Janet BIM

Janet BIM

Parking Safety Concerns

Mount Gardner Road Due to public safety concerns, BIM and the RCMP are asking drivers not to park on the south side of Mt. Gardner Rd (opposite the school) or in the School Bus Only parking area, as illustrated, at…

Parking Standards Bylaw

Affordable Housing Parking Standards Bylaw Regular Council MeetingMonday, October 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm Council will be considering First Reading of Amendment Bylaw No. 670, 2024 at its Regular Council Meeting held at 1:00 pm on Monday October 28, 2024.…

Library Board Members

Request for Volunteer Library Board Members Bowen Island Municipality and Bowen Island Public Library are seeking applications from Bowen Island residents interested in joining the Bowen Island Public Library Board. We are seeking applications from members of the public with…

Yellow Flag Iris Treatment

Staff were visited by this tiny Pacific tree frog (Pseudacris regilla) while completing yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus) treatments in Bowen Brook. We are working to hard to prevent the spread of this invasive plant into Grafton Lake where it…

Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2025-2027

Pursuant to Section 224 of the Community Charter, Bowen Island Municipal Council intends to adopt a bylaw exempting from property taxation for three years (2025-2027) the lands and improvements or both that are owned or held by charitable, philanthropic or…

Golf Course Loop Trail Closure

October 7, 2024 – November 15, 2024 BIM is replacing two bridges on the Golf Course Loop Trail. The trail will be closed during maintenance from Oct 7 to November 15. Thank you for your patience. Questions? Contact Carla Skuce,…

Residential Indoor Wood Burning

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…

2024 UBCM Highlights

BIM Mayor, Council and CAO are attending the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention (UBCM) this week. They’re attending daily workshops and events, and meeting with Ministers and ministerial staff to discuss issues pertinent to Bowen Island. BIM Mayor and…

BIRD closed for paving

Hold onto your recycling! Public Works will be paving the yard areas of the Recycling Depot. This means that BIRD will be closed reopening on Thursday, October 3 at 9am. Garbage and organic waste will be picked up as usual.…

We’re hiring a Playcare Assistant

BIM has a vacancy for a casual part-time Playcare Assistant, supporting one of Bowen’s longest-running and most beloved child-minding programs. This job-share position is approximately 8 hours per week, with additional shifts available from time to time. Read the full…