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Update January 2023 2022 was a busy year. We completed land clearing, excavation & blasting, and forming. We’re currently working on finishing the foundation and building envelope, and in 2023 we’ll be working on the interior, landscaping and finally, occupancy!…

October 17, 2022 There are three areas of work that need to be completed before the Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant can be put into service. Contractors are making progress on retrofit mechanical work including the installation of a break head tank,…

Trunk Road: November 14-18, 2022 Road paving is complete, however there may still be lane closures and flaggers in place as contractors complete the Multi-use Path (MUP) and the library parking lot. The MUP paving is expected to take place…

We have walls! Over the past month at the Community Centre construction site, it’s been all about building forms for the foundation walls and pouring concrete. We’re starting to see the footprint of the building taking shape! This work is…

Metro Vancouver plans to preserve a forested and waterfront property at Cape Roger Curtis on Bowen Island for public enjoyment as a new regional park that will incorporate both day use and overnight camping areas. “Regional parks safeguard natural areas…

Community Centre update: forming the foundations of our community There’s a lot going on at the Community Centre construction site! It’s so exciting to see the building as it is formed from the ground up. Over the last couple of…

It is with heavy hearts that we express our condolences to the Biddlecombe/Laudrum family upon the passing of Brian Biddlecombe this past week. As Fire Chief, Brian served the Bowen Island community for over 11 years. He was a leader…

The community is invited to come together to participate in a land blessing ceremony at the future home of the Community Centre on Tuesday, February 15 at 11:00 am. Special guests S7aplek and Spakwus Slolem (Bob Baker and the Squamish…

Celebrate community at a land blessing for the Community Centre The community is invited to come together to participate in a land blessing ceremony at the future home of the Community Centre on Tuesday, February 15 at 11:00 am. Special…

Watch below: Mayor Gary Ander speaks about the current Snug Cove Sewer Capacity issue. A moratorium on new Building Permits requiring a connection to the Snug Cove Sewer System is in place until upgrades to improve the capacity of the…

News ReleaseJanuary 25, 2022 BOWEN ISLAND – Bowen Island Municipality (BIM) is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Chief Financial Officer, Kristen Watson. Kristen has lived on Bowen for more than twenty years, and is returning to BIM…