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Municipal Park Rezoning
Seeking Public CommentMunicipal Park Rezoning Regular Council Meeting1:00 PM on Monday, May 25, 2026 Project Description Bowen Island Municipality seeks to amend these 20 parks to park zones that would restrict the uses to park-related uses. The amendment bylaw would…
We’re Hiring: Temporary Roads & Parks Crewperson
BIM has a vacancy for a temporary Roads & Parks Crewperson, backfilling a permanent employee on leave. The ideal candidate lives locally, has reliable transportation to and from work, and comes with strong working knowledge of construction skills, groundskeeping, and…
Community Input Drives Change to Reduce Congestion, Improve Travel for Bowen Island
Summary BC Ferries is adjusting the weekly Wednesday afternoon Dangerous Goods (DG) sailing schedule on the Horseshoe-Bay-Bowen Island route (Route 8), following engagement and overwhelmingly positive feedback with Bowen Island Municipality and the community. Effective June 3, 2026, the weekly…
Bowen Island Moves to Recover Costs of Supporting Ferry Operations
Bowen Island, B.C. – Bowen Island Municipal Council has given first reading to a proposed Ferry Impact Fee and Reserve Fund Bylaw – a first-of-its-kind measure in British Columbia – to recover municipal costs associated with services the Municipality provides…
Stage 2 Water Use Restrictions Begin May 1
Bowen Island Municipality will move directly to Stage 2 water use restrictions effective May 1, 2026, under the Municipality’s newly adopted Water Conservation Bylaw. Stage 2 restrictions will remain in place unless amended to a higher or lower stage based…
We’re Hiring: Water Meter Readers
BIM is currently seeking 2-3 Water Meter Readers to support the Department of Engineering and Public Works with water monitoring activities. This is a casual opportunity, with the expectation of approximately 21-40 hours of work per month on an as-needed…
Notice of a Closed Council meeting on April 27
NOTICE Of a Closed Council Meeting Monday, April 27 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 hereby…
Notice of a Closed Council meeting on April 20, 2026
NOTICE Of a Closed Council Meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 at approximately 2:30 PM, Municipal Offices, 580 Bowen Island Trunk Rd Exclusion of the Public pursuant to Section 90 of the Community Charter: Council hereby declares that the meeting to…
We’re Hiring: Manager of Infrastructure
BIM has a vacancy for a full-time, permanent Manager of Infrastructure. The right candidate for this position will have registered status as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers Geoscientists (BC), and relevant experience in a civil setting. We will continue…
Open Burning Season Ends April 15
Effective April 15, 2026, all Open Burning on Bowen Island is prohibited, except for campfires, when permitted by current fire conditions. This annual seasonal closure helps reduce the risk of wildfires as weather conditions become warmer and drier. What Is…
Notice of a Closed Council Meeting on April 13, 2026
NOTICE Of a Closed Council Meeting Monday, April 13, 2026 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…
Notice of a Closed Council meeting on April 1, 2026
NOTICE Of a Closed Council Meeting Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM, Virtual Meeting on Zoom Exclusion of the Public pursuant to Section 90 of the Community Charter: Council hereby declares that the meeting to be held at 3:00…