Bowen Island Undercurrent July 20 2023

$47,000 See Pages 6 and 7 for story and more photos. / Scott Robarts photo

BIRCH seeks approval for fourth storey of apartment complex

MARTHA PERKINS Contributing Editor

A re-energized BIRCH team is hopeful that a proposed addition to its affordable housing project will win favour with both BC Housing and Bowen Island Municipality.

Bowen Island Resilient Community Housing is asking BIM’s permission to add a fourth storey to its apartment plan at 1033 Miller Road.

“We need to maximize what we can fit on the site,” says the non-profit’s executive director, Robyn Fenton. “Three storeys just don’t give us enough units to be able to get enough rent to carry the mortgage and make all of the funding and finances work.

“Being able to have the extra number of units is going to make the project financially viable.”

The previous three-storey project has 24 units; an additional storey would add six to eight units

If council allows the development variance permit, BIRCH plans to submit its second funding application to BC Housing this fall When BIRCH’s first application in 2021 was turned down, it took the wind out of the volunteers’ sails temporarily But, after looking into whether there could be any other funding partners, and determining that there weren’t, last fall BIRCH came back to the project refreshed and hopeful about this year ’ s application

Without funding from BC Housing, the project will not be able to go ahead.

“Verbally the provincial government is very enthusiastic about supporting housing,” Fenton said. “I just think they go about it the wrong way. Historically they went into communities and built housing They switched that model and now they rely on grassroots groups like ours in communities to say, ‘Hey, we need housing.’”

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Events

AllCouncilmeetingsareopen tothepublictoattendin personorelectronically,unless notedotherwise

July 24, 2023

6:15 pm

RegularCouncilMeeting

Jobs Planner1

BIMhasavacancyfor apermanentfull-time Planner1,duetoaninternal advancement

Roads&ParksCrew

BIMhasimmediateopenings fortwotemporaryRoadsand ParksOperationsCrew

Formoreinformationandpay rate:

www bowenislandmunicipality ca/work-with-us

Carl Martin Gilbert

Urgentlyseeking informationregardingthe whereaboutsof:

CarlMartinGilbert

Pleasecontact BowenIslandMunicipalityat 604-947-4255ext8

ifyouhaveinformationor knowhowtheycanbe reached

Thankyou, KristenWatson,Collector kwatson@bimbcca

Seeking Public Comment

DVP20220226

834CaptainsWay

RegularCouncilMeeting

Monday,July24,2023at6:15pm

Councilwillbeconsideringanapplicationforadevelopmentvariance permittoreducetherequiredsetbackstotherearandsidelotlines andthesetbacktotheseatopermitarenovationofanexistinghouse thatislocatedwithinthosesetbacks

Thepropertyrequiresa75metresetbacktotherearproperty lineanda30metresetbacktothesidepropertyline Thereisalso ageneral30metresetbackrequiredtothesea Toallowforthe proposedchangestheapplicantisrequestingtherequiredvariance tobevariedto:240mtothesea;132mtothesidelotline;and49mto therearpropertyline

Theapplicationseekstoreplaceportionsofanexistingdeck,remove someportions,andcreateanewaccesspointtothelowerdeckon thepropertybybuildinganewdoorandstaircase

Seeking Public Comment

DVP20230082

1033MillerRd

RegularCouncilMeeting

Monday,July24,2023at6:15pm

CouncilwillbeconsideringanapplicationfromBowenIslandResilient CommunityHousing(BIRCH)foradevelopmentvariancepermitto toallowtheconstructionofa24-unitaffordablehousingprojectat 1033MillerRoad ThepropertyisownedbytheMunicipalitywhich hasenteredintoanAgreementtoLeasewithBIRCHtoprovidethe landforthisaffordablehousingproject Thevariancewouldincrease thepermittedheightofthebuildingfrom90metresto1329metres andreducetherequiredparkingfrom24parkingspacesdownto10 spacesonsite

MOREINFORMATIONATMUNICIPALHALL:Theapplicationmaybe viewedatMunicipalHallduringofficehoursoronlineat: wwwbowenislandmunicipalityca/planning/

YOURCOMMENTSAREWELCOME:

WrittensubmissionsmaybedeliveredtoMunicipalHallbefore4:00 pmonMonday,July24,2023byemailto

mayorandcouncil@bimbcca,inperson,bymailorfax

VerbalsubmissionsmaybemadetoMayorandCouncilatthe meeting

MOREINFORMATIONATMUNICIPALHALL:Theapplicationmaybe viewedatMunicipalHallduringofficehoursoronlineat: www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/planning/

YOURCOMMENTSAREWELCOME:

WrittensubmissionsmaybedeliveredtoMunicipalHallbefore4:00 pmonMonday,July24,2023byemailto mayorandcouncil@bimbcca,inperson,bymailorfax VerbalsubmissionsmaybemadetoMayorandCouncilatthe meeting

Questions?PleasecontactDanielMartin,ManagerofPlanningand Development,byphoneat604-947-4255ext 230orbyemailat dmartin@bimbcca

Drinking water notice for people with compromised immune systems

Questions?

PleasecontactDanielMartin,ManagerofPlanningand Development,byphoneat604-947-4255ext 230orbyemailat dmartin@bimbcca

Bike racks moving for Dock Dance

AllbikesandscootersneedtobemovedoutoftheBikeBarnbyendif dayonThursday,August3,2023.

FirefighterswillbemovingtheracksovertothewhiteBCFerries shelteronFriday,August4,2023aheadofpreparationsfortheDock Dance

Thankyouforsupportingourvolunteerfirefighters

TheProvincialHealthOfficeradvisesallBritishColumbians withcompromisedimmunesystems(suchasHIV,organorbone transplants,chemotherapyormedicationsthatsuppresstheimmune system)toavoiddrinkingwaterfromanysurfacewaterorground waterthatisundertheinfluenceofsurfacewater,unlessithasbeen boiled,filtered,distilledortreatedwithUVBowenIslandandother areasinBritishColumbiausesurfacewatersources(lakes,rivers, streams) Thisisnotageneralboil-wateradvisoryforthegeneral public,butratherisdirectedonlyatpeoplewithcompromised immunesystems Ifindoubtaboutyourimmunesystemstatus,please discussthisfurtherwithyourphysician

wwwhealthlinkbcca/sites/default/files/documents/healthfiles/ hfile56pdf

Hot Summer Nights

Thurs,July27,6:30-8:00pm

Thurs,Aug24,6:30-8:00pm

JoinfirefightersattheBICs Parkinglotforloadsofhot summerfun:

• Meetandchatwith firefighters

• Takeatourofafiretruck

• Sprayarealfirehose

• Getsafetyinformationfor yourhomeandfamily

BowenIslandMunicipalityisconsideringExpressionsofInterest(EOI) fromeligiblecommunityorganizationsforuseofaportionoftheBlue Cottagespacelocatedat431CardenaRd.

Thespaceisapproximately30m2,hasadedicatedaccessdoorfrom therearofthebuildingandhasaccesstoawashroomandsinkfacility thatissharedwithTourismBowen.

ThespaceisexpectedtobeavailablebytheendofOctober, howeverthetimingisnotguaranteedandapplicantsshouldhave someflexibilityregardingpossessiondate

Eligibleapplicantsshouldsubmitaproposalnomorethantwo pagesinlength,outliningtheplanneduseofthespace Preference willbegiventoproposalsfromorganizationsthatbroadlyservea demonstratedcommunityneedandifpossible,includeoptionsas tohowthespacecouldpotentiallybesharedwithothereligible organizations

AllproposalsmustalignwithobjectivesoutlinedinBowenIsland Municipality’sCollaborativeProjectsPolicyandwillbeassessed accordingtothefollowingexpectations:

• Applicantshouldoperateonanot-for-profitbasis

• Applicantshouldserveabroadcommunityneed

• Applicantshouldhaveademonstratedtrackrecordof communityservice

• Applicantmustconfirmthattheyareabletoenterintoaservice agreementwiththeMunicipalityandobtainseparateliability insurance

• Applicantmustconfirmabilitytocoordinatethecompletionof minormaintenancetasks

ApplicationsshouldbereceivedbytheMunicipalitynolaterthan Friday,September15,2023andshouldbesenttotheattentionof KristenWatson,ChiefFinancialOfficerbyemailtofinance@bimbcca

Questions?CallKristenWatson,ChiefFinancialOfficer,at604-9474255extension256oremailfinance@bimbcca

wwwbowenislandmunicipalityca/eoi-blue-cottage/

Fire Hall Open House

Saturday,July22,2023 11:00amto2:00pm

FireHall#1onMillerRd

• obstaclewatersprayingfor kids

• hotdogs

• pop

• kidsfirehelmets

• CPRdemo

• dockdanceticketsforsale

BIM is seeking your input

TheBowenIslandGolfCoursehassubmittedanapplicationfora StructuralChangetotheirexistingLiquorLicencetotheLiquorand CannabisRegulationBranch(LCRB),whichhasbeenreferredtothe Municipalitytoprovidearesponse TheGolfCourseiscontructing theTimTKKerrPerformanceCentre Theapplicationwouldseekto includethisareawithintheirexistingliquorlicence,withaproposed capacityof25persons

StaffwillintroducethereferraltoBowenIslandCouncilattheJuly24, 2023meetingofCouncil AtthatmeetingCouncilmayissuenoticeto neighboursandresidentstoseekcommentontheapplicationbefore sendingaformalresponsetotheLCRB

Fullapplicationdetailscanbeviewedat:

wwwbowenislandmunicipalityca/planning/

Contacttheplanningdepartmentforanyquestionsorcommentson thisapplicationatplanning@bimbc.caor604-947-4255ext6.

Allcommentsreceivedwillformpartofthepublicrecordandwillbe consideredbyCouncilintheirdeliberations

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,

Well, what would we do without the Knick Knack Nook? What a tremendous gift this organization is to the community Caring Circle manages the community lunch program at the Legion which offers bi-monthly lunches with a goal to alleviate social isolation

We serve soup, artisan breads, and dessert for $10 and it’s so appreciated by the 15 to 25 people who attend every couple of weeks It’s an opportunity to meet with old friends and make new ones

Although we have a drop-in fee which covers most of our expenses, the cost of food these days has been a challenge We asked KKN if we could have a little hand up for this coming year so we don’t have to scrimp too much on the quality of the ingredients. This past week the proceeds from the KKN monthly auction were dedicated to the Lunch Program to the tune of $1,098. That’s all we needed to make sure the 2023/2024 year will have stable funding and we can offer a delicious lunch for Islanders.

Kudos to Knick Knack Nook for keeping lunch program cooking NotToWorry

And on a more personal note, this past weekend my out-of-town company asked to carve out some time on Saturday to visit KKN with their children. So much fun was had and the kids could shop without any financial constraints. They bought presents for themselves and their parents which was lovely to see. And my grand niece was aglow all day prancing around in her new fancy dress she’s going to wear to her dad’s wedding

None of this could happen without the dozens of volunteers who offer up their time and commitment to the organization for the benefit of the rest of us on Island You make the magic happen for so many organizations and individuals on Island Thank you, thank you!

- Colleen O’Neil Coordinator for Caring Circle

We want to clear up any confusion that may have been caused by Councillor Judith Geyde’s comment in the July 13 issue of the Undercurrent where she states in her summary of recent conversations with constituents: “Funding gaps and constantly increasing costs for both the Health Centre and the Community Centre were worries I sincerely hope we can find ways to finish both as they will add so

much to our community ”

The Bowen Island Community Health Centre is not a municipal capital project and has been fully funded by a Ministry of Health grant of $1 million and private donations of $9 million The Health Centre land was purchased from the municipality and, other than a total of $6,000 in municipal grants in 2016 and 2017, the Health Centre has received no

municipal funding

The public need not worry The Bowen Island Community Health Centre is scheduled to open later this year and bring much needed healthcare close to home in a beautiful, debt-free, purpose-designed facility

- Tim Rhodes President, Bowen Island Health Centre Foundation

THE WRITE STUFF. The Undercurrent encourages reader participation in your community newspaper You must include your full name and a daytime phone number (for verification only). The editor reserves the right to edit for clarity, legality, brevity and taste. Please limit to under 500 words HERE’S HOW: To submit a letter to the editor, fax 604-947-0148 or mail it to #102, 495 Government Rd , PO Box 130, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0 or email editor@bowenislandundercurrent com

FASTPITCH

Monday night’s action saw the Shakers taking on the Brewers The Shakers were going for the season sweep of their opponents, having already beaten the Brewers 3 times this year Both teams got going fast, the Brewers 3 runs in the top of the 1st just eclipsed by the Shakers 4 in their half of the inning Brad Rypien drove in a pair of Brewers runs on a single, while Doug Durrant sent one beyond the Snug Cove fence for a 3-run home run to give the Shakers the lead.

the rest of his 5 innings of work, including 2 shutout innings Noah did plunk 4 batters, including Iishan Cruz twice, but safe to say none of them were on purpose Glen McGregor came in for the final 2 innings of relief and gave up just 2 runs himself

Defense was also on display for the Shakers, especially during a pair of highlight reel double plays With the game still tied 4-4 in the 3rd inning and a pair of runners on base for the Brewers, Pete Scott hit a ball that looked destined for the outfield. But a great extending catch by Sean Delaney denied the hit, and he turned it into a double play by tagging off the runner at second base who had prematurely departed to 3rd.

JesseandDougDurrantputonashowMondaynight,reachingbaseacombined7/8 atbats,hittingahomeruneach,andrecording7RBI Jesse(left)went3/3withawalk, home run, 3 RBI, 3 runs, and 2 doubles He also had 3 outs in centre field including a flying acrobatic catch in the final inning. Doug (right) was 3/4 with a home run, 4 RBI, and 2 runs The brothers will continue to be a big part of the first place Shakers offensive performances as we reach the final 2 weeks of the regular season

Wade Davis to give keynote speech at Write on Bowen

WRITE ON BOWEN

It’s going to be another spectacular literary event on beautiful Bowen Island this September.

The 2023 Write on Bowen Festival for Readers and Writers runs Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17. We’ll be presenting eight diverse, engaging workshops plus a Saturday Night Festival Gala, featuring Bowen’s own, Wade Davis, who has been referred to as “to as “ a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet and passionate defender of all of life’s diversity.”

This year our very-popular Luncheon Presentation, on Saturday, September 16, will consider the hot topic: Unravelling ChatGPT: Wicked or Wonderful? Discussion will focus on the emerging technology of Artificial Intelligence bots and explore implications to writers and the future of the written word.

The line-up of authors, writers and facilitators is an incredibly talented selection of authors representing a number of genres – from screenwriting to travel writing They come from both Bowen and off-island and will offer festival participants, writers of all levels, an opportunity to deepen their craft through a hands-on immersive approach

Sessions include: Playing with Poetry with Cristy Watson, How to Bring Characters Alive in Fiction Non-Fiction and Memoir with Julie Burtinshaw, How to Write and Pitch Your Travel Stories And Get Your Airfare Covered with Kevin Chong, Stories From a Life: A Generative Writing Workshop with Taslim Jaffer, From a Child’s Point of View: Voice and Language in Children’s Books with Sara Leach, Writer’s Block (AKA I’m Afraid to Write Rubbish) with Tanya

The Brewers tied things up in the 2nd but Durrant put his team right back on top in the 3rd, smacking a single to drive home his brother Jesse. Doug was eventually brought home too on an RBI from Erik Michener to make it 7-4 The Durrant duo wasn’t done either, as Jesse hit a home run of his own the next inning to increase the lead to 10-4

While the Shakers bats were firing away as usual this season, there was lots to be said for their pitching too Noah Pryce-Jones was the starter and after the opening 3-run inning only gave up 2 more runs through

Boteju, Choosing a Publishing Path with K A Wiggins and Screenwriting: Scene Construction with Michael Nankin.

As noted, we are absolutely thrilled that Wade Davis, renowned author, ethnographer, writer, photographer and filmmaker, will present a keynote talk on Saturday evening, based on his upcoming book, The Unravelling of America and other essays (Greystone, Toronto, 2024), which will hit the bookstores in 2024. The title of Wade’s energizing and provocative address is: The Middle Way: Rethinking the Culture of Climate Fear and Trepidation.

Registration for the Festival is now open, with an early bird 20 per cent discount available, but only until July 23. Festival passes are available, though tickets for the Saturday Night Festival Gala are sold separately.

The Write on Bowen Festival is presented in coordination with the Bowen Island Public Library and the Hearth, Arts on Bowen and events will be held at the Library Annex, Hearth Gallery and Doc Morgan’s This year ’ s event will be the seventh festival to date, organized by volunteers including Carol Cram, as the Artistic Director and Jacqueline Massey the Festival Manager We are grateful to the BC Arts Council for their financial support of the festival.

For more information and up-to-the-minute details, please visit our website at https://www writeonbowen com, or contact the festival organizers: Carol Cram, artistic director at carolcram@gmail.com; or Jacqueline Massey, manager at info@writeonbowen com

The game ended on an absolute thriller of a play in the outfield. Cruz sent a deep shot to the outfield which Rory Ritchie got his glove to but just could not corral. Luckily for him, his centre field teammate Jesse Durrant was backing him up, tracking, readjusting, and diving to catch the deflected ball for a spectacular out. Jesse then had the presence of mind to get up and gun the ball to 1st base, picking off the Brewers runner who had taken off at the crack of the bat The stellar play electrified the crowd and brought the 13-7 game to a close

- Reporting from Kat, Cheri, George, & Alex

Author Wade Davis will speak during the Write On Bowen Festival. / Submitted photo

Record Setting SwimBowen

MARY LETSON SwimBowen

SwimBowen raised a record breaking $47,000 at SwimBowen’s 5th Annual Cancer Care Fundraiser last Saturday. Our signature tagline is “Oceans of Gratitude!” as every year we are beyond humbled by the level of enthusiasm and support this event receives It’s like looking up at the starry night and trying to measure all the stars Immeasurable and joyful. That’s the essence of SwimBowen.

One of my favourite things about the event is how it attracts a brilliantly eclectic crowd of swimmers coming from near and far, with super-fast, swimmer-ringers that keep coming back year-after-year Watching these athletes slice through the water is something to behold.

Here are the top finishers in the 1500 metre: 3rd overall (2nd male) Drew Powell 21:55, 2nd overall (1st Male) Peter Zandsra 21:43, and miles ahead of everyone was first place winner Heidi Cole 21:03. Top finishers for the 750 metre event: 3rd overall (2nd female) Lindsey Jenner 14:26, 2nd overall (1st female) Joanne Stone 13:39, and Adam Vajda 1st overall (1st Male) 12:52.

And to our cruising swimmers young and old, the breaststrokers and the free style keeners – we adore that SwimBowen inspires you to get in the ocean and reach, roll, breathe, repeat Fun, healthy, and dare I say beats a public pool any day!

Collingwood for finessing the finish line timing and brainstorming with me to sort through how to recognize the top swimmer categories so we are inclusive

To Julie Saxton who jumped in to help with volunteer administration – thank you. To Julie Cree who did a stellar job at the refreshments table - you made the swimmers very happy. Sadly, I didn’t get a donut We are deeply grateful to our photographers without whom we are nothing: Scott Robarts, Anne Fror, Daniel

Brewer and Alys Williams

Top fundraisers were Team Michael Henrichsen and David Bellringer raising a whopping $8,607. Over the last several months (and inspired by Michael’s circumnavigation last year), the two of them swam around Bowen Island in sections An epic undertaking with one leg in particular taking almost 4 hours to complete They completed their circumnavigation on event day morning planning their “champagne lap” into Tunstall Bay in time to pick up a swim cap and get a race number on their hand to swim the 1500 m event Rumour has it they will do it again next year with a third swimmer and be the “Three Dudes Swimming Around Bowen”

Tanya Voormeij-de Zwart was second runner up with $7,715 raised. She of course came first in everyone ’ s hearts as she has bravely soldiered on through chemotherapy, completing her swim training all while raising a staggering sum for the Cancer Care Fund. And in classic SwimBowen fashion, Michael and David passed on their grand prize Whistler Get Away Package to Tanya

These are the SwimBowen moments that bubble up and lift us all. We can all be our own good news story. These are the actions and efforts that eclipse the bad news stories for a moment so we can reach, pull, roll and breathe through another day. Thanks Bowen and beyond, see you next year!

T and Debbie

It takes a small army to launch this swim party– so thank you to the more than 40 volunteers that helped make this year the best yet. A special shout out to SwimBowen director Deb Thomson for wearing extra hats and circling back to me and the team with the myriad of details required for a smooth event And to Deb

Top overall 1500m winner: Heidi Cole (right) with a time of 21:03 / Anne Fror photo

Krista Hennebury was presented with a bouquet of flowers for being the third highest fundraiser, bringing in $4,000 in pledges / Anne Fror photo

SwimBowen director Katherine Wolters checks in swimmers / Anne Fror photo

Team Ezther Burghardt cheer her on / Anne Fror photo

Cancer

BOOTS

Patti Jo Weiss, Natasha LaRoche and Holly Graff enjoysomerefreshingwatermelon./ScottRobarts photo

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survivor Tanya Voormeij-de Zwart (centre) was one of the event’s top fundraisers. Her worldwide supporters contributed $7,660 to help Bowen Island residents who have cancer /

Anne Fror photo

A swimmer gives photographer Scott Robarts a thumbs up.

Two competitors keep a steady pace / Scott Robarts photo

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“If you don’t have a group like us, or you don’t have people getting together and putting these applications out there, you don’t get housing. I think that’s a mistake. [The provincial and federal governments’] application processes are challenging. They take a lot of work, time, energy and patience”

No one argues that affordable housing isn’t desperately needed on the island. The target tenants are workers in industries that pay minimum wage or slightly higher, as well as people on fixed government incomes, disability and welfare

BC Housing’s previous requirements were that 30 per cent of units charge affordable market rents, 50 per cent be rent geared to income and 20 per cent be “deep subsidy units” These requirements exceed BIM’s affordable housing policy.

“Such a development would only be viable with

large amounts of capital funding, such as provided by BC Housing,” said Daniel Martin, BIM’s manager of planning and development, in his report to council.

Fenton adds that given the costs of construction, projects such as Bowen Court, with its single storey units along a quiet courtyard, are impossible today.

“We can’t build anything that’s low density any more ”

Four-storey buildings are not unprecedented on the island, Fenton notes, and the OCP calls for density in the Cove Although the fire department would not be able to reach the fourth storey in the case of a fire, the building would have an intensive sprinkler system and alarms that would mitigate risk.

BIRCH is also asking BIM for permission to not hit the municipality’s parking requirements.

The project is planned for Lot 3 of municipal lands in Snug Cove It’s on the same

lot as the new health centre and fire department, making for a tight space The terrain does not allow for underground parking BIRCH has worked with its neighbours to come up with a plan and Fenton is also hoping that the municipality re-open a gravel parking lot it had on a neighbouring property.

“The variances we ’ re asking for are pretty reasonable and going towards a very good cause of, hopefully, creating more housing,” Fenton said.

Council will discuss the two development permit variance applications at its July 24 council meeting. The planning department is suggesting the following wording: “That there be a maximum height of 9.4488 metres (31 feet) from grade to the point of egress of any unit (top railing of a balcony, or other egress point identified for the unit) or an alternative solution approved by the building inspector to be approved.”

Seeking Public Comment

BOV-2023-0122(235ShoreLane)

BoardofVarianceMeeting

1:00pmonFriday,July28,2023

PROJECTDESCRIPTION:ABoardofVarianceapplicationhasbeensubmittedfor 235ShoreLane(shownonfigure)toreduce thesetbacktotheseaforaretainingwall2.4 metreshigh. Theretainingwallistocreate anareaforvisitorparkingfortheShoreLane Strata.

MOREINFORMATION:Theapplicationmay beviewedonlineat: www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/planning oratMunicipalHallbetween8:30amand 4:30pm,MondaythroughFriday(excluding statutoryholidays).

YOURCOMMENTSAREWELCOME:

Writtensubmissionswillbeacceptedupto4:30pmonMonday,July21,2023andmay bedeliveredtoMunicipalHallbyemailtoplanning@bimbc.ca,bymail,byfaxorin person.

VerbalsubmissionsmaybemadetotheBoardatthemeeting:

1:00pmonFriday,July28,2023

AtMunicipalHall,981ArtisanLane,oronlineviaZoom

Forinstructionsonhowtoparticipategoto www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/board-of-variance

Questions?PleasecontactDanielMartin,ManagerofPlanningandDevelopment,by phoneat604-947-4255ext230orbyemailatdmartin@bimbc.ca

Don’t Get Left Outside

If you haven’t had a chance to visit the Outside In exhibit at The Hearth, this is a reminder that the group show closes on July 23. Enjoy works by Cathryn Jenkins, Michael Host, and Niina Chebry / Kathleen Ainscough photo

Seek Public Comment

BOV-2023-0111(StrataLot2/671CarterRoad)

BoardofVarianceMeeting

1:00pmonFriday,July28,2023

PROJECTDESCRIPTION:ABoard ofVarianceapplicatonhasbeen submittedforStrataLot2PID 024983098toreducethefrontandside lotlinesetbacktoaccommodatean existingbusshelterfortheIslandPacific Schoollocatedat671CarterRoad.

MOREINFORMATION:Theapplication maybeviewedonlineat: www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/planningoratMunicipalHallbetween8:30amand 4:30pm,MondaythroughFriday(excludingstatutoryholidays).

YOURCOMMENTSAREWELCOME:

Writtensubmissionswillbeacceptedupto4:30pmonMonday,July21,2023andmay bedeliveredtoMunicipalHallbyemailtoplanning@bimbc.ca,bymail,byfaxorin person.

VerbalsubmissionsmaybemadetotheBoardatthemeeting:

1:00pmonFriday,July28,2023

AtMunicipalHall,981ArtisanLane,oronlineviaZoom Forinstructionsonhowtoparticipategoto www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/board-of-variance

Questions?PleasecontactDanielMartin,ManagerofPlanningandDevelopment,by phoneat604-947-4255ext230orbyemailatdmartin@bimbc.ca

BIRCH says in order to make its proposal for affordable housing viable, it needs to add an additional floor of units

The future location of the BIRCH apartment building (right), behind the Health Centre (left) along Miller Road / BIM diagram

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Thursday, July 20

The Three Musketeers preview

The Lakeside Players bring their irreverent adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic, TheThree Musketeers, to Bowen Island! The performance previews at The Hearth on July 20 at 6:30 pm Tickets are $10 plus fees; children younger than six are free Future performances include July 25 (7 pm only), July 26 and 27 (4 and 7 pm) at Cates Hill Neighbourhood Park and August 1 at 4 and 7 pm at Tir-na-NOg Theatre Go to bowenthreemusketeers.bpt.me for tickets

Saturday, July 22

Snug Cove Musicfest

Union Steamship Marina from 10 am to midnight Tickets at eventbrite.ca

Saturday, July 22

Kids Crafting at the Museum

Free crafting for kids at the Museum starting at 10:30 am

Come learn Bowen history and make Origami Whales

Saturday, July 22

Fire Hall Open House

Come down to the Fire Hall on Miller Road from 11 am to 2 pm for a water obstacle course, fire helmets for kids, hot dogs and pop, CPR demonstrations, and Dock Dance tix

Saturday, July 22

Art in the Garden

A festive evening featuring original work by Bowen Island artists, music and wine tasting in a beautiful three-acre garden. 7 to 9 pm Tickets $20 at bowenislandgardenclub@gmail.com

Sunday, July 23

Bowen Montessori Summer Market

Shop local vendors, eat good snacks, and support the Montessori School. Craft table and face painting too. Market runs from 10 am to 1 pm at the Courtyard at 587 Artisan Lane in Artisan Square.

Sunday, July 23

Live Music at the Shed

Come to the Shed Eatery at the Bowen Island Golf Course for an afternoon and evening of music The Bugatti Brothers play from 1 to 4 pm, followed by Adam Woodall from 4:30 to 7:30. Draw prizes and an auction. Proceeds go toward the Golf Course’s Youth Development Program

Sunday, July 23

Pig Roast at Meadowbrook Market

Come to Meadowbrook Corner for a hearty dinner on the patio and lawn. Salad, squash, potatoes, pickles, pie, and pig Cider from Bowen Cider House Tickets $60, available at the market starting Thursday. 1125 Grafton Road, 4 to 7 pm

Monday, July 24

Regular Council Meeting

6:15 pm at Municipal Hall, also available to livestream on YouTube. Last council meeting before summer break.

Thursday, July 27

Sip, Dip and Spin a Painting

Poolside fundraiser for Here’s Bowen Arts! Tour 2024. Your $55 ticket includes a can of Rileys Cider, appetizers, an afternoon by the pool at Liz Nankin’s house and a chance to create a painting using a spin art technique Drop in with ticket purchase any time between 2 and 6 pm Purchase ticket online at bowenartstour com or e-transfer $55 to bowenartstour@gmail.com

To July 31

Mumtaz Bandali at Catching Stars Gallery

Featured artist Mumtaz Bandali’s work will be on display until the end of the month Enter to win a work of art until the draw on July 31 Artist demo date to be announced Stop by the gallery at 479 Bowen Island Trunk Road (under the Pub)

To August 31

Summer Reading Challenge @ the Library Bowen Library challenges you to a summer of great

reading! Pick up your tracker at the Library and complete seven Reading Challenges and three Bonus Challenges Books can be hard copies, graphic novels, ebooks, audiobooks and braille On your tracker check off the challenges you complete, list the books you ’ ve read, and tell us which challenge was your favourite and why Submit the finished tracker to us (at the front desk or through the book drop), or email it to info@bowenlibrary ca to enter the grand prize draw!

WEDNESDAYS

Bowen Bridge

We meet from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at Bowen Court on Wednesdays Fee is $6 per person per session. Your place at the table must be arranged - by email - no later than 6 pm on the Monday before To make your booking or to seek more information, please email bowcates04@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you.

Thursday Art Group

The Thursday Art Group (TAG) meets every Thursday at Collins Hall from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm to create, paint, sketch and enjoy meeting like minded souls If you think this group might be for you, pop by and see what we are all about.

WEEKENDS

Saturday Farmers Market at BICS

Annual market at Bowen Island Community School. Browse food, crafts, snacks, and more! 10 am to Noon.

Yoga on the Pier

Saturday & Sunday from 10:15 to 11:15 am. Join the Nectar Yoga team for a relaxing yoga session at the Snug Cove North Dock (left of the ferry ramp) Bring a yoga mat, water, and sunscreen Sessions are weather permitting Pre-registration is recommended, but dropping in can be accomodated if space allows Find more details and sign up at nectaryoga ca

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• Public Open Houses (Cates Hill Chapel, 661 Carter Road)

o Saturday, July 29, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

o Wednesday, August 2, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

• Webinars

o Tuesday, August 1, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

o Thursday, August 10, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm