Dick Van Aelst

LETTER - In recognition of Dick Van Aelst

Dear Editor, As Chair of Tourism Bowen Island, I was very pleased with your writeup on the “Tourist Gazebo” in last week’s Undercurrent. Any mention of Tourism on Bowen pleases me.
A big thank you to our film fest sponsors, from outside45

A big thank you to our film fest sponsors, from outside45

Dear Editor, The grade 6/7 outside45 class at BICS would like to gratefully acknowledge our sponsors for the VIMFF Best of the Fest Tour film night on April 25 at BICS: Agnes and Dora clothing, Bowen Island Community Recreation, Bowen Island Sea Kaya
Brits

Brits

LETTER: Even more concerned citizens

LETTER: Even more concerned citizens

Dear Editor, After the English Bay oil spill and the port fire in Squamish, we Concerned Citizens of Bowen Island felt we had to be on the ground in the community.
LETTER: Green Party representation for West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast and Sea to Sky

LETTER: Green Party representation for West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast and Sea to Sky

Dear Editor, Nearly 40 Bowen Islanders attended the Green Party launch for Ken Melamed last Thursday at Gleneagles Golf Club. It signals a huge level of interest and support on our island for a positive change in our federal political landscape.
LETTER: Senior’s housing vs. the docks

LETTER: Senior’s housing vs. the docks

Dear Editor, While volunteering at a recent Bowen Legion work party it dawned on me that at least five of the regular “older” attendees at the Friday night dinners, who always sat at the “seniors’ table” (aka the Senate) no longer attend.
Too late, I’ve already voted YES

Too late, I’ve already voted YES

Dear Editor, I read with interest Bob Andrew’s contribution to the debate on the Translink vote [‘Vote No. Are We Naïve Or ????’ The Bulletin, April 8th, 2015]. I agree that TransLink has a lot of cultural problems which need to be addressed.
Thanks a million to Bowen businesses

Thanks a million to Bowen businesses

Dear Editor, We had an utterly super Easter weekend last week, thanks to business’s on Bowen. Baking supplies from the General Store (Cloud Nine gluten free flour, European Cultured unsalted butter...
The hope of Howe Sound: Part 3

The hope of Howe Sound: Part 3

In earlier columns, we looked at the remarkable recovery of our fjord inlet and how this is now being threatened by provincial ambitions for re-industrialization.
Seagulls

Seagulls