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Community Centre opens to the public ALEX KURIAL Editor
IT TAKES A COMMUNITY Hearth board chair James Nesbitt & mayor Andrew Leonard, with assistance from a crowd of enthusiastic Bowen Island Community School students, cut the ribbon as part of opening ceremonies at the new Bowen Island Community Centre on Tuesday. / Alex Kurial photo OPEN HOUSE
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A long-pursued island undertaking was finally and fully realized during opening celebrations at the Bowen Island Community Centre. A ribbon cutting and cedar brushing ceremony took place at the facility on Tuesday to recognize the accomplishment and welcome the community inside the new building. While its doors had technically opened last week, the event served as many people’s first time exploring the different amenities the centre has to offer. “This is a tremendous achievement for our community — after decades of thoughtful planning and collaboration, we are proud to see this project come to life,” said mayor Andrew Leonard. The centre, located next to Bowen Island Community School (BICS) on Bowen Island Trunk Road, includes a theatre which can double as a multi-purpose room, workout and fitness rooms, a courtyard, and various multi-use rooms and communal spaces. It’s also the new home of Municipal Hall following the municipality’s move from their previous Artisan Lane location. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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