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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
