2023 UBCM Highlights
A summary of meetings from the 2023 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference held September 18-23, 2023 in Vancouver, BC. Read the 2023 UBCM Highlights.
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Permissive Tax Exemption Notice: 2024-2027
Pursuant to Section 224 of the Community Charter, Bowen Island Municipal Council intends to adopt a bylaw exempting from property taxation for up to 4 years (2024-2027) the lands and improvements or both that are owned or held by charitable,…
Community Centre Project update October 2023
Dreams coming true As the building progresses, representatives of user groups are seeing themselves in the new community facility. The excitement was palpable as the Playcare staff checked out the smaller multi-purpose room and exclaimed over how much natural light…
Snug Cove Terminal Project
BC Ferries is looking for feedback on upcoming service disruptions during the Snug Cove berth and marine structures upgrade. Most of the construction will happen at night, however, some aspects require a longer timeline because of the complexity of the…
Spotlight: ESS Director
Carolyn McDonald, Emergency Support Services (ESS) Director Carolyn started volunteering with ESS more than 20 years ago when Reidun Van Kervel was Director. Back then, ESS recruited volunteers to fill specific roles and Carolyn was tasked with operating Pet and…
Notice of 2023 Tax Sale
Pursuant to section 645 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction to be held at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers at Bowen Island Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island,…
Special Council Meeting on September 15
Coming up at the Special Council meeting on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 4:30 pm ✅ Metro Vancouver contractors in Davies Heritage Orchard This will be an online meeting, streamed live on YouTube. You can view on your personal device…
Wildfire at Cape Roger Curtis
Update 230905 15:45 Fire crews have worked tirelessly to contain the fire. They will continue mopping up and monitoring the area for several hours. Thank you to our firefighters for the incredible work they do. Our firefighters are on the…
Funding for Eagle Cliff – Cove Bay water system connection announced
Bowen Island, British Columbia, August 3, 2023 — Today Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, the Honourable Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and His Worship Andrew Leonard, Mayor of Bowen Island, announced a…
2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
The 2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the seven Municipal Water Systems has now been reviewed by Vancouver Coastal Health and published on the Bowen Island Municipality’s website. Bowen Island Municipality is committed to serving the needs of our community while…
EOI Blue Cottage
Bowen Island Municipality is considering Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible community organizations for use of a portion of the Blue Cottage space located at 431 Cardena Rd. The space is approximately 30m2, has a dedicated access door from the…
Carl Martin Gilbert
Urgently seeking info regarding the whereabouts of: Carl Martin Gilbert Please contact Bowen Island Municipality 604-947-4255 ext 8 if you have information or know how they can be reached. Thank you,Kristen Watson, Collectorkwatson@bimbc.ca