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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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…