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FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
VOL. 52 NO. 10
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Island utility rate updates move toward finalization ALEX KURIAL Editor
KINGS & QUEENS There was no question that Kevin Perra and Liz Nankin were the coolest kids in school this year. The pair were chosen as Prom King & Queen during the People’s Prom at the Legion on Saturday night, hosted by Bowen Island Pride. The evening featured a full house of eager dancers and creative costumes as people reimagined their prom night in whatever way they saw fit. / Erin Olsen photo
Bowen utility rates are expected to go up between approximately three and eight per cent this year. Rates for the seven Local Service Area water systems along with the Snug Cove sewer system were previewed during budget discussions near the end of February. Final numbers are expected to be confirmed by the end of April. Parcel taxes in Bluewater will rise this year from $550 to $1,200 (connected properties) and $720 (unconnected) as $3.1 million in debt is paid down. The 153 properties serviced are receiving a $3.3 million infrastructure upgrade which includes new wells and water mains plus better production capacity. King Edward Bay’s 65 properties will maintain their $200/connected and $120/unconnected parcel tax while Bowen Bay’s 62 properties do not pay a parcel tax. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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