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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…

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…

Sp’áḵw’us Gathering Stage is the official name of the stage shared by the Bowen Island Library and The Hearth Gallery, and is the name used to refer to this Municipally owned space here on Nex̱wlélex̱wm (Bowen Island). This name was…

Bowen Island Municipality has reviewed data from a recent water quality assessment of Grafton Lake, which revealed a range of contaminants in the water. The findings highlight the importance of protecting the watershed long term, and the need for immediate…

In a step to help protect biodiversity, Bowen Island Municipality has contributed over 145 hectares to Canada’s 30×30 commitment to conserve 30% of Canada’s lands and waters by the year 2030. After receiving Council support last year, BC Nature assessed…

As we approach the August long weekend, all residents in Bluewater Park and King Edward Bay are asked to follow Stage 4 water conservation guidelines, limiting water use to indoor needs only. Although the watermain upgrade in Bluewater Park is…

Bluewater Park Water System Replacement Project: Final Stages July – August 2025 We are entering the final stages of the Bluewater Park Water System Replacement Project, withroadwork and paving scheduled to take place through July and August 2025. Paving Schedule…

In response to a strong endorsement from Vancouver Coastal Health and the Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant, which is now operational and delivering high-quality water, Bowen Island Municipality is proceeding with plans to initiate the Eagle Cliff – Cove Bay…

We’re pleased to share continued progress on the Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant, an essential infrastructure project aimed at providing cleaner, safer, and more reliable drinking water to the community. The plant is currently operating with one of its two…

Keith Campden, Emergency Radio Communications Team Keith has recently joined the Emergency Communications Team in a coordinator role to help maintain the emergency radio systems that will support Bowen Island by providing critical communications across the island and with the…

The 2024 Draft Annual Report for Bowen Island Municipality will be presented to Council at its Regular meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025. We invite you to review the draft Annual Report and to provide your comments and questions in…