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The dream board

The dream board

In my house, if you want to pitch an idea about something but are unsure about how it will be recieved or if it the idea seems to crazy to truly make happen but you’ve just got to put it out there, here’s what you say: Now, don’t shoot me down, this
Spiritual hospitality

Spiritual hospitality

At 5 p.m. every day, the bell on Cates Hill is sounded, calling those gathered at Rivendell to prayer. I hear the bell in my home, and it acts as a reminder to return to myself for a moment, to become aware of what I am doing and why.
A School Within A Park

A School Within A Park

Our Bowen Island Elementary School is a community school and many events, along with classroom learning, are conducted within its hallowed walls.
One happy tourist

One happy tourist

Dear Editor, Last week I had the opportunity to go along with my husband and his crew to Bowen Island for a mini-holiday while they set up a modular home for Eagle Homes.
BILSA

BILSA

Peter Smith Legacy for S.K.Y

Peter Smith Legacy for S.K.Y

Dear Editor, The family of long time Bowen resident Peter Smith have donated his almost new exercise bike to S.K.Y members and Bowen Court residents. The bike will be housed in the Hall Activity Room.
Helping hands

Helping hands

Dear Editor, I would like to extend a big thank you to all of the hard working volunteers who supported the 4th Annual Dive Against Debris in Mannion Bay: all the divers, boaters, and the lone kayaker, as well as the numerous shore hands who worked t
Mayor's message

Mayor's message

Dear Friends: With the municipal election process only days away, there has been speculation as to whether I will run for re-election as your Mayor.
The Minister of Transportation insults us all

The Minister of Transportation insults us all

Bowen Islander Chris Corrigan wrote the following letter to the provincial Minister of Transportation, Todd Stone. He also published the letter on his blog, Bowen Island Journal. Dear Mr. Stone.
This week in Undercurrent history

This week in Undercurrent history

25 years ago in the Undercurrent In her column ‘Island News’ Laura Cochrane professed, “Whenever I read or hear about complaints regarding the development of Bowen Island and the criticism directed at so-called “developers,” I can but shake my head.