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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…

NOTICEOf a Closed Council MeetingMonday, December 11, 2023 at approximately 4:10 pmMunicipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane Exclusion of the Public pursuant to Section 90 of the Community Charter: Council hereby declares that the meeting to be held at approximately 4:10…

NOTICEOf a Closed Council MeetingMonday, November 27, 2023 at approximately 2:30 pmMunicipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane Exclusion of the Public pursuant to Section 90 of the Community Charter: Council hereby declares that the meeting to be held at approximately 2:30…

“Bowen Rec is looking forward to moving into the Community Centre, with plenty of room to create new, diverse and creative programming.” says Sasha Buchanan, Community Recreation Programmer. As the days darken and the rains set in, islanders are preparing…

Join us to celebrate the new improvements! Saturday, November 25, 202310:00 am – 12:00 pm Meet in the Quarry Park parking area. Parking is limited. Please walk or ride if you can. Stop by to learn about the project and…

In a major disaster, the Province and the Municipality are unlikely to have the resources to come to our aid immediately. First responders—fire, ambulance, police, etc.—who normally provide help, will be dealing with the seriously injured and critical infrastructure repair.…

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.