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2024 BC Building Code
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…
Cove Bay Water Quality – Elevated Turbidity
The Cove Bay Water System has been measuring elevated turbidity levels. Turbidity is cloudiness or haziness of water caused by a large number of particles that may be invisible to the human eye and can be due to rain, erosion,…
Notice of a Closed Council meeting on December 11, 2023
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…
Notice of a Closed Council meeting on November 27, 2023
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…
Community Centre Update November 2023
“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…
Quarry & Headwaters Park Improvements
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…
Spotlight: NERP Co-Lead Coordinator
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.…
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.
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…