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Travel notes from islanders’ journeys (part 3)

Travel notes from islanders’ journeys (part 3)

James Tuer revisits Guatemala
The illustrious history of the Bow-mart

The illustrious history of the Bow-mart

The Bow-Mart began as a small summer cottage on Government Road. Dave Moon bought it in 1957, did extensive renovations and opened Moon’s Café. There was a 10-foot fluorescent moon mounted on the roof. It was visible from the ferry.
The mystery by the creek: Solved!

The mystery by the creek: Solved!

On a nearly sunny January afternoon, a group of Wild Art kids and I stumbled upon something we’d never seen before: About 20 little round, calciferous half-spheres, deposited a few metres away from Killarney Creek.
A Bowen house that beats the weather and hydro bills

A Bowen house that beats the weather and hydro bills

Walking from the icy Bolton Road driveway to the newly built home belonging to Andrew Brownsword, Andrea Stevenson and their daughter Maryanne, you will pass by a rustic little cabin that served as the family’s home while the new place was under cons
Truly amazing days: an adventure update

Truly amazing days: an adventure update

Teachers Bronwyn Churcher and Christian MacInnes take on Japan, New Zealand
“Gratitude is my prayer” Patti DeSante

“Gratitude is my prayer” Patti DeSante

If you sit down and ask Patti DeSante what she’s been up to for the past seven years, be prepared for a long story.
Building community with wild food

Building community with wild food

The unusual topic of conversation last Saturday - when 26 Bowen Islanders spent the day foraging, cooking, and eating it - was seaweed. Yep, that’s right: seaweed.

Fall Immune Boosting Tip – by Dr. Alea Bell, Naturopathic Doctor

Cold and flu season is upon us. Natural remedies can be incredibly safe, effective, affordable and without side effects. Here is one of my favorite home remedies to use for preventing or lessening the duration and intensity of your cold or flu.
Teen chef Hudson Stiver cooks with love, passion

Teen chef Hudson Stiver cooks with love, passion

Meet 13 year-old Hudson Stiver. He is in grade 9 at Island Pacific School and LOVES to cook. Hudson will be appearing on Chopped Canada on Sunday November 6.
Help your kid be ontime and prepared

Help your kid be ontime and prepared

BICS hosts “Executive Functioning” workshop for parents