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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 [email protected]. You can find Alex's work, along with his hot football takes, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/akurial

Recent Work by Alex

Bowen hires new Chief Administrative Officer

Bowen hires new Chief Administrative Officer

Sechelt's director of engineering will assume the top administrative role
Diverse range of Bowen Muni Community Grant recipients

Diverse range of Bowen Muni Community Grant recipients

Education, festivals, and families were areas of focus
Cougar spotted on Bowen Island

Cougar spotted on Bowen Island

There's many steps you can take to stay safe and avoid conflict with the animal
Bowen’s local water system committees to be replaced

Bowen’s local water system committees to be replaced

Council and staff will now oversee developments in the Island's Local Service Areas
Art in the Garden returns for Year Two

Art in the Garden returns for Year Two

Bowen Garden Club fundraiser supporting seniors housing project this year
Bowen eyes new model for local water systems

Bowen eyes new model for local water systems

Proposal would end Water System Local Advisory Committees
Island Pacific School ready for new head of school this fall

Island Pacific School ready for new head of school this fall

Brad Carter returns to his former school for a new chapter
Authenticity key for Indigenous Art Festival curator

Authenticity key for Indigenous Art Festival curator

Simon Daniel James searched for the artists of the Authentically Indigenous Festival
Bowen Island FC continues pursuit of "Soccer for All"

Bowen Island FC continues pursuit of "Soccer for All"

Wide range of playing options a focus for the soccer club
Passenger ferry servicing Downtown to Bowen & Sunshine Coast eyes 2026 launch date

Passenger ferry servicing Downtown to Bowen & Sunshine Coast eyes 2026 launch date

Goal is for sailings to be zero-emissions
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