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New Water Quality Study Highlights Need for Ongoing Protection of Grafton Lake
Bowen Island Municipality has reviewed data from a recent water quality assessment of Grafton Lake, which revealed a range of contaminants in the water. The findings highlight the importance of protecting the watershed long term, and the need for immediate…
Bowen Island Contributes to Canada’s 30×30 Biodiversity Conservation Goal
In a step to help protect biodiversity, Bowen Island Municipality has contributed over 145 hectares to Canada’s 30×30 commitment to conserve 30% of Canada’s lands and waters by the year 2030. After receiving Council support last year, BC Nature assessed…
Bluewater Park & King Edward Bay shift to Stage 4 Water Conservation Guidelines
As we approach the August long weekend, all residents in Bluewater Park and King Edward Bay are asked to follow Stage 4 water conservation guidelines, limiting water use to indoor needs only. Although the watermain upgrade in Bluewater Park is…
We’re Hiring: Playcare Assistant
The Playcare Assistant works closely under the direction of the Playcare Supervisor to provide a fun, safe, and caring environment in this child-minding program for children ages 1-5 years old (pre-K) that runs each weekday morning. The Playcare Assistant is…
BOV-2025-0090 for 999 Mutiny Lane
Seeking Public Comment BOV-2025-0090999 Mutiny Lane 11:30 AM on Thursday, August 7, 2025Board of Variance Meeting Project Description A Board of Variance application has been submitted for 999 Mutiny Lane (shown on figure) to reduce the minimum side setback from…
Notice of a Closed Council meeting on July 28, 2025
NOTICE Of a Closed Council Meeting Monday, July 28, 2025 at approximately 3:00 PM, or immediately following the Regular Council meetingMunicipal Offices, 580 Bowen Island Trunk Rd Exclusion of the Public pursuant to Section 90 of the Community Charter: Council…
Land Use Bylaw and Official Community Plan Amendment Application at 1355 West Side Road
RZ/OCP-2025-011334 Modular Homes at 1355 West Side Road Project Description An application has been received for 1355 Westside Road to amend the zoning and the Official Community Plan designation of the property to permit 34 modular homes on rented home…
Paving in Bluewater
Bluewater Park Water System Replacement Project: Final Stages July – August 2025 We are entering the final stages of the Bluewater Park Water System Replacement Project, withroadwork and paving scheduled to take place through July and August 2025. Paving Schedule…
Community Information Meeting: Eagle Cliff-Cove Bay Connection Project
In response to a strong endorsement from Vancouver Coastal Health and the Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant, which is now operational and delivering high-quality water, Bowen Island Municipality is proceeding with plans to initiate the Eagle Cliff – Cove Bay…
Capital Project Update: Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant Nears Full Operational Capacity
We’re pleased to share continued progress on the Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant, an essential infrastructure project aimed at providing cleaner, safer, and more reliable drinking water to the community. The plant is currently operating with one of its two…
Notice of a Closed Council meeting on July 14, 2025
NOTICE Of a Closed Council Meeting Monday, July 14 at approximately 3:00 PM, or immediately following the Regular Council meetingConference Room in the Bowen Island Community Centre580 Bowen Island Trunk Rd Exclusion of the Public pursuant to Section 90 of…
Spotlight: Emergency Communications
Keith Campden, Emergency Radio Communications Team Keith has recently joined the Emergency Communications Team in a coordinator role to help maintain the emergency radio systems that will support Bowen Island by providing critical communications across the island and with the…