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Candidates tackle issues at open forum BELTERRA HOSTED THE ALL CANDIDATES GATHERING TUESDAY ALEX KURIAL Editor
RING THE ALARM: The new Fire Hall on Miller Road is officially ready to serve, following the opening ceremony last Saturday, September 24. During the event, Bowen Island Community Foundation made a surprise announcement, which you can read more about on Page 9. And, you get to meet the firefighters this issue too! Head over to our Fire Department spread on Pages 10-11 to see all the volunteer members. / Paul Lieske photo O H
It was the first major in-person gathering of candidates in this year’s Bowen municipal election on Tuesday night, as crowds trekked up the hill to Belterra Cohousing to hear from their potential new mayor and council. Michelle Johnson moderated the event and asked questions a wide range of questions, along with taking questions fromtheaudience.OnPage7you’llfindagatheringofquotes from the candidates closing statements, in the order they spoke at the forum. More of the candidates answers from earlier in evening can be found on our website later on Thursday. There are plenty of other opportunities in the coming days to get out and see the candidates, including Speed Dating at the Pub on Thursday night from 5 to 7 pm. It’s the public’s chance for a one-on-one with those running, and to ask the questions that may not make it into an all candidates debate. And this Sunday, October 2 is the Undercurrent’s all candidates debate, for mayor, council and school board, at Bowen Island Community School. Doors open at 3 pm, with the event starting shortly after at 3:30. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
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