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Janet BIM

Artist Call for digital art

OpportunityThe Bowen Island Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is excited to announce an open call public art opportunity for the new Community Centre. The opportunity is to provide a graphic design/artwork to be applied onto selected doorway and window glass…

Business Licence Renewal

Business Licence renewal notices have been sent out this week. If you don’t receive your by January 15, please contact us. All renewal payments are due by January 31, 2024. Questions? Please contact Maureen Sawasy, Business Licence Inspector, by email…

Community Centre News December 2023

Throughout December, Islanders look forward to seasonal festivities such as performances, choir concerts, solstice celebrations and community gatherings. Many of these cherished activities will have a new home next year in the Community Centre, along with the return of a…

Spotlight: Rob Pineau

Rob has been a volunteer with the “Emergency Support Services” (ESS) Team on Bowen for the past 2 years and recently expanded his involvement to become part of the Emergency Communications Team (ECT). The role of the ECT is to…

2024 BC Building Code

The BC Codes 2024 will come into effect on March 8, 2024, and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date. Buildings with permits in place under the BC Codes 2018 will generally not be affected by the new…

Tax Sale Notice

Please be advised that Bowen Island Municipality by public auction sold a property on September 25, 2023 for which Carl Martin Gilbert is the registered owner.  The Collector for the Municipality has been unable to locate Carl Martin Gilbert, and…

DVP 2023 0244 for 211 Highland Trail

Seeking Public Comment DVP-2023-0244211 Highland Trail 1:00 pm on Monday, January 22, 2024Regular Council Meeting Project Description A Development Variance Permit application has been submitted for 211 Highland Trail (shown on map) to legalize several non-conforming accessory buildings. The applicants…

TUP-02-2019 Renewal for 1034 Miller Rd

Seeking Public Comment TUP-02-2019 RENEWAL1034 Miller Road Monday, December 11, 2023Regular Council Meeting Project Description A Temporary Use Permit renewal application has been submitted for 1034 Miller Road (shown on map) to allow for office use. The existing insurance offices…

Community Centre Update November 2023

“Bowen Rec is looking forward to moving into the Community Centre, with plenty of room to create new, diverse and creative programming.” says Sasha Buchanan, Community Recreation Programmer. As the days darken and the rains set in, islanders are preparing…