Media
Media inquiries should be directed to Sophie Idsinga, Communications Coordinator at 604-947-4255 or sidsinga@bimbc.ca.
2020 Media Releases
May 11, 2020 - Bowen Island to celebrate Canada Day virtually
May 11, 2020 - BIM reminds everyone to avoid non-essential travel
April 15, 2020 - Council reduces 2020 budget
April 8, 2020 - Council to receive Fire Department Core Service Review Report
April 7, 2020 - Reminder to maintain physical distance over the long weekend
March 27, 2020 - BIM hires Chief Administrative Officer
March 20, 2020 - BIM requests visitors to stay home
March 18, 2020 - Bowen Island Recycling Depot closed for COVID-19
March 17, 2020 - Mayor Ander's statement on COVID-19
February 18, 2020 - Online business search tool now available
January 29, 2020 - Waste collection contract reached
January 9, 2020 - Retirement of Fire Chief
January 2, 2020 - Resignation of Chief Administrative Officer
2019 Media Releases
December 11, 2019 - BIM hires Director of Engineering
November 12, 2019 - Local volunteers participate in disaster exercise
October 21, 2019 - Chief Administrative Officer Announcement
October 10, 2019 - Statement on the Bowen Island Fire Department
September 6, 2019 - Council seeks input from community by means of Island Survey 2019
August 15, 2019 - Bowen Island receives funding to develop Housing Needs Report
May 30, 2019 - Bowen Island Municipality hires new Fire Chief
May 16, 2019 - Council seeks community-based solution for Short Term Rentals
May 13, 2019 - Council adoptes bylaw to alleviate ferry line up issues
May 6, 2019 - Bowen Island receives grant funding for Community Economic Development Planning
April 29, 2019 - Islanders encouraged to get prepared during Emergency Preparedness Week
April 25, 2019 - Bowen Island receives grant funding to continue FireSmart program
April 5, 2019 - Bowen Island receives grant funding for Child Care Planning
March 14, 2019 - Bowen Island Sea Level Rise Workshop
March 8, 2019 - Resignation of Fire Chief
2018 Media Releases
December 7, 2018 - Grand opening of the new Bike Barn
December 4, 2018 - Building permit marks another milestone on the path to our Community Centre
November 14, 2018 - Municipal business licensing to take effect in 2019
October 24, 2018 - Chief Election Officer will not seek a judicial recount of Mayoral ballots
October 23, 2018 - Election Recount
October 17, 2018 - Good news from BC Ferries: a message from the Mayor
September 19, 2018 - Community support will help secure funding to build the Bowen Island Community Centre
August 29, 2018 - Community Centre project launches capital fundraising campaign at Bowfest
May 15, 2018 - Community Centre project moves forward with Council Approval
April 19, 2018 - Work underway to improve safety at Cardena intersection
January 15, 2018 - Bowen Island Municipality hires Chief Financial Officer
2017 Media Releases
November 28, 2017 - Council seeks input from community by means of Island Survey 2018
September 26, 2017 - Bowen Island Emergency Notification System
August 21, 2017 - Referendum Result
July 25, 2017 - Revitalization of Mannion Bay
July 12, 2017 - Water treatment plant
July 4, 2017 - Referendum Date Annoucement
February 27, 2017 - BIM selects architectural team to design Community Centre
January 26, 2017 - Municipality takes action on Community Centre
To obtain a copy of media releases prior to 2017, please contact the Communications Coordinator.
Last Updated on 2020-05-25 at 1:00 PM