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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…

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…

This year marks a significant milestone for Bowen Island Municipality as we celebrate our 25th anniversary. An island-wide referendum that was held on June 19, 1999, led to an election on November 20 and then the incorporation of Bowen Island…

Chevron Corporation is conducting a soil sampling program in the area surrounding the corner of Bowen Island Trunk Road and Cardena Drive as part of environmental remediation on land that was previously used as a fuel storage facility. Last month,…

Bowen Island Conservancy and Metro Vancouver have confirmed the sale of 65 hectares of land in Cape Roger Curtis on Bowen Island. Following resounding public feedback to overnight tent camping and a proposed regional park, Metro Vancouver has sold the…

Mount Gardner Road Due to public safety concerns, BIM and the RCMP are asking drivers not to park on the south side of Mt. Gardner Rd (opposite the school) or in the School Bus Only parking area, as illustrated, at…