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Community Input Drives Change to Reduce Congestion, Improve Travel for Bowen Island
Summary BC Ferries is adjusting the weekly Wednesday afternoon Dangerous Goods (DG) sailing schedule on the Horseshoe-Bay-Bowen Island route (Route 8), following engagement and overwhelmingly positive feedback with Bowen Island Municipality and the community. Effective June 3, 2026, the weekly…
Bowen Island Moves to Recover Costs of Supporting Ferry Operations
Bowen Island, B.C. – Bowen Island Municipal Council has given first reading to a proposed Ferry Impact Fee and Reserve Fund Bylaw – a first-of-its-kind measure in British Columbia – to recover municipal costs associated with services the Municipality provides…
Stage 3 Water Use Restrictions Begin June 8
Bowen Island Municipality will move directly to Stage 3 water use restrictions effective June 8, 2026, under the Municipality’s newly adopted Water Conservation Bylaw. Stage 3 restrictions will remain in place unless amended to a higher or lower stage based…
We’re Hiring: Water Meter Readers
BIM is currently seeking 2-3 Water Meter Readers to support the Department of Engineering and Public Works with water monitoring activities. This is a casual opportunity, with the expectation of approximately 21-40 hours of work per month on an as-needed…
Notice of a Closed Council meeting on April 27
NOTICE Of a Closed Council Meeting Monday, April 27 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 hereby…
Notice of a Closed Council meeting on April 20, 2026
NOTICE Of a Closed Council Meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 at approximately 2:30 PM, Municipal Offices, 580 Bowen Island Trunk Rd Exclusion of the Public pursuant to Section 90 of the Community Charter: Council hereby declares that the meeting to…
Open Burning Season Ends April 15
Effective April 15, 2026, all Open Burning on Bowen Island is prohibited, except for campfires, when permitted by current fire conditions. This annual seasonal closure helps reduce the risk of wildfires as weather conditions become warmer and drier. What Is…
Notice of a Closed Council Meeting on April 13, 2026
NOTICE Of a Closed Council Meeting Monday, April 13, 2026 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…
Notice of a Closed Council meeting on April 1, 2026
NOTICE Of a Closed Council Meeting Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM, Virtual Meeting on Zoom Exclusion of the Public pursuant to Section 90 of the Community Charter: Council hereby declares that the meeting to be held at 3:00…
UPDATED: Notice of Carter Road Bridge Closure
Carter Road Bridge will be closed for approximately four weeks to allow for essential water main replacement. UPDATED TIMELINE: Carter Road Bridge Closure Details Carter Road will be closed from just past the Bowen Children’s Centre (BCC) drop‑off area to…
New Water Conservation Bylaw to Support Sustainable Water Management
Bowen Island Municipal Council has adopted a new Water Conservation Bylaw that strengthens the Municipality’s ability to protect and manage the community’s limited supply of municipally treated water during peak demand periods. The bylaw was shaped by resident feedback and…
Notice of Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel March 30, 2026
NOTICE 2026 Parcel Tax Roll Review PanelMonday, March 30th, 2026 at 11:00 am via Zoom Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 825 5135 4615Passcode: 049189 The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel, in accordance with Section 204 and 205 of the Community Charter, S.B.C.…