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Alex Kurial

Alex Kurial

Alex Kurial is editor at the Bowen Island Undercurrent. His background is primarily in sports and courts and he now covers a little bit of everything while navigating island life.

Alex was born in Vancouver and raised in Richmond. He received a History Major and Journalism Minor from the University of Victoria before entering the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University in Ottawa. Alex has previously worked at newspapers in Prince Rupert and Southwestern Ontario.

In his spare time Alex enjoys exploring new places, painting miniatures, playing cards and continuing the endless task of completing his state and provincial quarter collections. He also enjoys a good horror movie.

Story ideas and tips are always in Alex's wheelhouse and can be submitted to editor@bowenislandundercurrent.com. You can find Alex's work, along with his hot football takes, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akurial

Recent Work by Alex

Don’t Sweat It: No pressure fitness at Bowen studio

Don’t Sweat It: No pressure fitness at Bowen studio

Fitness instructor Natasha Currah aims to build relationships with intimate workout space at Sweat The Technique studio
Bowen mayor responds to weekend ferry cancellations: "It cannot become the new normal"

Bowen mayor responds to weekend ferry cancellations: "It cannot become the new normal"

A dozen ferry cancellations on Saturday left hundreds needing to change travel plans, a scenario Mayor Andrew Leonard says can't be repeated
Update: Unattended campfire likely caused Thursday morning fire at Bowen's Apodaca Park

Update: Unattended campfire likely caused Thursday morning fire at Bowen's Apodaca Park

Bowen Island firefighters responded to the park fire and managed to put out the flames
Talking With… Jackie Minns

Talking With… Jackie Minns

The all-island production of the Jane Martin play takes place at Collins Hall next month
Bowen Island - Horseshoe Bay sailings cancelled starting this afternoon

Bowen Island - Horseshoe Bay sailings cancelled starting this afternoon

All 12 BC Ferries sailings between Bowen Island and Horseshoe Bay from 3:30 pm onward are cancelled for Saturday. Passenger-only water taxis will be available
Bowen Island artist honoured with provincial Community Award

Bowen Island artist honoured with provincial Community Award

Simon Daniel James is a 2023 Community Award recipient for his positive impact on local artwork and guidance work with young students
Metro Vancouver closes land purchase at Cape Roger Curtis

Metro Vancouver closes land purchase at Cape Roger Curtis

Metro Vancouver is seeking to build a regional park on the 97-hectare space
New campsite at Bowen Island's Apodaca Park

New campsite at Bowen Island's Apodaca Park

The BC Parks campsite makes Bowen the newest overnight stop along the Sea to Sky Marine Trail
From Bowen With Love

From Bowen With Love

Suave start to sailing season for Bowen Island Yacht Club
Tunstall Bay residents want area traffic issues addressed

Tunstall Bay residents want area traffic issues addressed

Neighbourhood group says problems have been going on for a long time
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