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Mayor Andrew Leonard joined Vancouver City Councillor Rebecca Bligh and Park Board commissioners Brennan Bastyovanszky and Laura Christensen at a special announcement to reveal plans for a new, regular electric passenger ferry service connecting Bowen Island, downtown Vancouver, and Gibsons.…

The new courtyard behind the community centre is taking shape beautifully! The pavers are now in place, and hard landscaping around the courtyard is ongoing, transforming the space into a welcoming extension of the centre. Located just below the bluff…

The Community Centre is nearing completion, with progress both inside and outside. Last Friday, the Integrated Life Safety demonstration was wrapped up, and reports are expected this week. The majority of paving has been completed; due to the cold weather,…

How to tell if a phone call from the municipality is legit? Scammers impersonate individuals, businesses and organizations to get access to your personal information or to get money from you. BIM is aware of a scam where a caller…

Progress on the Community Centre is coming along, slowly but surely! Paving of the front of the driveway was recently completed, and occupancy inspections are ongoing. We anticipate that we will be able to move in sometime in February, but…

Six members of Bowen Island Fire Rescue (BIFR) are participating in this year’s Climb the Wall Fundraiser, raising funds for the BC Lung Foundation. They will be climbing the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, March 2nd , to the 48th floor,…

After a storm you may lose power and should be prepared to be without power from three days to two weeks. Are you ready? Make a plan Prepared BC’s Severe Winter Weather and Storm Preparedness Guide is an excellent resource.…

How to tell if an email from the municipality is legit? Scammers impersonate individuals, businesses and organizations to get access to your personal information or to get money from you. How to protect yourself from spam email: How to recognize…

It’s time to renew your business licence for the 2025 calendar year. Please pay for your renewal by January 31, 2025. Business Licence Payment Options E-transfer Mail In-Person After hours drop box Online Payment Questions? Call 604-947-4255 ext 236 or…

Dec 27 – Jan 8 @ BIRD BIRD is again offering Christmas tree chipping. Drop off your clean tree in the bin provided. Absolutely no artificial trees, ornaments, windfall, wreaths, holly or garden debris can be accepted. The chipping is…

Emergency Support Services Volunteer: Nicolette Eus My husband and I moved to Bowen Island from downtown Vancouver in early 2020, right at the beginning of Covid. That first winter was a tough transition, and yet, I really found I was…

Thursday, December 19, 20247:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 810 4447 4695Passcode: 156498 Learn more about cougar behaviour and safety around cougars during this online Q&A by a wildlife expert from WildSafeBC.Have your questions answered in the…