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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, 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…

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…

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…

Carter Road Bridge will be closed for approximately four weeks to allow for essential water main replacement. UPDATED TIMELINE: Carter Road Bridge Closure Details Carter Road will be closed from just past the Bowen Children’s Centre (BCC) drop‑off area to…

Bowen Island Municipal Council has adopted a new Water Conservation Bylaw that strengthens the Municipality’s ability to protect and manage the community’s limited supply of municipally treated water during peak demand periods. The bylaw was shaped by resident feedback and…

Bowen Island Municipality is pleased to announce that a new ferry camera has been installed at the Bowen Island Community Centre, giving residents and visitors a simple and reliable way to check how full the ferry lineup is before they…

Audiovisual improvements for Council Meetings Bowen Island Municipality is upgrading the Council Chambers audiovisual system with supplemental funding from the SPARC BC Local Community Accessibility Grant. The project will improve sound, visual, and presentation technology to better support people with…

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Bowen Island Municipality continues working with the Ontario-based water treatment equipment supplier to address performance issues at the Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant. The Municipality has been actively pursuing improvements to the overall management of the Cove Bay water treatment…

The inaugural Bowen Island Municipality Accessibility Advisory Committee has diligently worked since November 2023 to complete this first Accessibility Action Plan. This marks an important milestone in our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and accessible community. Stay tuned for…