Year 2021

On-island composting is coming to Bowen

News ReleaseDecember 10, 2021 BOWEN ISLAND – Bowen Island Municipality is thrilled to announce that an application for funding of an on-island composting facility has been approved through the Clean BC Organics Infrastructure and Collections Program. A grant of $1.02…

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DVP-2021-2043 – 1673 Evergreen Lane

SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENTfor DVP-2021-0243 (1673 Evergreen Lane) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Development Variance Permit application has been submitted for 1673 Evergreen Lane (shown on map) to reassign side and rear lot line setbacks. The proposed variance would assign the western property…

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Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound has become Canada’s 19th UNESCO Biosphere Region

September 15, 2021News Release New Atl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region a Centrepiece for Conservation and Sustainable Development The community-managed Biosphere Region—home to ancient glass sponge reefs and two million-year-old volcanoes—champions local solutions to global environmental challenges.   Squamish, BC (Skwxwu7mesh…

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BIM hires Chief Financial Officer

News ReleaseAugust 18, 2021 BOWEN ISLAND – Bowen Island Municipality is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Chief Financial Officer, Sheila McCutcheon. Sheila brings extensive experience from both the public and private sectors, specializing in local government finances…

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DVP-20210045 – 974 Windjammer

SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENTfor DVP-2021-0045 (974 Windjammer) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Development Variance Permit application has been submitted for 974 Windjammer (shown on plan below) to reduce the required setback to the rear property line and the required setback to the sea.…

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650 Carter Rd – BOV20210173

Seeking Public Comment for BOV-20210173 (650 Carter Rd) Board of Variance Meeting via Zoom 9:30 AM ON TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Board of Variance application has been submitted for 650 Carter Rd (shown on figure) to reduce…

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