SANTA’SELVES Light Up Bowenisall about its volunteers, whohavebeenoutandabout brighteningupthe Cove inholidaycheerthepasttwo weeks. Someofthe eagerelvesdoing the decoratinginclude(L-R) RickBurrows,Margaret Gray,Chelsea Strang(alsoanevent organizer) &Bailey Hathaway. Decorationswill continuenextweek aheadoftheLightUpBowen SantaClaus Parade on Saturday, December6. Thefunstarts at 5:30pm,more detailsintheCalendar! /MurrayAthertonphoto
Another year of Generosity& Community Care at theFood Bank
MARGARETGRAY
Contributor
As we enterthe winter season, atimewhen Bowen’s generosityisalwaysespeciallyvisible,wewanttoshare anupdate onthe past year at the BowenIslandFood Bank:whatwe’ve accomplishedtogether,and howyou cancontinue supportingyourneighboursinwaysthat trulyhelp.
Foranyonewho maynot know,the BowenIsland Food Bank is open 24/7,fullyanonymous, and available to any Bowenresident orfamilywho needsit. It’s locatedin theentrance to the United Church at 1122 MillerRoad. Whether someoneneedshelp once or on anongoingbasis, the food bank ishere, quietly, respectfully,and without judgment. It exists becauseofthe people who call this island home.
This yearshowed, with remarkable clarity,howdeeply BowenIslanderscarefor oneanother.Weare entirely volunteer-run and community-funded,and everywinisa directresultofyoursupport.
ThesegreatpostersareillustratingthelatestRotaryproject ‘ShineBrightatNighton Bowen’.Atthistimeofyear,all motoristsonBowennarrowly avoidhittingeitherapedestrian oracyclistonthedarkroads ofBowen.Withtheblackouterwearthatweallwearnowadays, we who are pedestrians andcyclistsexposeourselvesto dangerfromourdriving friends andneighbours.
Thanksforallthegreatsubmissions this week everyone! We’vegotlotstoread andsee fromaroundtheislandasyou flipthroughthisissue’spages.Ifyou’re inspired by the LightUpcrewand find yourself puttingtogether somefestivedecorations at home,you’reencouragedto sendin yourholiday display picsas well!
Ourfirst Craft Fairsofthe seasonare thisupcoming weekend, at Artisan Square andthe Legion. Come outand support ourlocalartistsand vendors! Findallthe detailsbetween ourCalendarand ourspecial Holiday Guide -whichisnow available around town inallofits40-page glory!
-AlexKurial, Editor
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Themagicisback!TheKnickKnack Nook’sbelovedChildren’sHoliday ShoppingDayreturnson Sunday, December14from Noon to 2pm,anafternoonwherethestorebecomesawonderlandforkidsages3–12,andour volunteers gettobehonoraryelves.
TheNookwillbeclosedtoadults during thistimesoouryoungshopperscanexplore thestoreattheirownpace.Throughoutthe year,volunteershavebeentucking away fun,unique,andaffordabletreasureschosenespeciallyforthisdayinmind.Prices rangefrom$1 to $10.
Uponarrival,eachchildwillbegreeted
byafriendlyvolunteer“shoppingbuddy”to helpthemfindjust-rightgiftsforthespecial peopleintheirlives.Olderkidsarewelcome toshopsolo.Whilethey’rebusyinside,parentscanstaycozyoutdoors with hotpunch, cookies,anda warmingfirepit.Andnotto worry,ifit’saclassicBowendrizzle,acoveredtentwillkeepeveryonedry.
BobwasborninRedDeer,Alberta,on March 26,1953,to parents ArtandJoan Miller.The familyspenttimeinKamloopsbeforesettling in West Vancouver.Hischildhoodwas filled withsummeradventuresattheircottage onKeatsIsland,where he lovedfishing, swimming,andboating.
BobspenthiscareerwithElectroluxCanada,whereheexcelledinsales.Not quite readyfor retirement,he laterworkedpart-timeatTheIrlyBirdBuildingCentre on BowenIsland,wherehemetmany new andtreasuredfriends.
Hewillbedeeplymissedbyhiswife, Sandy;hischildren, Amy (Mike)Danks, BrookeMiller, andJoe(Lauran)Miller;andhisadoredgrandchildren,whomhe lovedimmensely:Alex,Sadie, Millie, Kayden, Avery, Ronan, and George. Bob will alsobe rememberedbyhisbestfriendGeorge,Kathie,Barb,andJohn,as well asseveralspecialniecesand nephews. Hewillbelovingly rememberedbyhis siblings,Bill,Brian,andKathy.
goodselectionofnon-fictionaswell. Greatholidaygiftsorpersonalholiday reading!AllfundsraisedsupporttheBowen IslandLibrary. VolunteersareneededonFriday, December5forsetup,attheSaturday sale,andSaturdayafternoonforcleanup.Ifyoucanhelpforanhourortwo, pleasecontact me,Anna-Marie, by email at auntieama@shaw.ca
BobwasadevotedfatherwhospentmanysummersonBowenIsland before makingithispermanenthome.Oneof his greatestjoyswascreatingspecial memorieswithhisgrandchildren. Together,theyspentcountless hours crabbing, shiner fishing,tendingbonfires,cheeringontheCanucks,playingcards on the deck,andenjoyingafternoon boat cruises.
Ourfamilyisforever gratefulforthedoctors, nurses,andcareteamsatthe Transplant Clinic andPalliativeCareat Lions GateHospital,aswellasBC Ambulance and BowenIsland Fire Dept. We wouldalsoliketothank Jane,Kelly,and North Shore HomeSupportfortheirsupportandcare,whichallowedustocareforBobat home on BowenIslandforaslongaspossible.
ByBob’s request,therewillbenoservice.Inlieuof flowers,pleaseconsidera donation tothe TransplantClinic https://www.odtrf.org/ or BCCancer bccancerfoundation.com/donations/donations-changes-everything/
Last year’s Knick KnackNookelvesgettingset to help Island kidswiththeir holidayshopping./Submittedphoto
The QueenofOakBayisbackdropped by thecity skyline of Vancouver asit sailsoff to NanaimoduringaNovemberrun. / Haig Farrisphoto
TUSCANY& ARTISAN FROMOUR ENTIRE TEAM
AT THESNUG
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE
ARTISANSQUARE HOLIDAYFAIR
SATURDAY NOV29TH
LIGHTUP BOWEN‘25
SATURDAY DEC6TH
Many hands keepthe FoodBankrunning strong
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MeaningfulImprovements That Will Last for Years
Oneof ourbiggestmilestonesthis year wasthe generous donationfrom Bowen Fire & Rescue, whichallowedus to purchase a newfridge andfreezer. Thisupgrade significantly improves our ability to safely store perishablesand maintaina reliable supplyoffreshfood,especially during winter weatherorferry disruptions.
We also want to recognizethetremendous effortsof Rick Burrowsand Ian Thompson,along with several guest helpers. With supportfromthe Bowen Island Community Foundation,theycompleted a seriesof safety,accessibility, and storageupgrades at Collins Hall,the behind-the-scenes home base that makesthefood bank possible. Their work hasimproved boththeexperiencefor visitorsandtheefficiencyof ouroperations. Thanksfellas!
The VolunteersWho Keep Us Running
Adedicated team keptthefood bank stocked and organized weekafter week. Mike McKoryk, Murray Skeels, Renee Turner, Zac Blighand Caroline Rowles rotatedcity runsall year to pickupthe bulkof our supplies,allcoordinated seamlessly by Kim Ridgewell. Thiseffortisessential: without these runs,theshelves would be bare.
We also extendheartfeltthanks to the Ruddy staff for deliveringbread, to Sue Ritchieforbringingpremademeals from Better Meals, to Jaye Routledgeforthe recyclinghelp, and to Sue Clarke forthe significant supportshecontinues to provide behindthe scenes. Additionally, Candace Hannah keeps ourshelvesand storage space sparklingly clean, Terry Boss keeps our books,andtheentire board ofthe United Church makes sure we are well-funded and well-supported.
Andofcourse,countless Islandersandlocalorganizations donated funds,groceries,andtime. We see your generosity every week!
How to Donate
Thistimeof yeariswhen we receivethe bulkof our donations, and we stretch thosefunds carefully throughoutthe
BowenIslandCommunItyChoIr
CONCERTS
@Cates Hill Chapel
December 13 at 2:00 PM and7:30PM
year. With rising grocerypricesaffecting everyone, every contribution reallyhelps.
Monetarydonations go the furthest. Being able to buy in bulk,and buyexactlywhat’s needed,letsus maximize each dollar. You cane-transferbiucfoodbank@gmail.com. Donations over$20 will receiveatax receiptinthenew year. Non-perishablefood donationsare welcome,aslongas itemsareunopened and withintheir best-before dates. If you wouldn’t eatit,pleasedon’tdonateit;expired or unusableitemscreate extra work and have to be thrown away.If you’re runningafood or candrive, please checkexpiry dates beforedroppingitemsoff.
Thank You!
The Bowen Island Food Bankexists because of you. It is run by Islanders, funded by Islanders, and sustained by the ongoing kindnessofthiscommunity. Thank youfor keeping the peoplewho rely on thefood bankin yourhearts,andfor helpingensurethat anyonewhoneeds support can receive it withdignity,privacy,and care.
If youor someone you knowneedsthefood bank,it’s alwaysthere. And if you’re able to give, your generosity goes fartherthan you mightimagine.
LETSKEEPIT MERRY, BRIGHT AND FIERCELY KIND
MusicalDirector
EllenMclntosh& Guestmusicians
Accompanist
Sheilagh Sparks
TicketsavailableatCatesPharmacyoratthedoor
Adults$25.00
Seniorsand Youth11-17$15
Age10and under Free
Abig communitythank youtoRegenerativeBowen Island’s volunteer Fix-It Team,who gave newlife to approximately80householdandclothingitemsbelongingtoBowenIslanders this past Sunday, puttingsmilesonfacesandkeeping manythingsoutofthe waste stream. Fixers included(back rowL-R) Rory Dougall,Chris Maki,JasonGlaim, KristaHennebury, IvanJensen,JudiGedye, AnelJordaan,Keith Davidson,Kelly Paton, Kate Lodge,Marysia McGilvray&Paola Qualizza,and(frontrow L-R) Stephen Frazer,Julian,Sindy Zelezen, YvetteGabrielle,Steve Elves &LizNankin. /Submittedphoto
Gifting
wishlistregistry
giftwrapping onIslanddelivery
BowenIsland Film Society screensWhite Christmas
MICHAEL NANKIN BowenIslandFilmSociety
On Friday,December5,the Bowen IslandFilmSociety will be screening White Christmasat6:30pminthe Bowen Theatre at the Community Centre. ThemoviestartsBingCrosby,Danny Kaye,VeraEllenandRosemaryClooney (yes, George’smom)and is directed by MichaelCurtiz(Casablanca,MildredPierce, RobinHood.)Itisamoviedeepineveryone’snostalgiclistofChristmasmovies, evenformanywhoneversawit.
intriguebutis,atitscore,afilm about kindness,loyaltyanddevotion,asplendid cocktailfortheholidayseason.
GivingTuesday invitesustothink about thecommon good—what we holdincommon, andhow we carefor it.
On Bowen,we flourishwhenweinvest in thethings we share: our trails andparks, ourgathering places, our cultural andrecreationalprograms, andthe small initiatives that make dailylifeonthe island richerand more connected.
Many local nonprofits contributetothisshared wellbeing. Andwhenyougive totheBowen Island Community Foundation, yourgift supportsthem.The Foundation’sannualgrantstolocal organizations and neighbourhood smallgrantstoindividuals help sustain thesharedspaces andnatural places we cherish.
ThisGivingTuesday,December 2, we hope you’ll consider adonation totheFoundation in supportof our island’scommongood.
Filmgeeks willbehappytoknowthat White Christmas was thefirstfilmmadein Vistavision,oneofthemanylarge-format, wide-screenprocesses Hollywoodwasdesperatelyusingtocompetewithtelevisionin theearly50’s.
Thefilmdealsmostlywithromantic
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Positiveindicators forsecondconsectutivemonth
NewListingsLTMcontinuedtooutpace uptake bybuyers, with Inventoryup14.5per cent from2024,andthe AverageNumberof Days on Market LTMup4.2 percentover 2024. Forthesecondconsecutivemonth,the Average SalesPrice LTM,up0.9 percent, exceeded thatoftheprevious period.The Median SalePrice LTMperformedstrongerat 5.3 percentover2024andthe Benchmarkor MLS®HomePrice Index wasup0.3 percentLTM. Positiveindicatorsforthesecondconsecutive monthmay meanmarketstabilizationon Bowen;however,thehighinventorysuggests thatbuyerswill stillhavean edge inthemarket. LTMAVERAGESALEUP 0.9PER CENT
Numberof Sales
October2025 closedwiththeLTM Average and Median SalePriceup0.9and5.3 percent respectively,withthe Dollar VolumeofSales up$715,000 compared to October2024.The Numberof SalesovertheLastTwelve Months (LTM)exceeded 2024by11(57vs46), Dollar VolumeofSales LTMwas$91,469,000,up25.0 percentoverthe same periodin2024,and YeartoDate(YtD) saleswereup14.3 percent over YtD2024.
Sixhomes soldon Bowenduring themonthof October, allofthem toppingthe$1million mark andone even soaring past $2million.
That home at theheadofthe pack islocated at 1335 Adams Road. The four-bedroom,five-bathroomhouse, aged 24 yearsandmeasuringa sizeable3,661 squarefeet, soldfor$2.19 million. Theproperty,which borders Alderwood Farm,isacomfortable 5.03acresin size.
The kitchenfeaturesa six-burner rangealong withdouble wall ovens, while each bedroom hasits own ensuitebathroom. The largegrounds already contain many typesofgrowingtrees including apple, pear and cherry
A ways southliesthe second-highest saleof October at 320 Forest Ridge Road. Near JosephineLake, thisfourbed,four-bathhomealso hasa large insidearea at 2,734 square feet, and
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Thisweek, we’rethrilledto spotlight Glady, acharming littlepup whobrightened our day during herannual wellness exam.Sportingher vibrant orangesweaterandsignature toothygrin,Glady walked into theclinicfullofpersonalityand wonovertheentireteam instantly.Duringher visit, Glady received afullnose-to-tail checkup, routinediagnostics, and plenty of love from our staff. Thankyou, Glady, for being such adelightfulpatient— and formakingourweeka wholelotcuter. We can’t wait to seeyouagain foryournextvisit!
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sitsona good portionof land totalling2.55acres. In anothermirror of the top saleit’s also24 yearsold. Allthesefactorscontributed to the home closingfor$1.55million.
Thehomeisa testament to renewableenergy withthe roof coveredin solar panels. Sunlight isathemethroughoutthehome, witha sunroomand bedroom windowswhichemphasize lightentry
A walkout patio sits just outsidethe back doors
Andthethird-highest saleof last monthisin Bowen Bay at 733 Windjammer Road. The46 yearold homemeasures2,529 squarefeetand sitsonalotof0.54acres. Containing four bedroomsandthree bathrooms thehouse soldfor$1.475million.
Thehomeoffersviewsdown to the westside waters andisalsoashort walking distancefrom Bowen Bay Beach. West Coast influenced architecture can be foundintheexposed beamsandcentury-old Douglas Fir floors. A largedeck and gardenarea arehighlightsofthegrounds.
The topsaleof October at $2.19 million,1335 Adams Roadsitstucked away amongthe forestsofitsfiveacre property (above). Thenext highestsalelastmonth wasthehome at 320 Forest Ridge Road(below)./ Zealty.ca photos
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Awide rangeoftreasures were givenanewleaseonlife at the Fall Fix-It Fair,hosted by Regenerative BowenIsland at the LegiononSunday. /Submitted photos
BowenIslandConservancy Caring for NaturePhoto of theMonth -Pileated
WILL HUSBY &SHEREEJOHNSON
PHOTOBYLEA WILJER
If you’re in thewoods andyou heara slow,deep, rollinghammering that lasts about threeseconds,thenyou alreadyknow thestarofthismonth’s photo.In“Pileated,” LeaWiljer hascaughtone of Bowen’smost captivatingforestmoments:a pileated woodpecker workingits wayalong afallen tree in amatureforest, chisellingfor food. It’s abrief,close look at abird that is often heard before itis seen.
Most BowenIslanders know thepileated woodpecker,evenifthey’ve neverhad such aclose encounter. Nearly thesizeofa crow, blackwithboldwhite stripesdownthe neck anda flaming-redcrest,it’sone of Bowen’s biggestand most striking forest birds. As youwalkalong Bowen’strails,orsitin your back yard,listenfor itshigh, repeated “ackack-ack-ack-ack” echoingthrough thetrees. Formanyofus, that soundisthe voice of wild nature.
On BowenIsland,pileated woodpeckers live in maple/alder, evergreen, andmixedwood forests. Whatever theforest type they choose,theyrelyonbig oldertreesandtall, decaying stumps knownassnags fornest androost sites, andonrotting wood rich in theirfavourite foods— carpenterants and wood-boringbeetles.
Becauseeachpairneedsfrom120 to over 1,000 hectares of mature forest,there is
room foronlya smallnumberofpileated woodpeckersonBowen Island.Yet they punchfar abovetheir weight in maintainingthe island’s biodiversity.Ecologistscall them “ecosystemengineers” becausetheir dailyactivitiesreshape theforestinways that allowmanyother speciestothrive. Their“engineering” starts withthehomes they carveout of bigold trees. Each spring, malesexcavatenew nest cavities in large oldertrees,eitherlivingordead. Amale selectsa suitable tree,carvesa circular, softball-sized entrance hole,and chiselsout adeep, spaciousnest cavity bigenoughto hold up to four full-sizedwoodpeckers.
As he works, thefemaledrops by,apparentlyinspectinghis progress.Insomeyears he maystart threeorfourholes before the pair settlesonone to useastheir nursery. Theone to four youngraisedthere areona steady diet of insectsbrought bybothparents andreach adultsizeinabout amonth. Thenthe wholefamilyleaves— andnever comes back to that nest.
Afternesting,pileatedwoodpeckersroost aloneatnight or during harshweather in hollow trees. Roostinginthisway helps them avoidpredators such as owls andconservebodyheat. Roostchambersare usually much larger than nest cavities.Tocreate them,a pileated woodpecker findsa big tree with ahollowcentreand opensseveral entrances, providingescaperoutesifit is attacked.
Once thewoodpeckersmoveout,other animalsquickly move in.Acrossthe Pacific
Northwest, more than20 speciesof“secondary cavity users” nest or roostinold pileated woodpecker cavities.OnBowen, theseinclude bufflehead, wood duck, commongoldeneye,hoodedmerganser,commonmerganser,Americankestrel,northernsaw-whetowl,and browncreeper.The same hollowtrees mayalsoshelter mammals such as silver-hairedbat,big brown bat,Douglas’squirrel, andnorthernflyingsquirrel. Withoutpileated woodpeckers, many of thesespecies couldnot liveon BowenIsland.
Pileated woodpeckersalsoplaya keyrole in nutrient recycling. Theirmainfoods— carpenterantsand thelarvaeofwood-boringbeetles —liveindeadtrees or in trees nearingthe endoftheir lives. Larger and more powerful than otherlocal woodpeckers, pileatedscan tear apartstanding snags andfallenlimbs,leaving pilesofwoodchips behind.Indoing so,theyspeed up decay andthe return of nutrientstothe soil,helpingtokeepforesttrees strong andhealthy.
Thisholiday
Thereisa simple wayyou canhelpthe woodpeckersonyourown property:protect largelivingand dead treeswheneverit is safe to do so.Manyproblem treescan be cutdown, leavingthe lowerthree metres of trunkstanding.These remainingtrunkscan become future nest or roostsites forpileated woodpeckersand, over time, apartment complexesfor awidevariety of secondary cavity nesters.
So,the next timethatred crestflashes past or youhearthatsharp ‘ack-ack-ack’inthe trees, remember:thisbirdishardatwork buildinghomes andrecyclingnutrientsfor much of Bowen’sforestdwellers.
TheBowen Island Conservancyisa land trustand registered charitythatworks to protectand preserve theisland’snatural environment. This article is part of amonthly series featuringphotographs submitted to theBowen IslandConservancy’sBowen Biodiversity PhotoContest.Tosee thelatest submissionsand winnerspleasevisit the Conservancy’swebsite.
Bowenartistandauthor Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas wasoneofsixartists recognized by Canada Post last weekwith their ownstampdesign to celebrate the graphicnovelgenre. For his design Yahgulanaas(right) -seen here alongsideJimmy Beaulieu(left) andJulie Doucet(middle) at the stampunveiling in Montreal-chose to blend Asianbrush techniques with North Pacific Indigenous iconography inhomage to his2009 graphic novel‘Red:AHaida Manga’. Also recognized were Kate Beaton,Guy DelisleandBryan Lee O’Malley./ Canada Postphotos
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Friday,November28
Ladies MadrigalChoirConcert
TheChristmas Concertstartsat7pm at CatesHillChapel. Tickets$25, kids 9& underfree.
Friday,November28
Mary Anchetaatthe BowenTheatre
Acrisp,freshandfunkygenre-bendingblendof jazz,electro-junkandR&B.7:30pm,fulldetails at thehearth.ca
Saturday,November29
Artisan SquareHoliday Market
The2ndannual outdoorHolidayMarketfrom10amto5 pm.Visittheshopsandshopthe curatedlocal gift market. Food,livemusic,popcorn bar,and cozy firepits.
Saturday,November29
HolidayCartoonswith BowenRec
Bringabowland spoonandenjoySaturdayMorning Cartoons at the Community Centre!All agesfrom10:30am to 12:30pm,ticketsandfulldetailson BowenRec website.
Saturday, November29
Lantern Making Workshopwith BowenRec Comedesignyourown lantern to useduringLight Up Bowen&todecorateyourhome!Allagesevent, kidsunder 7musthaveadult.From2to4pmatCommunity Centre.
Sunday, November30
LegionChristmasCraftFair
BowenIsland Legion’spopularfair! Localcrafts, festive treats&festivities!11am to 3 pm.Pet photos with Santa!
Sunday,November30
Rivendell LodgeOpenHouse
Stay for atreat and ahotdrink.From2 to 5pm, we’ll gatheraroundthetree at 4for ashort reflection.Allarewelcome!
Monday,December1
SKYPresentation
SeniorsKeepingYoung topic is DesigningDementiaInclusiveCommunities.Begins10amatCommunity Centre. December 1toDecember6
Food BankDrive
Hosted by BowenBuilding Centre. Bringadonationfor the BowenFood Bank and receive5%off yourBuilding Centrepurchase.
Wednesday, December3
SKYTrek
VanDusen Festivalof Lights.Meetferry dock at 2:45pm.
Friday,December5
ANightattheMovies
Come watchWhiteChristmas at theBowen Theatre. Get into theholiday spirit withthis belovedmusical classic! From6:30 to 9pm, moreinfoonPage8. December5toDecember24
ArtMarketatthe Hearth
The6th annualDecemberArt Market at the Hearth Gallery. Handcrafted creationsandgiftitems fromlocalartists.Visit hearth.catofindoutmore.
Saturday, December6
Little RedChurch CraftFair
AnnualChristmasCraft Fair at BowenIsland United Church featuringlocalartisansand festivetreats. From10 am to 2pm.
Saturday, December6
HolidayBookSale attheLibrary
Come to theFriends of theBowen Island Library Society’s HolidayBookSale! Drop by and shopthis selection of qual-
Marinepilingunderway, July16,2025
ityusedfiction, children’sbooks,and more! Allfunds raised supportthe BowenIsland Library. From 10am to 2pm.
Saturday, December6
EndswellFarm Christmas Market
Localartisans, handmadecrafts, delicious bites,farm stand,hot appleciderandfarm tours! From 11amto4pm.
Saturday, December6
Judi GedyeOpenHouse
Come chat with BowencouncillorJudith GedyeatCollins Hall.3 to 4pm, specialRCMPmeetand greet. Saturday, December6
Light Up BowenFestivities
Theevent gets underway at 5:30pm with carolsinging anda live nativityscene performedbyCates Hill Chapel members, abovethe Union Steamship Marina boardwalkon the smalllawn. Followed by the SantaParade on the boardwalk,along with letterstoSanta,cookiedecorating, Festival of Trees, and aparty with Santaatthe Hearth!
Sunday, December7
BICS PACChristmas CraftFair
An IslandTradition since1984! At BowenIsland Community Schoolfrom 10am to 3pm, with the YouthCraft Fairupstairs inthe multi- purposeroom. Featuringpop-up performancesbyCarmina Bowena Renaissance choir.
Sunday, December7
‘A Christmas Carol’ Reading
Kick offChristmas with Scrooge, Tiny Timand the Cratchit family,assortedghosts, Tina Nielsen, Martin Clarke,Kat Stephens, Graham Ritchie &MarcGawthrop! 7:30pm at Collins Hall,tickets$30 cash or cheque at CatesPharmasave. Fundraiser forSnugCoveHouse Society.
Construction Progress at WoodfibreLNG
TheWoodfibre LNG site is takingshape.Onland,crews are progressing on foundationsafterplacingthepiperack modules.Offshore, piling hasbegun forthefirstpermanent supports forthefloating storagetank —amajor step in marineconstruction.
Allmarine work issupported by marinemammal observers andhydroacousticmonitoring.These safeguardspausework if underwatersound nears regulatory limitsor if marine mammals enterexclusion zones.
We’reproud to bebuildingthe world’sfirst net zero LNG exportfacilitysafely,responsibly,and under the oversightof the Sḵwxwú7meshÚxwumixw (SquamishNation) —follow us to seehow it’s takingshape righthereinSquamish.
AllofBowenisinvited to celebrate the7thnightofHanukkah at theMenorah inthe Cove.Joinuson Saturday, December 20 at 5pmtoenjoysongsand treats.HanukkahbeginsonSunday,December 14!/ Submittedphoto
Rivendell LodgeOpenHouse
Haveyou always wondered what that buildingisat thetopof CatesHill?
Come Sunday Nov30, 2-5pm. Stay fora treatanda hotdrink. We will gatheraround thetreeat4pm for ashortreflection.
Notice ofApplicAtioNtothe comptroller of WAterrights UNderthe Water Utilityact ANdthe Utilitiescommission act
NOTICEisherebygiven by CowanPoint UtilityCompany Ltdthatanapplicationhas beenmade to the Comptroller of WaterRightstoamendtheUtility’sCertificateofPublic Convenienceand Necessityfor theproposed construction andoperationofan extension to the waterworksdistribution system to serveresidents in theareasof:
a) ProposedLot1, District Lots 1411and1551,PlanEPP138359,and
Anypersonwishingfurtherinformationinconnection with thisapplicationshouldapplydirectlyto: CowanPointUtilityCompany LtdatP.O.Box 228, Suite201–475 BowenIsland TrunkRoad, BowenIsland,BCV0N1G0.
Anyobjections to this applicationare to be forwardedtothe Secretarytothe DeputyComptroller of WaterRightsbymail to PO Box9340STN PROVGOVT, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9M1(or by email to Chris.McMillan@gov.bc.ca) andshouldbereceived inthatofficeonorbeforeDecember31,2025.
