Open Letter: Municipal Response to Cougar PetitionFrom Andrew Leonard, Mayor of Bowen Island Bowen Island Municipality has received and reviewed the recent petition regarding the cougar that has been present on our island. I want to begin by affirming what…
Metro Vancouver requires Bowen Island users of indoor wood burning appliances to make a declaration that they’ll follow best burning practices on the island. Bowen Island is outside of Metro Vancouver’s Urban Containment Boundary, so islanders are not required to…
Sp’áḵw’us Gathering Stage is the official name of the stage shared by the Bowen Island Library and The Hearth Gallery, and is the name used to refer to this Municipally owned space here on Nex̱wlélex̱wm (Bowen Island). This name was…
Bowen Island Municipality has reviewed data from a recent water quality assessment of Grafton Lake, which revealed a range of contaminants in the water. The findings highlight the importance of protecting the watershed long term, and the need for immediate…
In a step to help protect biodiversity, Bowen Island Municipality has contributed over 145 hectares to Canada’s 30×30 commitment to conserve 30% of Canada’s lands and waters by the year 2030. After receiving Council support last year, BC Nature assessed…
As we approach the August long weekend, all residents in Bluewater Park and King Edward Bay are asked to follow Stage 4 water conservation guidelines, limiting water use to indoor needs only. Although the watermain upgrade in Bluewater Park is…
Seeking Public Comment BOV-2025-0090999 Mutiny Lane 11:30 AM on Thursday, August 7, 2025Board of Variance Meeting Project Description A Board of Variance application has been submitted for 999 Mutiny Lane (shown on figure) to reduce the minimum side setback from…
NOTICE Of a Closed Council Meeting Monday, July 28, 2025 at approximately 3:00 PM, or immediately following the Regular Council meetingMunicipal Offices, 580 Bowen Island Trunk Rd Exclusion of the Public pursuant to Section 90 of the Community Charter: Council…
RZ/OCP-2025-011334 Modular Homes at 1355 West Side Road Project Description An application has been received for 1355 Westside Road to amend the zoning and the Official Community Plan designation of the property to permit 34 modular homes on rented home…
Bluewater Park Water System Replacement Project: Final Stages July – August 2025 We are entering the final stages of the Bluewater Park Water System Replacement Project, withroadwork and paving scheduled to take place through July and August 2025. Paving Schedule…
In response to a strong endorsement from Vancouver Coastal Health and the Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant, which is now operational and delivering high-quality water, Bowen Island Municipality is proceeding with plans to initiate the Eagle Cliff – Cove Bay…
We’re pleased to share continued progress on the Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant, an essential infrastructure project aimed at providing cleaner, safer, and more reliable drinking water to the community. The plant is currently operating with one of its two…
