June, 2021 Archives

We're encouraging a day of thoughtful reflection during a time of change and challenge. A series of interpretive signs will be placed throughout Quarry Park on Canada Day. Bring your smartphone to scan the QR codes for access to videos and online resources.

Bowen Island Municipality is pleased to announce that the tendering package for the Community Centre project was released on June 17, beginning a five-week competitive bidding process on the open market.

Snug Cove Beach is closed for swimming due to high bacteria levels. 

Notice of a CLOSED Council meeting on June 28, 2021.

With the recent trend of people looking to develop their properties, buy new properties, and make home improvements, Bowen Island Municipality is receiving almost twice as many development applications as it normally would at this time of year.

The Westside Playscape is highlighted in this month's topic from the Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committe.

Notice of  a Closed Council Meeting to be held Monday, June 14, 2021 at approximately 4:30 PM. 

The Islands Trust welcome sign placed near the ferry terminal in Snug Cove has been removed temporarily. The Squamish Nation has requested the Islands Trust to amend some of the details of the sign.

Bowen Island Municipal Council is asking for feedback from islanders. The Island Survey is for Bowen Island residents and property owners, and is conducted every other year.

The owners of Happy Isle Cannabis Company, operating at 203-992 Dorman Road, have applied to amend the zoning to permit their store, currently operating under a Temporary Use Permit, to have permanent zoning approval.

Notice of a Public Hearing on Monday, July 12 at 4:30 pm.

Notice of a CLOSED Council meeting on June 14, 2021.

Residential Guest Accommodations (RGA) are permitted on Bowen Island to contribute to the accommodation sector and local economy.  They are regulated to ensure operator accountability and to minimize impacts on residential neighbourhoods and long term housing. RGA operators are required to have a valid business licence.

Bowen Island joins communities across Canada in expressing our most heartfelt condolences to the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc people and Indigenous communities across the country.