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BOWEN ISLAND – Bowen Island Municipality acknowledges and shares the community’s frustration regarding ongoing construction delays, particularly the unfinished siding and lack of roof on the Community Centre building. We wish to assure the community that we have been in…

Volunteer Spotlight: Amanda Ockeloen, BIM’s AED Maintenance Team With a work life that has been centred around the health care field, it was easy to see why a Public Access to Defibrillators program would be close to Amanda’s heart. Starting…

Construction of the Community Centre continues into Spring as contractors are finishing the interior and roof. Winning Artworks for Safety Glass Markings In January, we put out a call for digital art to be used for glass safety markings in…

Be a member of the Official Community Plan (OCP) Steering Committee You asked us to review the Official Community Plan (OCP). We heard you. BIM is embarking on a multi-year process to review and update the Official Community Plan (OCP).…

Jayne McMillan, ESS Volunteer (member since 2017) Within a couple of months of moving to Bowen in 2016, Jayne heard about the ESS (Emergency Support Services) volunteer organization and decided she’d check it out. Having business experience supporting 9/11 and…

Meet Lee Vincent, Facility Manager “To have an amenity overlooking the Cove and showcasing what we can do as a community is inspiring. There are talented artists, athletes, and community builders here. It is exciting to have a place for…

OpportunityThe Bowen Island Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is excited to announce an open call public art opportunity for the new Community Centre. The opportunity is to provide a graphic design/artwork to be applied onto selected doorway and window glass…

Throughout December, Islanders look forward to seasonal festivities such as performances, choir concerts, solstice celebrations and community gatherings. Many of these cherished activities will have a new home next year in the Community Centre, along with the return of a…

Rob has been a volunteer with the “Emergency Support Services” (ESS) Team on Bowen for the past 2 years and recently expanded his involvement to become part of the Emergency Communications Team (ECT). The role of the ECT is to…

The BC Codes 2024 will come into effect on March 8, 2024, and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date. Buildings with permits in place under the BC Codes 2018 will generally not be affected by the new…