As part of a growing provincial initiative, Bowen Island Municipality is now a participating community on the Building Permit Hub, British Columbia’s new, centralized platform for faster, easier permit applications. The Building Permit Hub is a user-friendly digital system that…
Bowen Island leads call for urgent action on ferry service: letter to BC Ferries CEO to be delivered at UBCM Community leaders urge immediate, formal consultation framework and concrete steps to address system-wide reliability and congestion Bowen Island, B.C. — Bowen…
Cougars are most active from dusk until dawn. The days are getting shorter and the kids are back in school: consider these tips for keeping them safe. How to avoid a conflict with wildlife as we head back to school:…
Mayor Andrew Leonard introduced a motion at the September 8th Council meeting to address the growing challenges caused by BC Ferries operations in Snug Cove. While the motion will be formally debated at the next regular council meeting on October…
Your input on the Islands Trust draft Policy Statement matters! The Islands Trust is updating its Policy Statement, a document that sets out the Islands Trust Council’s principles and its policy framework for planning and land use management within the…
Location: 1247 – 1301 Oceanview RdDates: Tuesday, September 9 to Friday, September 12, 2025Times: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm A certified arborist has completed a detailed assessment of trees along the watermain on upper Oceanview Rd. Crews will be trimming,…
The Auxiliary Recreation Services Leader plays a vital role in delivering high-quality programming and events for our community. The primary responsibilities include leading engaging Pro-D Day Camps and other programs for children, supporting special events, and assisting with other recreational…
Bowen Island Council will review a zoning application for a Seymour Bay Landing development at an upcoming public meeting. Committee of the Whole meeting1:00 PM on Monday, September 15Conference Room at the Community Centre(livestream viewing in the Bowen Theatre) The…
A new Vault Toilet has been installed at Grafton Lake! Got questions? Read on. Where is the Vault Toilet? The vault toilet is conveniently located at the parking lot on Grafton Rd. What is a Vault Toilet? All of our…
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…
