Bowen Island

• Bowen Island man revealed to be Canada’s first Filipino immigrant

  New research has revealed details of the life of Canada's first Filipino immigrant, who spent much of his life living on B.C.'s Bowen Island.

  Canada

  Apr 11
  
• Bowen Island to opt into B.C.’s new short-term rental restrictions

  Staff are slated to recommend the municipality opt into the province's new short-term rental legislation at Monday's council meeting.

  Politics

  Mar 25
  
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• Bowen Island to consider opting in to B.C.’s new, stiffer short-term rental rules

  Bowen Island is preparing to consider whether to opt into the province's new legislation which bans short-term rentals in homes that aren't a primary residence or secondary suite.

  Canada

  Jan 6
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• Bowen Island group offering to buy Metro Vancouver land for $30 million

  In a letter, the group claims there is overwhelming public opposition to the park as it is currently proposed, in particular with respect to camping.

  Environment

  Sep 21, 2023
• BC Ferries CEO responds to long weekend cancellations and glitches; mayor demands change

  But the mayor of a small island served by BC Ferries says the CEO's comments aren't good enough, and that the delays point to the deterioration of ferry service in his community.

  Canada

  May 24, 2023
• B.C. municipal election 2022: Bowen Island results

  Bowen Island residents will head to the polls on Oct. 15 to elect their next mayor and council in the 2022 B.C. municipal election.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2022
• Metro Vancouver announces plans for new regional park on Bowen Island, B.C. 

  Metro Vancouver has made a $40-million agreement for land on Bowen Island with the intention of creating a new regional park.

  Environment

  Aug 10, 2022
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces Oceans Protection Plan 2.0

  Trudeau was in the Central Okanagan for a quick visit on Monday, making several stops along the tour. This was also the prime minister’s first time in Kelowna, B.C., since 2017.

  Politics

  Jul 19, 2022
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• Bowen Island raises concern about spotty ambulance coverage

  Island officials say there have been multiple days in recent months with gaps in ambulance coverage, but the ambulance service says there has been no cutback in resources.

  Health

  Jan 30, 2022
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• Two pilots unhurt after helicopter crashes on Bowen Island

  Airspan Helicopters confirmed two pilots were on board and both walked away from the accident site.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2021