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Back To School Cougar Safety
Cougars are most active from dusk until dawn. The days are getting shorter and the kids are back in school: consider these tips for keeping them safe. How to avoid a conflict with wildlife as we head back to school:…
Bowen Island Council to Review Measures to Manage Ferry-Related Traffic and Public Safety in Snug Cove
Mayor Andrew Leonard introduced a motion at the September 8th Council meeting to address the growing challenges caused by BC Ferries operations in Snug Cove. While the motion will be formally debated at the next regular council meeting on October…
Public Engagement Opportunity: Islands Trust Policy Statement
Your input on the Islands Trust draft Policy Statement matters! The Islands Trust is updating its Policy Statement, a document that sets out the Islands Trust Council’s principles and its policy framework for planning and land use management within the…
Municipal Notice: Tree Work Along Upper Oceanview Road
Location: 1247 – 1301 Oceanview RdDates: Tuesday, September 9 to Friday, September 12, 2025Times: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm A certified arborist has completed a detailed assessment of trees along the watermain on upper Oceanview Rd. Crews will be trimming,…
We’re Hiring: Recreation Services Leader
The Auxiliary Recreation Services Leader plays a vital role in delivering high-quality programming and events for our community. The primary responsibilities include leading engaging Pro-D Day Camps and other programs for children, supporting special events, and assisting with other recreational…
Notice of a Closed Council meeting on September 8, 2025
NOTICE Of a Closed Council Meeting Monday, September 8, 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…
Public Notice: Seymour Bay Landing Zoning Application
Bowen Island Council will review a zoning application for a Seymour Bay Landing development at an upcoming public meeting. Committee of the Whole meeting1:00 PM on Monday, September 15Conference Room at the Community Centre(livestream viewing in the Bowen Theatre) The…
New Vault Toilet at Grafton Lake
A new Vault Toilet has been installed at Grafton Lake! Got questions? Read on. Where is the Vault Toilet? The vault toilet is conveniently located at the parking lot on Grafton Rd. What is a Vault Toilet? All of our…
Municipal Response to Cougar Petition
Open Letter: Municipal Response to Cougar PetitionFrom Andrew Leonard, Mayor of Bowen Island Bowen Island Municipality has received and reviewed the recent petition regarding the cougar that has been present on our island. I want to begin by affirming what…
Residential Indoor Wood Burning
Metro Vancouver requires Bowen Island users of indoor wood burning appliances to make a declaration that they’ll follow best burning practices on the island. Bowen Island is outside of Metro Vancouver’s Urban Containment Boundary, so islanders are not required to…
Did You Know? Our Stage Has a Name!
Sp’áḵw’us Gathering Stage is the official name of the stage shared by the Bowen Island Library and The Hearth Gallery, and is the name used to refer to this Municipally owned space here on Nex̱wlélex̱wm (Bowen Island). This name was…
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…