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EVERY-BUNNYWELCOME! Easter wouldn’t be completewithouta visit from the Easter Bunny-andanegghunt! Around200eager egg-seekers (andtheirparents)cametoBowfestField to takepartinthesearch, hostedbyBowen Recreation. Theegghuntsareexpected to continue at homes around Boweninthenext fewdays as folks celebrate Easter andthelongweekend./ RobWynenphoto
ALEXKURIAL Editor
Patrick Weiler was on BowenIsland last week to announceplans to build morethan100homes on the islandoverthe nextdecade.
TheMPfor West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea toSkyCountry,speaking onbehalf offederal housing ministerSean Fraser,joined MayorAndrew Leonardon Friday tounveilthe details of $1.6 millioninfundingfor themunicipality throughthe federalHousing Accelerator Fund(HAF).MPWeiler spoke totheincreasingattractiveness of theisland as aplace to callhome,notingthe substantialpopulationjumpduringthe pandemic.
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2024 SPRING /SUMMER YOUTH &ADULTPROGRAMS
STARTING APRIL6
Spring Mini House (U5-U8)
BIFC Academy (U8-U13)
BIFC Summer Camps(U8-U13)
Adult Coed Rec(18+)
AllCouncilmeetingsareopen tothepublictoattendin personorelectronically,unless notedotherwise.
April8,2024
1:00pm
RegularCouncilMeeting
DVP20240038(SnugCoveHouse)
RegularCouncilMeeting
1:00pmonMonday,April8,2024
PROJECTDESCRIPTION:
CouncilwillbeconsideringissuingDevelopmentVariancePermit DVP-2024-0038attheirApril8,2024CouncilMeeting.ADevelopment VariancePermitapplicationhasbeensubmittedfor1082MillerRoad (shownonmap)tovaryanumberofregulationstofacilitatethe developmentofa24-unitseniorshousingcomplex.
Theapplicationseeksavarietyofvariances,including:
• increasethetotallotcoveragefrom55%to72%,
• reducetherequiredsetbackstopermittheundergroundparking area,roofoverhang,elevatorshaft,andcedartrellistoextendinto thesetbacks,
• toincreasetheheightofretainingwallsandfencewithinthe setbacks,and
• reducetherequirednumberparkingspacesfrom14to13.
Varianceshavepreviouslybeenissuedforthispropertyin2020and 2021forasimilarproposal.Asthosepermitswerevalidforaperiodof twoyearstheyhavenowexpired.
MOREINFORMATIONATMUNICIPALHALL:
InformationavailableatMunicipalHallbycalling604-947-4255ext 230oremaildmartin@bimbc.caandmakinganappointmenttospeak toDanielMartin,ManagerofPlanningandDevelopment. OfficeHoursareMondaytoFriday,8:30amto4:30pm,excluding statutoryholidays.Moreinformationavailableonourwebiste: www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/planning
YOURCOMMENTSAREWELCOME:
WrittensubmissionsmaybedeliveredtoMunicipalHallby11:00amon April8,2024,inperson,bymail,byfaxorbyemailtomayorandcouncil@ bimbc.ca
VerbalsubmissionsmaybemadetoMayorandCouncilatthemeeting.
Questions?ContactDanielMartin,ManagerofPlanning andDevelopment,byemailatdmartin@bimbc.caor bycalling604-947-4255ext230
TUP20240033(604GraftonRd)
RegularCouncilMeeting
1:00pmonMonday,April8,2024
PROJECTDESCRIPTION:
CouncilwillbeconsideringanapplicationatitsApril8,2024meetingfor atemporaryusepermitfor604GraftonRoad.
KiwiInnovationwishtoconstructatemporarybuildingapproximately 220sq.m.(2,400sq.ft.)inareatobeusedfortheconstructionof prefabricatedhomepanels,comprisingofwoodframingandblownin cellulose.Thepanelsareintendedtosupportconstructionofnetzero homestructures.
Theproposedtemporaryusepermitwouldpermitthisuseasalight manufacturinguseforathree-yearterm.ConditionsontheTUP wouldincludethepropertyowner’sundertakingtoremovebuildingat expiryofTUPandcompliancewithenvironmentalconditionsduring construction.
MOREINFORMATIONATMUNICIPALHALL:
MoreinformationavailableatMunicipalHallbycalling604-947-4255 ext230oremaildmartin@bimbc.caandmakinganappointmentto speaktoDanielMartin,ManagerofPlanningandDevelopment.
OfficeHoursareMondaytoFriday,8:30amto4:30pm,excluding statutoryholidays.
Additionalinformationavailableonourwebiste:
www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/planning
YOURCOMMENTSAREWELCOME:
WrittensubmissionsmaybedeliveredtoMunicipalHallby11:00amon April8,2024:
• Inperson
• Bymail
• Byfax
• Byemailtomayorandcouncil@bimbc.ca
VerbalsubmissionsmaybemadetoMayorandCouncilatthemeeting.
Thisisapublicnoticeundersections213and217oftheCommunityCharter.Themarinewastewateroutfallpipe oftheSnugCoveWastewaterTreatmentPlantisdamagedbeyondrepairandrequiresreplacement.Replacingthe outfallpipewillensurethattreatedeffluentwillbedischargedinaccordancewithBIM’spermittodischargeandwill notcompromisethemarineenvironment.ThereareinsufficientfundsavailableintheSnugCoveSewerReserveto fundthereplacement,andthereforetheprojectmustbefundedthroughtheuseofborrowedfunds.
Weintendtoborrowupto$1,200,000fromtheMunicipalFinanceAuthoritywitha20-yearmaximumrepayment termtofundthiscapitalimprovement.Theloanwouldberepaidbyacombinationoflocalservicetaxanduserrates. IfyourpropertyiswithintheSnugCoveSewerLocalServiceAreaANDisconnectedtoorhaspermissionto connecttotheSnugCoveSewerSystem,youwillbesubjecttoalocalservicetaxforthenext20years.
Theparceltaxperpropertyisallocatedasfollows:
• $850/year
Councilmayproceedwiththisborrowingplanunlessmorethanhalfofthelandownersrepresentingatleast50%of theassessedvalueofthelandandimprovementsthatwouldbesubjecttothelocalservicetax,petitionagainstthe servicebyMay6,2024.
Apetitionagainstisavotingsystembasedonobjection.Ifyouareinfavour,noactionisnecessary.Ifyoudisagree withthisproposal,youneedto“petitionagainst”itbysubmittingaPetitionAgainstResponseFormattachedtothe noticemailedtoaffectedproperties.
YoucangetmoreinformationaboutSnugCoveSewerOutfallReplacementLoanAuthorizationBylawNo.626,2024, thefinancingplanandtheOutfallReplacementProjectontheMunicipalwebsite www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/snug-cove-sewer-outfall-replacement-project/ oratMunicipalHall,981ArtisanLane,BowenIsland.
Ifyouareinfavourofthefinancingplanforthisproject,noactionisnecessary Ifyouarenotinfavour,youmaypetitionagainstthisfinancingplan:
1.ConfirmyourpropertyiswithinthelocalservicesareaANDisconnected/permittedtoconnecttotheSnugCoveSewerService
2. CompleteaPetitionAgainstResponseForm(attachedtothisnotice)
3.SubmittheformtotheCorporateOfficerby4:00pmonMay6,2024.
InpersonorbymailtoMunicipalHall,981ArtisanLane,BowenIsland,BCV0N1G2orbye-mailtobim@bimbc.ca
ThisnoticehasbeenmaileddirectlytoallpropertiesintheSnugCoveSewerLocalServiceAreathatareconnectedtotheSewerService,andpubliclypostedasofMarch27,2024. Questions?PleasecontactHopeDallas,CorporateOfficer,at604-947-4255ext229orbim@bimbc.ca.
TUP20240041(1612JoanAudreyLane)
RegularCouncilMeeting
1:00pmonMonday,April8,2024
PROJECTDESCRIPTION:
BIMhasreceivedaTemporaryUsePermit(TUP)Applicationat1612JoanAudreyLane.BIM staffarepreparingtointroducetheapplicationtoCouncilattheirApril8,2024meeting. CouncilmaychoosetosetaformaldatetoconsiderissuanceoftheTemporaryUse Permit.Additionalnoticewouldbesentadvertisingthedecisiondate.
KirstinaMichaux&ConnorLowerhaveappliedforatemporaryusepermittoenable themtooperateaResidentialGuestAccommodation(RGA)businessintheirhouseon thepropertyforathree-yearterm.TheRGAbusinesswouldoccupythewholehouse, foramaximumof120dayspercalendaryear.Thezoneforthisproperty(Area1of ComprehensiveDevelopment18–ArbutusRidge)doesnotpermittheRGAuse,andsoa TUPisnecessarytopermitthetemporaryuse.Councilmayplaceadditionalconditionsor termsontheTUPpriortoissuance.
MOREINFORMATIONATMUNICIPALHALL:
InformationavailableatMunicipalHallbycalling604-947-4255ext230oremail dmartin@bimbc.caandmakinganappointmenttospeaktoDanielMartin,Managerof PlanningandDevelopment.
OfficeHoursareMondayto Friday,8:30amto4:30pm, excludingstatutoryholidays. Moreinformationavailable onourwebiste:www. bowenislandmunicipality.ca/ planning
YOURCOMMENTSARE WELCOME:
Writtensubmissionsmaybe deliveredtoMunicipalHall by11:00amonApril8,2024,in person,bymail,byfaxorby emailtomayorandcouncil@ bimbc.ca
VerbalsubmissionsmaybemadetoMayorandCouncilatthemeeting.
Questions?ContactDanielMartin,ManagerofPlanningand Development,byemailatdmartin@bimbc.caor bycalling604-947-4255ext230
HappyEasterfolks! Thanks forpicking upa copyofour MarchIsland-Wideissuetostart yourlongweekend. There’sa lot inside to catch uponincludingapairofactiveeventswhich startsign-upson April1-and don’t be fooled, they’re both very real!
Speaking ofactivethe Bowenwaterswerea popularplace to be last weekend, both forregulation sizedsailingboatsandtheir cardboard counterparts.Backonland,the gardeningseasonisoffand runningwith many ways to get involved -evenifyou don’t have agreen space of yourown at home.
Lateroninthe paperwechat with Bowen’s newnurse practitioner,who many of youhave already hadthepleasureofmeeting.And right onthenextpageyou’llfind agroupofIslanders whocame together to sharetheirvisionsof Prideon Bowen. Thereisreallynoend to the amount ofinspiringpeopleonthisisland, and allthecommunity contentinthesepages really drivesthat home.It’sa pleasuretobeableto showcaseiteachweek, andalwaysexcitingto seewhat everyoneisup to around town.
Easterisatimeof rebirth,soperhapsif there’saprojectorhobbyorchallengewhich hasbeenlyingdormant for awhile(Ihave many)theupcomingbreakmightbeagood time to resurrectit. It’s awonderwhat can be putoffor tuckedawayduringthe winter months,butthis weekendis agreat opportunitytogetinspired forthe possibilities ahead.
Andofcourse, good luck cooking up some creativeApril Fools’Day fun too!
Have agreat break!
-AlexKurial, Editor
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Forty-eightenthusiasticlocalsandorganizationleaderscame to watchthe documentary Small Town Pride at the BowenLibrary on March23. Guided by the positive energyofdiscussion-leader LeahGregg, the group sharedtheir visions for celebrating Pride on Bowen. These are manyof the folkswhostayeduntil the very end,proudlyshowingtheir whiteboardfull ofbrainstormedideas. If you’d like to join thenewemaillist to be involvedin planning Prideevents on Bowen, youcanvisitbit.ly/BIPride to signup. And forany folkswhomissedthefilm you can watchit for free on CBC
BillGranger was excited to showoffthe Pink Chionodoxawhich emerged inhis DeepBaygarden followingthe recent snowfall - a very fitting bloom giventheflowers’ nickname:GloryoftheSnow. /Bill Grangerphoto
Born August27th,1949.Sadlyour fatherpassedaway March2nd,2024. Leavingthis worldintoaneternity -2Corinthians5:8Absentfrom thebodypresentwiththe Lord.
Survived by hisdaughtersCorrina(Randy), Renee(Len)hissisterLauretta,his youngerbrothers, Ted (Charlene),Gary(Lisa)andsister-in-lawJoy Davies.Alsomany nephewsandnieces,thegreatandthegreatonesthat follow. He was precededin deathbyhiswifeElizabeth,hisbrother-in-lawSr.KenGisby, eldestbrotherRobert,andBarry(Leslie).
Dad/Bert, alongtime resident,friendandbusinessmanonBowenIsland, sonofMunroeDavies(Minnow)andDorothyDavies wasdiagnosedwith liposarcomainSeptember2023.He waswell takencareofbystaff at InglewoodCareHomealongwiththe chaplainswhoprayedand visited. Ourdad waslovedandcaredfor by many, hispresence, voice,laughter, willbegreatlymissed.Hislegacywillliveoninourlives forever. In remembrance,pleasejoinour family at11a.m. on April27th,2024attheBowenIslandLegionHall#150.
Gem. / Marysia McGilvray photoHappySpring,Bowen IslandTrail SocietyMembers&Friends!
It’stimeforourannualApril30x30–GetOutside Challenge!
It’sagreattimetogetoutsideandgetmoving.Joinusfor anotherApril30x30challenge Allyouhavetodoisgetoutside for30minutesadayfortheentire monthofApril.Youcanhike,paddle, walk,ride,swim,chopwood,golfor whatever–thegoalistobeoutsideand bemoving!
We’reofferingafewtrailclean updaystohelpgetyououtthe house.OurfriendsPicklesand Peanutwillbeleadingagroup trailclean-upworkpartyscheduledforSunday,April14. We alsohavesomegreatprizes alongthewayforparticipantswinnersrandomlychosen!
Sign up by sendingusan email:bowenislandtrailsociety@ gmail.comandwe’llsendyouanactivitytrackingcalendarandaschedule
oftheseawesomeevents.Andletus knowwhatyougetupto–tagusor sendusyourpics!
ThisyearourApril30x30has anewcategory–fordoggos! They just need to be getting out thereforatleast30minseveryday (easy,right?!)
AndApril30x30dogparticipantsreceiveanofficialBITSbranded bandanawhentheysign-up(asmodelledbyFischer&Birkie to the right!)
Bigshoutouttotheverytalented,super-volunteerKristaHennebury ofPoppyprintCreatesforhand-craftingeachdogbandana.ThanksKrista!
RegistrationopensonThursday, March29,2024.
It’salmostApril, so signup soon! Learnmore and get all thedetailson ourwebsite at bowenislandtrailsociety.ca
See you outonthetrails!
- Lisa Brougham Bowen Island Trail SocietyCSA(CommunitySupportedAgriculture)isa fooddistribution systemthatenablesfoodloverstosupportlocalagriculture, connectwith localfarmers,investinthe environmentand guaranteethemselves a shareoffresh,healthylocalproduce ata fairprice. OurCSA programistheperfectway tobringthelocal farmback into yourkitchen.
YourCSA2024Subscriptionincludes20weeks of ourlocal harvestboxes filledwithseasonalandorganicallygrown produce fromEndswellFarm. Atypicalboxwillsupplyacoupleora family of 4withvegetablesforthe week.Dependingontheseason, thereismoreor less choiceanddiversitythroughoutyour membership,i.e.youcanexpectmore springgreensintheearly spring,morerootvegetablesinthe fall,and morediversityinthe height of thegrowingseason.TheEndswellCSABoxisa great supplement to yourgroceryshopping.Theboxesaretobe pickedupweeklyat the BowenIslandFarmersMarketatBICS on Saturdaysbetween10am-12pm,May26 –October5,2024. $950fortheseason ($47.50/ week)
EarlyBirdsignup:endswellfarm.com
DearEditor,
Newgroup-BIFCOW.
InaspiritofcooperationwithourneighbourMetro Vancouver,Iproposetheformationofanewgroup of Bowen Islanders,the“BowenIslandersinFavourofCampingOver Winter”-residentsonlyplease.
Thisgroupwouldadvocateforallowing overnightcampingattheCape-butonlyforthemonthsofNovember throughMarch.Thinkoftheadvantages:
-Nolackofwater!
-Verylowfirerisk!
-TimedforlowFerryutilisation!
-Probablylowoccupancyratessolowwear on our roads!
-Supportforstrugglingrestaurantsoverthisperiod!
-Refutesallsuggestionsofnotlovingourneighbours!
-Thislistgoeson!
-Peter Matthews
Step into theGrafton CommonsCommunity Garden forour next growingseason. Come outand learnabout regenerative agriculture, socialize, breathedeep, connect with nature.
VolunteersmeetSunday, Tuesdayand Friday mornings in the garden.Comeasyou areable.
Dropbyoremail formoreinformation bowenfoodresilience@gmail.com
SeymourLanding’snewestsubdivisionisnow forsale. These sunny, southeast-facingproperties arenestled into the coastalbluffs above Seymour Bay,offering viewsofthe Strait of Georgia, Vancouver, andMount Baker. Located justa short walk from Bowen’s9-holepublic golf course,the beach, andanextensivetrail network.
Startingfrom$1,710,000+GST
759 SeymourBay Drive(Lot8)
•Mainfloor: 1,300s.f.,2 bedrooms, 2bathrooms,open-concept kitchen/dining/ living,laundry.
•Lower floor:1,300s.f. unfinished,with multiple optionstoadd additional living space noworinthe future.
•Optional 2-car garage or carport.
765 SeymourBay Drive(Lot7)
•3 bedrooms +den, 2.5bathrooms.
•1,872s.f. over 2storeys.
•Multiplelower floor layoutstochoosefrom.
•Optional 2-cargarageorcarport.
IslandsTrustpassedabudgetjustshy of $11millionfor theupcomingyear.
Theexacttotalof$10.98million,upfromlastyear’s$9.7 millionbudget,isdividedbetweenan operationsbudget of$9.65million,specialprojectstotalling$983,000,and $347,000allocatedforthepurchase of capitalassets.In 2023/24thesenumberswere$8.6million,$651,296,and $134,300respectively.
OnBowenIsland,whichcontributestothe organizationviaaspecialmunicipaltaxlevy,thisyear’s paymentcomesto$391,260.It’sanincreaseof13.1 percentfromlastyear’stotalof$345,989.Thenumber fluctuatedseveraltimesthroughoutthereviewprocess, from 18.7 percentdownto11.9,beforesettlingatthe finaltally.
Bowen’stotalisnearlydoublethe6.86percent increaseoflastyear,whichfolloweda fourpercent jumptheyear before.Asapercentageoftheorganization’s total budget howeverBowen’scontribution isalmostexactlythesame,3.56percentthisyear comparedto3.57for2023/24.
Ofthe13.1percent,12percentisexpectedtocome fromtheexistingtaxbase,withtheremaining1.1percent fromnewconstructionanddevelopmentontheisland.
Projectsplanned by IslandsTrustfortheyearahead include thecreationofanaccessibilitycommitteeand severallanduseplanningprojects.ManyofthesearetakingplaceonSaltSpringIsland, such asreviewsoftheir OfficialCommunityPlan(OCP)andLandUseBylaws (LUB),andagroundwatersustainabilityproject.
Inquiries
Cole Westersund
(Personal RealEstate Corporation)
Cell:604-360-0793
Email: cole@landquest.com
Website: www.landquest.com/realtors/cole-westersund
Another major goaloftheTrust this yearisupdatingthe group’s Policy Statementand Conservancy Plan. Funding willalso go toward creatinganonline bylawcomplianceand enforcementinformation portal.
“Innavigatingdevelopmentofthe2024/25budget,trusteesfacedtoughdecisionsandfoundcompromises,”said IslandsTrustCouncilchairPeterLuckhaminastatement. “ThisbudgetallowsIslandsTrusttoprogresswork on strategicinitiativesthatareimportanttocommunities.Weareso pleasedtohavesecuredmorethan$830,000ingrantfundingfornextyear,”headded.
The Trust’s$834,000ingrantsthisyearrepresents a recordfortheorganization,previouslysetin2022/23 with$768,500.
Other majorprojectsaroundthe Gulf Islands overthe coming yearincludea reviewof Gabriola Island’s OCP and LUB, ahousingaccessandaffordability project on North Pender Island,andhousing reviewprojectson Mayneand Denman Islands.
Bowen’sTopProducingREALTOR
2020-2022
Top10%ofRealtorsintheRealEstate BoardofGreater Vancouver
IDYLLICHOMEON TEN WATERFRONT ACRES 1,788SF,3 BED,2 BATH FEATURING ATENNISCOURT
HAYESROADBUILDINGLOTSTHENEXTPHASE OFARBUTUSRIDGE NEWPRICESSTARTING AT $600,000 FEATURINGVIEWSAND EASYBUILDS
604.910.3401
felliottbowen@gmail.com bowenhomes.ca
SpecializinginBOWENISLAND andHOWESOUND
Friday,March29,2024
At theendof February2024, Bowen Island’s YoY* changeintheMLS® Home Price Indexor Benchmark Pricewas-8.0 percentlowerthanin February 2023 –the highest YoYlosscompared to other Metro Vancouvermunicipalitiesandreflectionthe YoY DollarVolumeof Sales($62,028,000) down-30 percentfrom2023 andhalfofthe volumein2022.
Thegood newsforthoseplanningon sellingisthattheAverageSalePrice wasup 2.1 percent YoY, year-to-date(YtD) Dollar Volumeof Sales was$6,990,500comparedto $4,534,900for2023,andthenumberofdays onmarketwasdown,an early indicatorthat the marketmay be moreactivethisyear.
9.1%
From Feb28,2023
12.8%
Thehighest soldprice YtDwas$1,849,000 for a3-bedroom,3- bathroomhomein BowenBayandthelowestsold price was $887,500for a3-bedroom,2-bathroom homein Scarborough/EagleCliff.
Themarketshows signsofhavingmoved throughtheadjustmentscomingoffthe COVID'boom'andtheincreaseininterest rates,andoverthe past yearhas stabilized.
Land sales remain slow, withno sales registeredinJanuaryorFebruary;however, these twomonthsarehistoricallyquiet.
Withinterestratesanticipated to edge downslightlyoverthe year,bothsellersand buyersseemtobemorewilling to enterthe market.
TimothyRhodes,REALTOR® tim@rhodesonbowen.com
FromJan.31,2024 DOLLARVOLUME
FromJan.31,2024
From Feb28, 2023
From Jan.31,2024 NEWLISTINGS
From Feb28,2023
26.0% From Feb28,2023
10.8%
From Jan.31,2024
NO CHANGE
From Feb28, 2023 MLS®
1
From Jan. 31,2024
8.0% YoY From Feb28, 2023
This sparkling CatesHill rancher,just7 yearsold,sitsona sunny, south-facing lot, walkingdistancetoSnug Cove,the ferryand schools.
Young family?All thebedroomsare on onefloor,it’sonthe school bus route, andhas alargedeckperfect fortoddlers’ play-dates–andforentertainingtheir parents.
Looking to downsize?The leveldriveway, levelentry,and onefloor livingare perfectfor aging-in-place, andthebasement offers flex space andlotsofroomfor aworkshop, hobbyroom, andstorage forall thekids’stuff (althoughyou maynot want to tellthem).
Home-basedbusiness? Theflex spaceand storageinthe basement opensup so many opportunities.
Lots of secure,easy outdooraccessstoragefor bikes, kayaks, gardeningtools,and winter tires.
OPENHOUSE:Saturday &Sunday, April30&31,11:00AM-3:00PM
Registrationforthe7thAnnualSwimBowenFundraiser opensApril1for75luckyswimmers!
TheswimisonSaturdayJuly13 at 10am,withregistrants swimmingeither750metresor1500metresinTunstallBay. Wesell outquickly,sohop onto swimbowen.com toregister earlyto avoiddisappointment!
AllproceedsbenefittheSwimBowenCancerCare Fund, supportingBowenIslandresidents inactivecancertreatment.Thanksto allofyou,todatetheCancerCareFundhas giftedatotalof$85,300incancercaregifts.
Thankstoouramazingcommunityandcorporatesponsors,wewill celebrateeventdaywithanawardsceremony burstingwithprizesrecognizingthetopoverallfinishers inboththe1500and750metreevents,fundrawprizes,andadeluxe threenightWhistlerGetawayforthetop singlefundraiser.
Wanttoregisterasateam?We’vegotyoucovered.New this year,teamsofuptofourswimmerscanregisterwith thetopfundraisingteamwinning- youguessedit - agreat prize. Howitworks:theteamcaptainregistersfirstand
Interact with visitors and Be agreatambassadorfor theIsland
Pleasesetupanappointmentbeforehand rentals@bowenebikes.caor778-956-7946
If youwant to learnhow to communicate effectively, runabusiness, and setyourself up forsuccess, then thisis thejob foryou.
HiringFrontof House, Managers, SalesStaff.
registerstheteamname.Teammemberscanthen register,searchfor theirteamnameandjoin.Doteammembershavetoswimthesamedistance?No!WhatifIwant toswitchteams? No problem.Thesedetailscan be edited afterregistration.
Anothernewfeaturethisyearischiptiming whereeach swimmerwearsabandsotheirfinishtimeisautomaticallyrecorded.Thisaddition willeasethefinishlinework forvolunteersandimprovetheoveralleventexperience forswimmers.
WeareagainofferingFREEregistrationtothoseswimmersraising$400ormoreontheirSwimBowenfundraising page.Everyparticipanthasanonlinepagetocustomize withaphotoandanopportunitytotellus whatlights you upaboutoceanswimmingandSwimBowen.Orheck,tell usabigbeautifulstoryandbeincludedinanamazingdraw prize!ShareyourSwimBowengoalswithfriendsandfamily andwatchthemagicunfold.
AlongwiththeeverexcellentSwimbuddy,limitededition 100 percentEgyptiancottonembroideredbeachtowelscan beaddedtoyour registration.Gorgeous!
EveryyeartheSwimBowenteam marvelsathowthis eventbringstogetherswimmers,volunteers,donorsand sponsorsforthisjoyfuleventallwhile raisingfundsforour
JenniferHenrichsenandAndreaBastinallsmiles forSwimBowen2023./AlysWilliams photo friendsandneighboursenduringthelessjoyfulexperience ofcancertreatment.It’sreallyhardwork.
Buttogetherwecanperhapsmakeitalittleeasierand createasenseofagencyinthefaceofadiseasethatcan makeusfeelsoutterlypowerless.
Formoreinformationonsponsoring,volunteering or donatingto SwimBowen,pleasevisitusat SwimBowen.com andexperiencethejoyofsupportingthebestlittleeventin theGulfIslands. Friday,
Thankyoutoourgenerous sponsorsto datewhokeep usafloatinthemostamazingway:BrianSmallwoodDelta SuitesWhistler,NetworkBonding&Insurance,Ratcliff LLP,RedmondLaw,MaryLynnMachadoPersonal RealEstateCorporation,BowenEventRentals,First CreditUnion,ToshHome&Garden,OrchardRecovery Centre,PositivelyFit,CedarWellness,BowenIsland MassageTherapy,SangredeFrutaBotanical,SweetSalal, RainforestDigital,TunstallBayBeachClub,ourteam ofextraordinaryphotographers,andalloftheBowen businessescontributingtoournowfamousprizesfor eventparticipants.
Februaryequalledtheopeningmonth of2024withthreehomesalesacross theisland.
AlsosimilartoJanuarywasthelocationoflastmonth’stopsaleonBowen’s westside.Thepropertyat1473Adams Roadisbyfarthelargesttobesold duringtheyoungyearataspacious10 acres.The45-yearoldthree-bedroom, one-bathroomrancherwith basement closedfor$1.75millionafter47dayson themarket.
The1,730squarefoothouse is uniquelyconstructedconsisting oftwo largecircularstructuresoneitherend with aconnectingmiddle. Asfor the restof theacreage,thelistingemphasizestheabilitytosubdividethepropertyintoamaximumoffour2.5-acre lots.Thelargemajorityofthelandis currentlyforested.
February’ssecond-highestsalewas anotherrancherwithabasement, thoughontheoppositesideofthe island.The56-yearold three-bed,twobathhomeat1511EagleCliffRoadsold for$1.22millionafterjustsixdaysof
beinglisted.
Alargedeckfacingsouthoverlooks HoweSound,andthe propertyisafew hundredfeetawayfromthetrailtoEagle CliffBeach. The 0.44-acreplotofland hasmultiplegardensgearedtowardbee visitationalongwithashed.And inside thehouse,whichtotals1,603 square feet,areafinishedlowerleveland brickfireplace.
And,keepingwiththethemeof the month,thepurchaseof1305Chevy Chase Lanecompletedahattrickofrancher with basementsalesinFebruary The 1,249 squarefoothome withthreebedroomsand twobathroomssoldfor$887,500after 17 daysofbeingavailable.
Muchoftheinteriorinthe31-year oldhomehasbeenrecentlyrenovated includingtheadditionofheatedtile flooringineachbathroom. The house alsofeaturesascreened-inporch. Outsideonthequarter-acreofland are severalrhododendronbushes,plus a concretepadwhichcouldbehometo a hottub.
Februaryalso hadasale on Gambier Island,thoughunlikeJanuary’spurchase ofa vacantlot this onehasa houseincluded.Thetwo-storey,three-bed,three-bath homewithbasementat492Shawanabe
Thehomeat1473AdamsRoad(andthe10acresitsitson)wasFebruary’stop saleat$1.75million(above).Nexthighestwas1511EagleCliffRoadselling for$1.22million(below)./Zealty.ca photos
Roadonthesouthwest portionofthe islandclosedfor$875,000aftercoming ontothemarketlastAugust.Thehouseis justeightyearsoldandsitsonahalf-acre ofland.
Insidethe2,024squarefoothouseare
highceilingsstretchingmorethan20 feet,alongwithpicturewindowscoveringthesamedistance.Decksarelocated on both sidesofthehouse,andthereare multiplesheds,awoodpilearea,and a hottub.
Springhassprung,atleastwehopeso.It’stimeto sowseedsinpreparationforthecoming season’s vegetablecrops.
AtGraftonAgricultural Commons,seedlingswillbegrowinginabrandnewpolytunnel,akagreenhouse,thanksto ourgenerousdonors.
Twoexperimentsareunderwayinthegardenforthis growingseason.ThefirstbeganinJanuaryby planting someseedsusing“wintersowing”.We’llseehowthey farecomparedtotheonesgrowinginwarmthunder
growlights.ThesecondexperimentispartofaSeeds ofDiversity‘CommunityGrowOut’projecttoimprove groundcherries.
TheCommonsisalwayslookingfor volunteergardeners.It’s agreatopportunitytolearnaboutregenerative agriculture–ano-tillmethodthatmimicsnature – share yourskillsandknow-how,socialize, and contributeto yourcommunity.
Thankyoutodonorstothepolytunnel:Rotary Club of Bowen Island,theCommunityFoundationofBowenIsland, Mount GardnerHoldingsLtd./Lakelands Development, andtheGovernmentofCanada’sNewHorizonsfor SeniorsProgram.
Theremaycomeatimewhenwefaceunexpectedserious illness,atriptoemergency,ortheneedtoletourhealthcare providersknowourwishesforimmediatecare.
Ifweenterthehealthcaresysteminformedandeducated,wereceivemoreattention,understandourtreatmentbetterandcanactaspartnersin our care…and THAT’sempowerment!
SeniorsKeepingYoungSociety(SKY),the Bowen IslandCommunityHealthCentre,and the CommunityResponseNetworkarepartneringwith guestspeakersConnie Jorsvik,educator, author, publicspeaker,independenthealthcarenavigatorandpatientadvocate,andSarahGibson,BC CRNrepresentative.
TheyarepresentingaworkshoponSaturday,April20 from10amto2:30pmintroducingthe topicsof“Navigating theBCHealthcareSystem”,“AgeismanditsImpacton SeniorHealth”,and“AdvanceCarePlanning”.
This willtakeplace at the Legion;thereisno charge for this eventanda simplelunch will be provided. Forinformation:info@skyonbowenisland.ca. And please RSVP by April 16 to:colleenoneil@bowenhealthcentre.com
Please joinusforthisempoweringworkshopto gain understandingandclarityaroundtheseimportanttopics.
BowenIslandpatientshaveanewfaceto looktofortheirhealthcareneedsfollowing therecentarrivalofLauraFitzGerald, a familynursepractitioner.
FitzGeraldispartofthecareteamat thenewBowenIslandCommunityHealth Centre,startingherrole onthe island six months ago. Whileoriginallyfrom Ontario, themovetoBowenwasahomecoming ofsortsforLaura.ShegrewupinWest Vancouverandwenttohighschoolwith manyBowenstudentswhomadetheferry commutetoWestVancouverSecondary School–severalofwhomstillliveonthe islandtoday.
Laura’sownjourneyinhealthcarebegan early,whichshecreditstoinspirationfrom herparents,herfatherarespiratoryphysicianandmotheraphysiotherapist(aposition shestillholdstothisday).“Theyboth lovedtheirwork andthatabilitytocarefor peopleandmakeadifference. Isawthat satisfactionandit reallywasanimpetus formetostudytobearegisterednurse,” saysFitzGerald.
Aftergraduatingasaregisterednurse (RN)LauraspentayearatLionsGate HospitalinNorthVancouverworkingin acutemedicinebeforemakingthedecision topursuepediatrics.Thismeantamove to BCChildren’s Hospitalandarolewith thenurseresourceteam,ajobwhichtook herthroughtheER,ICU, inandoutpatient units,andmanyotherwingsofthehospital.
Withseveralyearsofexperiencebehind herFitzGeraldmadethe decisiontoreturn toschooltobecomeanursepractitioner (NP),earningaMastersinNursingfrom theUniversityofBritishColumbiain2016. FitzGerald’sfocuswasfamily medicine, attractingherduetoitsfocuson building
long-termconnectionswithherpatients –“fromzeroto100”shesays,andsometimes beyond.“Ireallylovethatabilitytocarefor peoplethroughouttheiragecontinuumand seepeoplethroughouttheirlifespan.”
“Thenursepractitioner roleblendsboth nursingaswellasmedicine,whichare very complimentaryinnature.Myhopeandgoal asanNPistohelppatientsachieveoptimalwellnessandminimizetheburdenof chronicdisease,”sheadds.
Laura’spathnextledhertoKamloops andajobwithInterior Healthworkingin Indigenous primary care. While mainly basedon-reserveatTk’emlúpsFirstNation, LauraalsotravelledtootherclinicsthroughouttheSecwépcemcNations,including BonaparteFirstNationnear Cache Creek. FitzGerald’steamincludedherselfanda familydoctorastheprimary carecomponent,alongwithseveralotherhealthcare professionalssuchasdentists,counsellors, dieticians,andsocialnavigators.“Itwas really wonderfultoseeteam-based care in actionand to seeitsbenefit,”shesaysofthe group’swork.
“Buildingtrust wasahugecomponentof thecarethatIprovided,”saysFitzGerald, explainingoneofhermotivatorsforpursuingworkwithFirstNationsgroupsisa passionforhealthequity.Shenotesthe historicalobstaclesandprejudices which havelongpreventedmany Indigenous people fromaccessingproperhealth care, withmanyofherownpatientsthemselvessurvivorsoftheKamloops Indian ResidentialSchool.
“Iwashumbledtoheartheirsurvivorship storiesandbuildthattrust,”saysFitzGerald. “Therewasalotofsatisfactioninbeing abletoprovidethatcare,andbridgecareto specialistsifneeded.”
Lauraalsoassisted with wildfireevacuationcareduringconsecutivesummerswhen peoplewouldarriveinKamloopsafter being
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forcedtofleetheirhomes.Withoutaccessto theirusualcareproviders,FitzGeraldand otherswouldstepintohelpthedisplaced evacueeswithanymedicalneedsuntilthey couldgohome.
“Itwasvery rewardingworkand my first tasteofruralhealthcare,”shesaysofher entireKamloopsexperience.
Itwasbackin2018duringavisithome thattheprospectofcomingtoBowenIsland firstlandedonLaura’sradar. Duringa trip toherdentistinfact,whohappenedto beBowenresidentDr.PeterKearney.He mentionedthattheisland wasgoing to be buildingahealthcentreandwould needa nurse practitioner.Thoughtheopeningdate was still years away,Laurasaidtheseedhad beenplanted which wouldonedaygrow intoanislandmove.
InthemeantimeFitzGeraldhadmoved backtoVancouverandwasworkingat Lu’maMedicalCentre,continuingherwork inIndigenousprimarycare.When Bowen’s healthcentrebrokegroundin2021her interestinthenewventure was renewed. AndwhenLaurareachedouttotheboard earlythenextyear,herconversationswith executivedirectorSuzanneSaatchiand then-boardmemberDr.LloydPurdyconvincedhertherewasahomeforanurse practitioneratthecentre.
“IreallylovedtheAlliedHealthcomponentandthattherewasgoingtobeateambasedcareapproach,whichiswhatI’ve worked withandseentheadvantage of in theInterior,”sheexplained, thehealth centre combining familydoctors,nursepractitioners,andother medicalspecialists.
“Thatimpact,andtheabilitytoprovide healthpromotionas wellas preventative care,it’sabeautifulthing,”saysFitzGerald. “It’snotalwaysreactivecare,you’reable tocreatechangeinpeople’shealthhabits–moreofapreventativecareapproach, which nursepractitionersreallyembody,as wellas familydoctors.”
Professionallythemovewastheperfect fit,andpersonallytoo–LauraandherhusbandStefanhadrecentlywelcomedtheir firstchildandwerelookingforasmaller communitytocallhome.Thefamilymoved toBowenin2022,andLaura,havingcontinuedher workinVancouverinthemean-
time,finallybeganwiththehealthcentrein Octoberlastyear.
OneofFitzGerald’sbiggestgoalsinher newroleistoshowpeoplethefullrange ofcareanursepractitionercanprovide.“I thinkabigquestionis,cananursepractitionerbemyautonomousprimarycare provider? Whichisafairquestion.IhopeI caninstillfaiththatnursepractitionersare abletobeaperson’sprimarycareanchor, andI’mabletoprovidefullspectrumcare similartoafamilydoctor,”saysFitzGerald.
“Wehavedifferentpathwaystogetto oureducationandgoals,butwe do followthesameguidelines.I’mtrainedin a biomedicalmodelwhereIfocusonboth preventativecareaswellasacutecare,so seeingpeoplethroughchronic diseaseand episodichealth challenges,”sheexplains. Laurasayssofarit’sbeenamixofwhether peoplearefamiliarwithherpositionornot, butfindsthey’reveryreceptiveonceshe explainsthejobofanNP.
Laura has wasted no timeinvolving herselfinthe communityeither,already taking part ina Bard on the Rock productionofA Winter’s Tale, making use of a Neighbourhood Small Grant to bring a smile to a sad busshelter,orholding serve at the Tunstall Bay tenniscourts. “It’s a beautifulcommunity to be a part of,” says Laura. “I’mlookingforward to beingon Bowenlong-term.”
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KIMSINCLAIR
Better at HomeonBowen
Backin2021 the BetteratHome on BowenProgramcametoBowen.Nowin our fourthyearweareampingupourGardening AngelsProgramtoprovidegardeninghelp toseniorswhomanagetheirowngardens.
Theamazinggroupof existingvolunteerswouldlovetowelcomenewmembers. Volunteerscanbeassignedagardentowork onwhentheycan,orworkin agroupof like minded soulsonseveral differentgardens. Icanalsobeseenoutthereinthesummer lendingahand!
Aquotefromoneofourseniors:“Kimand herteamhavesavedmemorethan once withtheircareofmygarden.Theyareallso
friendly andpoliteandcaringtoo”.
Iamthecoordinatoroftheprogram, Kim Sinclair,andIalways welcomenew volunteers.Whetheryouhavetwohoursper monthor20hourstogive,yourtimeis very valuabletome,theteamandofcourseto theseniors.
Otherservicesthattheprogramoffers via ourwonderfulvolunteersaretransportto appointmentsbothonandoffoftheisland, lighthomerepair,andthereisalwaystime forsomefriendlyvisiting!
Ifyouhaveparentsontheislandwho couldbenefitfromtheprogram’shelp,are asenioryourself,orifyouwouldliketo volunteer,pleasegetintouch.Icanbe reached at 236-988-9704 or via email atkim.sinclair@nscr.ca
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“Thatdemandtobehere…hasnotchangedthecharacter ofthisplace.Butithascreatedchallenges forlocalstofind aplace forthemselvesortheirkids. Andit’salso created achallengetofindplacestoliveforpeoplethatkeep this islandrunning,especiallyinthesummer,”hesaid.
Weilerexplainedthefundingwill“deliversignificant lastingchangestothewaythathomesare builton-island, changesthatwillteardownthebarriersand stumbling blocksthatslowshousingdown.”
OnBowen,thosechangesmeanamending severalcurrentrequirementsforhomebuilding.Theseincludeestablishingdevelopmentcostchargesand a digitale-permittingsystem,reducingminimumparkingrequirementsfor developments,andestablishing aplantomakepubliclands availableforaffordablehousing.Thenewinitiativesare predictedtohelpbring35 new housing unitstothe island overthenextthreeyears,with atotalof114expectedover thenext10years.
“Whatwe’reseeingintermsofthechangesthatneedto happenatthemunicipallevelisreallydoing someplanningtocreatetheconditionsthatwillallowthe building ofnewhousing,”saidLeonard.“We knowthatthingslike permittingcantake alongtime.We knowthatsomeofthe regulationslikeparkingstandardscanimpede thecreation ofnewhousingandlanduseonspecificlotsthatarebeing built forhousing.”
Theagreementwillalsoemphasizerelationshipswith localnon-profithousingsocietieslookingto buildon Bowen.BothWeilerandLeonardlaudedtheeffortsmade
Saturday,
byBowenIslandResilient CommunityHousing (BIRCH) and theLookoutSocietyinworkingtoward a24-unit rental housingprojectonMillerRoad.Earlier inthe weektheprovincialCommunityHousingFund announced thisproject willbeincludedinitsnextroundof funding.
“The HAFfundingherefromthefederallevelwillcertainlyhelpsupport projectslikeBIRCH’s,andotherprojects moving forward,that mayadvanceasthisclimateofprovidingnewhousing –andparticularlyaffordablehousing– is underway,” saidthemayor.
“There’s twoforks –oneissupporting(housing)projects thatalreadyexist,andtheotherone is applyingfunding to some of theplanningtools thatwillcreate theconditionsfor morehousingtobebuilt,”saidLeonardoftheoverall HAF fundingpackage.
While theisland’spopulation hasgrownoverall recently, Leonardsayshehopes thenewfunding will reduce thestoriesof residentswho findthemselvesunabletostay onBowen.“Weknow thatevery year welose neighbors, welose friendsto housinginsecurity…they’reoftengetting displacedandpricedoutofthe marketon thisisland,” saidLeonard.
“Throughthework thatourcouncil hasdoneand the workthatourstaffherehasdoneat themunicipality,creatingmorediversesourcesofhousing hasbeenidentified as astrategicpriorityofthemunicipality.Thisfunding willgo a long wayinhelpingcreatethose opportunities,” headded.
The mayorwasasked if hecouldenvisionfuture density developmentoutside ofSnugCove,where housingprojects
such asthe futureBIRCH project or theisland’s apartment buildingare located.“Ithink it’s apossibility. We’reseeing proposals anddesires from the community,forexample, for projects thatwouldleadtomoredensity,whether it’stiny homecommunities or small-scale apartment buildingunits. Thereis benefit to be had bybuildingdensity –costs come down,costsgetsshared,theinfrastructure connections get shared.”
“Thatsaid,thereisanOfficial CommunityPlan review that’s goingtobecomingalongwherewe do specifically look at sustainabledevelopment,sothat we’reable to balanceanydensityincreasesthatwehavewiththeactual tangiblelimits ofourecosystems and socialfabric of our communities,” saidLeonard.
Themayoralsospoke tothe importance ofimplementingdevelopmentcostcharges(DCC), whichchargesnew developments in ordertohelp fund the infrastructure necessary toaccommodatemorepeopleinacommunity.BowenhasDCC in place on parks,but not wateror sewage. “Wehave not had those for the 25 years since the municipalitywas created,and it’s unusualto see that acrossourotherneighbouring jurisdictions…itis work thathas to bedone if weare going tosustainablybuild newhousing while at the sametimemanagingourown costswithinthemunicipality to deliver the infrastructure,” said Leonard.
The mayor addedthiswouldpromptaninvestigationof where future growthshouldtakeplace on Bowen in orderto bestutilizeand establishtheinfrastructure madeavailable through increasedDCC.
Friday, March29,2024
Thursday, March28
Movie NightattheLibrary
Thismonth’s movieis Rockfield(2020),a music documentary about Rockfield Studios,afarmandlive-in recording studioin Wales,where someofthegreatest bandsand musiciansof ourtime have recorded someoftheirbiggest hit records.Dropin,90minutes. Rated14A.6pm start.
Friday, March29
SKY Walk
Meet atQuarry Park at 10:30amfora walk to Headwaters.
Saturday, March30
FrenchConnectionsattheLibrary
Dropinand joinus to practice your conversational French, and get to knowotherFrench language learners on Bowen Island! Thefocusison beginnerandintermediate speakers. Meets10:30 to 11:30am.bipl.ca/French
Saturday, March30
SKY Scrabble
SKY Scrabblelovers uniteforhead-to-headfriendly Scrabble games,for55+. RSVPtoinfo@skyonbowenisland. ca fora seat at atableas spaceislimited at ournewly opened Seniors Cottageon CardenaDrive.
Sunday, March31
SKY Hangouts
Dropin at the Cottageon CardenaDrive: We will be offeringa warm place to stopinforacoffee, tea andatreat while visiting withfellow seniorsorfriends.From1 to 3pm.
MONDAY,APRIL1
Open Mic Night at Doc’sw/ Special GuestChad Kroeger Comedown to Doc Morgan’sandshowoff your musicaltalents! Burn It to theGround with guesthost Chad Kroegerfrom Nickelback. Allinstrumentsand singing styles
welcome. No cover, 19+,4drinkminimum.5 to 8pm.
Tuesday, April2
Spring BookClub
How To Know a Person by DavidBrooks.Allaroundusare peoplewhofeelinvisible,unseen, misunderstood.Brooks sets out to helpusdo better, posing questionsthat areessentialforallif you want to knowa person. Book club meets at 6pm. Registeronlinewww.sweatthetechniquestudio.com Bookis availablefor purchase in studio.
Saturday, April6
Meditationwith Laura
Afree,monthly sittinggroup, Saturday at 10:30am (please notetime change fromtheusual10am) at Bowen Court. Guidedmeditationfor40minutes,followed by 20 minutes ofdiscussionforthosewho wish to stay.Alllevels welcome.
Laura Quilici has beenpracticingmindfulnessmeditation for over20 yearsand currently servesas Board Chairof the BC Insight Meditation Society. Formoreinformationemail Laura at lauq@shaw.ca
Saturday, April6
FibreArts Guild Fundraiser
Bowen Island FibreArts Guild will be hosting a Cleanup Saleand Fundraiser at Collins Hallfrom11am to 1 pm. Featuring “Filla Bag” andindividualpricingoffabric, wool, magazines/books, buttons,feltand much more! You won’t be disappointed– we have itall!
Saturday, April6
Teen Advisory Group attheLibrary
TAG (Teen AdvisoryGroup)isfor teens who want to make the Library betterforthemselvesandforother teens,and get volunteerhours too!Dropinfrom1:30 to 3pm. bipl.ca/tag
Sunday, April7
Book Donation Day attheLibrary
Starts at 10amand runsuntil volunteers’ binsarefull (no laterthan12pm).A volunteer willpre-screen your donationswhile youwaitand willacceptthosethat meet
don’t need to have major impacts.
donation guidelines. Donors willneed to take back any itemsthat donotmeetthe guidelines. Find outmore at bipl.ca/donatebooks
Saturday, April13
Johnny& June’s Rockin’ Roadhouse
Live musicaltribute to Johnny Cash& June Carter Cash. Withthe BC Three at Bowen Island Legionfrom TIME. Tickets$25, available at the Legion.
Sunday, April14
Bring Your Own BookClubattheLibrary
A casual book club to discuss books you’ve read old and new, loved or hated Get recommendationsandmeet other book-lovinglocals!All agesofadultsand youth welcome to drop infrom Noon to 1pm. bipl.ca/byobook
Friday, April19
Dementia WorkshopattheLibrary
Dementia Workshop: Dementia Friends. We all have a part to play!Small, everyday actions canhelp buildacommunitythat is inclusive, supportiveofand safefor people living withdementia. Free for everyone Registrationis required. Please callthe First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033 to register to attend. At the Bowen Library. Presented by Alzheimer Societyof BC, with support from Bowen Island Public Library.
WEDNESDAYS
StorytimeattheLibrary
Afree,drop-inprogramof storiesand songs for2-4 yearoldsandtheir caregivers! Runsfrom10:30 to 11am. Returns on April10and runsthrough June5.bipl.ca/storytime
BowenBridge
1:30 to 4:30pm at Bowen Court. Fee $5 per person per session. Book by email (bowcates04@gmail.com)no laterthan 6 pmon Monday.Alsoemailformore information.
Meditation Evenings
Every Wednesdaynightfrom7 to 8pm. Please contact John at 604-506-7197formoredetails.
