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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022
A BEARY MERRY CHRISTMAS
VOL. 48 NO. 47
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New documents show Cape Roger Curtis proposed park timeline COUNCIL HAD “OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT”
ALEX KURIAL Editor
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS: Christmas at Endswell Farm returned this past weekend, as once again the space transformed into a Winter Wonderland lit up by 40,000 lights. All this work illuminated the many activities available, including meeting Santa himself. For more photos from the experience, and to see other ways people are getting in the Christmas spirit around Bowen, turn over to Page 5. / Marcus Hondro photo
Newly released closed council excerpts shed light on the discussion timeline between the previous Bowen Council and Metro Vancouver over a potential park and campground at Cape Roger Curtis, which have been ongoing since the beginning of the year. The current council unanimously voted Nov. 28 to release the previously curtailed information, with the motion stating “it is in the public interest for Bowen Island residents to be actively engaged on the Cape Roger Curtis Regional Park project on equitable terms with a fulsome knowledge of implications to our community.” The public announcement of the potential park and campground, approximately 100 hectares in size, was made in early August. Metro Vancouver included plans for nearly 100 campsites, more trails, beach access, and picnic areas, as among new features the park would boast. “This new regional park initiative is incredible news, not just for Bowen Island, but for the entire region,” said then-mayor Gary Ander at the time. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3