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This week in Undercurrent history

This week in Undercurrent history

20 years ago in The Undercurrent 15 years ago in The Undercurrent 10 years ago in The Undercurrent 5 years ago in The Undercurrent Maureen Sawasy Undercurrent Historian
Real action on ferry cuts

Real action on ferry cuts

Hats off to Andrew Pietrow! Here's a man that did something positive against BC Ferries proposed service cuts to our island.
A fond farewell to my business on Bowen

A fond farewell to my business on Bowen

Well, well, well. So, a Bowen rumour that has turned out to be true. After all this time, Bowen Island Sea Kayaking has been sold... game, set and match. And yes, I am out and Brent O'Malley is in. But more of that later.
Mr. Weston, Aquaculture is illogical

Mr. Weston, Aquaculture is illogical

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to MP John Weston's insightful and interesting letter in last week's Undercurrent. There were things in it I agree with and things I don't. Let's see what we can agree upon and go from there.
Let’s get our community priorities straight

Let’s get our community priorities straight

Dear Editor, As a relatively new Bowener (3 years), I haven't been a part of the planning for the new community centre, but I've heard the main components include a new municipal hall and a theatre.
This week in Undercurrent history

This week in Undercurrent history

20 years ago in the Undercurrent 15 years ago in the Undercurrent 10 years ago in the Undercurrent 5 years ago in the Undercurrent - Maureen Sawasy
A nice team effort

A nice team effort

Dear Editor, As a two-time Chamber of Commerce Booster of the Year recipient, I was particularly moved and impressed by the recent efforts of a number of individuals and local businesses for the manner in which they all got on board to support the St
International Women’s Day on this tiny island

International Women’s Day on this tiny island

When I looked on my calendar last week I noticed that Saturday, March 8th, is International Women's Day.
Editorial bias

Editorial bias

This issue of the Undercurrent has unintentionally morphed into the "ocean edition.
Resuming salmon aquaculture in BC

Resuming salmon aquaculture in BC

When first elected in 2008, it didn't take me long to understand the importance of fisheries in our riding. With several well-versed local volunteers, we formed the "Sea-to-Sky Fisheries Roundtable" to bolster my service to constituents on fisheries.