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Municipal election candidates finalized MAYOR ANDREW LEONARD SET TO BE RE-ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION ALEX KURIAL Editor
COMING BACK FOR SECONDS Island athletes on BIFC Red made up one of six teams which took part in last month’s second annual Summer Invitational Tournament organized by Bowen Island Football Club. The World Cup sequel featured some stellar play from both Bowen soccer players & those visiting the island to take part. Read all about it & check out more photos on Page 22! / BIFC photo
The list of candidates has been finalized for Bowen Island’s municipal election next month. As the lone name on the mayoral ballot as of the 4 pm deadline last Friday, incumbent Mayor Andrew Leonard is poised to return to lead Bowen Island Municipality for a second four-year term. Leonard was elected for the first time in 2022 after coming out on top of a three-person mayoral race. While it doesn’t appear there will be a mayoral competition, council positions are wide open as 10 candidates will compete for the six available spots. More than half of Bowen’s current council will be running to maintain their seats: Councillors Alison Morse, Sue Ellen Fast, Judith Gedye and Alex Jurgensen. Current Councillors Tim Wake and John Saunders will not be seeking re-election.
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Make it count, Bowen. 2026 General Local Election. Saturday, October 17, 2026 In addition, for non-resident property electors:
NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING
The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust. If more than one individual is registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the individual owners, register as a non-resident property elector.
Public notice is given that an advance voting opportunity will be held: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bowen Island Community Centre 580 Bowen Island Trunk Rd Bowen Island
Identification documents MUST be accepted by election officials. An election official may also accept other forms of documents that provide evidence satisfactory to the election official (e.g., a valid, current passport). If you may require some assistance as a result of physical challenges, you are invited to contact the Chief Election Officer as soon as possible in order to facilitate your voting experience.
In addition, in order to register at time of voting:
ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the application form available at the voting place and making a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below: RESIDENT ELECTORS To register as a resident elector you must: be 18 years of age or older on general voting day; be a Canadian citizen; be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); be a resident of Bowen Island on the day of registration (at time of voting); and not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: To register as a non-resident property elector you must: be 18 years of age or older on general voting day; be a Canadian citizen; be a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); be a registered owner of real property in Bowen Island Municipality for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration (at time of voting); not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.
Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.
TYPES OF DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE ACCEPTED AS IDENTIFICATION You must produce at least two (2) documents that provide evidence of your identity and place of residence, at least one (1) of which must contain your signature. The following classes of documents will be accepted: a Driver’s Licence; an Identification Card such as a. a photo BC services card; b. a non-photo BC services card; an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by ICBC a BC CareCard or BC Gold CareCard; a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8, (now “Monthly Form EA181); a Social Insurance Number card; a Citizenship Card; a real property tax notice; a credit card or debit card; or a utility bill, (such as electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable services).
MAIL BALLOT VOTING AVAILABLE Any eligible elector can apply to vote by mail ballot. Applications may be made as follows: Step 1: Make sure you’re registered to vote. Contact Bowen Island Municipality to check. Step 2: Complete the Application to Vote by Mail Ballot (available on our website or at the Municipal Offices) and submit it to the Chief Election Officer. Step 3: Get your mail ballot package in late September. Step 4: Mark your ballots according to the instructions provided. Step 5: Make sure you return your ballots to the Chief Election Officer as soon as possible, and by the close of voting at 8:00 pm on October 17, 2026. Please note, mail ballot packages will be sent as soon as possible after the ballots are available. If your Application to Vote by Mail Ballot is received after October 9th, time may not permit mailing. Contact the Chief Election Officer to arrange pick-up from the Municipal Offices.
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CONTACT INFORMATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION Sophie Idsinga, Chief Election Officer at 604-947-4255 ext 246 Stef Shortt, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 604-947-4255 ext 253 Email: Election2026@bimbc.ca Paid Advertisement: September 18, 2026
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX SALE Pursuant to section 645 of the Local Government Act, the following property, land, and improvements will be offered for sale by public auction to be held at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers at the Bowen Island Municipal Offices, 580 Bowen Island Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC on Monday, September 28, 2026, unless the delinquent taxes plus interest are sooner paid.
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NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS The announced upset price is the minimum price and will be the starting point of the bidding on the property. The highest bid above the upset price will be accepted. The final determination as to the successful bidder will be made by the Collector who will keep a sales record which shall be conclusive in all respects as to the sale. Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must provide their name, contact information and Social Insurance Number, and must pay by cash, Interac, or certified cheque by 4:00 pm the same day. Failure to pay the sale price by the deadline will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again at 10:00 am on the following day.
Events All Council meetings are open to the public to attend in person or electronically, unless noted otherwise. September 21, 2026 1:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting September 28, 2026 1:00 pm Regular Council Meeting
Bowen Island Municipality makes no representation, express or implied, as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. All properties are sold as is. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. Purchasers are further advised that properties sold at Tax Sale are subject to a redemption period of one year whereby the registered property owner(s) or registered charge holder(s) may redeem their property sold at Tax Sale by paying the upset price plus applicable interest. During the one-year period allowed for redemption, the property must continue to be assessed and taxed in the current registered owner’s name(s). If the property is redeemed, the tax sale purchaser is entitled to all amounts paid plus interest as set by the Province of British Columbia. Refund interest is calculated on the purchase price of the property, not the upset price. The purchase of a Tax Sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Further information on Tax Sales can be found here: bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/345013. Questions? Contact the Finance Department at 604-947-4255 ext. 8 or email finance@bimbc.ca.
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Steady Story Stream Thanks to everybody for all of the wonderful submissions this week! We cover a lot of ground in this issue so please tuck in and enjoy the read. And don’t forget about the Calendar as there are some special and important events in the next few weeks you won’t want to miss. See you next week! - Alex Kurial, Editor
Library Book Collection Days PAM MILLER Friends of the Bowen Island Library Society The Friends of the Bowen Island Library will once again be accepting books starting in September, with our next pickup date scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27. While the primary focus will be on children’s books and novels, some non-fiction books will also be accepted. Topic and date of publication will be considered. As storage is limited, we can only accept books in excellent condition. Those that are “too well loved”, written in, or musty smelling, will be rejected. Money raised through the sale of these books will help pay for programming and materials not otherwise funded by the Municipality. Books will be collected in the Annex from 10 am until Noon on the following Sundays: September 27, October 4, October 18, November 1 and November 15. We are hoping to hold a mini book sale before Christmas but this will depend upon how many donations are received. Please check your shelves to see if you have books that you would be willing to donate. Thank you for supporting our wonderful Library. THE WRITE STUFF. The Undercurrent encourages reader participation in your community newspaper. You must include your full name and a daytime phone number (for verification only). The editor reserves the right to edit for clarity, legality, brevity and taste. Please limit to under 500 words. HERE’S HOW: To submit a letter to the editor, fax 604-947-0148 or mail it to PO Box 130, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G0 or email editor@bowenislandundercurrent.com All Advertising and news copy content are copyright of the Undercurrent Newspaper. All editorial content submitted to the Undercurrent becomes the property of the publication. The Undercurrent is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, art work and photographs.
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Putting the Garden to Bed — the Regenerative Way BOWEN ISLAND SOCIETY
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As fall approaches, many gardeners begin preparing their vegetable beds for winter. Bowen winters bring plenty of rain, and soil can become waterlogged, eroded and nutrient depleted. Covering soil protects it from the elements while allowing the living ecosystem beneath to continue working. Regenerative gardening recognizes soil as an ecosystem teeming with microbes, insects and other organisms that help plants grow. The practices used at Grafton Agricultural Commons are an important part of how we build soil, and they can be applied to gardens of all sizes, including container gardens. Our approach is based on five principles: 1.) Limit disturbance to the soil. Digging and turning the soil disrupts its structure and the networks of organisms living within it. 2.) Keep soil covered. Mulch and cover crops protect the soil while adding organic matter. 3.) Support biodiversity. A diversity of
plants creates a healthy ecosystem where many species interact. 4.) Keep living roots in the soil as long as possible. Roots continue to feed soil microbes and maintain soil structure as they break down naturally. Cut finished plants at soil level rather than pulling them out. 5.) Safely integrate animals where possible. Animals can contribute manure and nutrients when appropriately integrated into a regenerative system. A simple way to practice these principles is by planting cover crops. Their roots help hold soil together and maintain relationships with soil microbes throughout winter. The plants protect against heavy rain, reduce nutrient loss, and add organic matter as they decompose. A diverse mix can improve soil fertility and prepare the garden for another growing season. So how do you put a vegetable garden to bed without putting the soil to sleep? Begin with a careful look at your garden. Healthy green plants and existing cover crops can often be left in place. Hairy vetch, radish and kale, for example, continue to support soil life.
Hans-Christian Behm It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Hans-Christian Behm, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at the age of 86. He is survived by his partner, Kristin Krimmel, son Markus Behm, daughter-in-law Billi (nee Burrows), grand-daughter Marlie, son Moritz Behm, son Andreas Behm, daughter-in-law Rebecca Laursen, grand-sons, Rhory and Mattias Behm, daughter Inga Toews (nee Behm), son-in-law Kevin Toews and daughters, Makayla and Sophia Toews, and brother Albrecht Behm, and family. Hans is pre-deceased by his wife Marianne Behm (nee Druckseis). He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. We are grateful for the love, kindness, and memories Hans shared with us. May his soul rest in eternal peace. A church service will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1573 E. 18th Ave. Vancouver, BC, on Saturday, November 14th at 11am. A Celebration of Life will take place on Bowen Island in early to mid-May, date and location to be determined. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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The History Happened Here CATHERINE BAYLY Bowen Island Museum & Archives
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Canadians of Japanese descent lived and worked on Bowen Island, raised families here, attended school, farmed, logged, gardened, helped build the island’s early resort and worked in its industries. They also came to Bowen for picnics and summer days with friends and family. In 1942, they were forcibly removed from this coast. On Saturday, September 26, the Peace Park will Nexwlélexwm Kyosei open at Sandy Beach Municipal Park, creating a permanent place on Bowen to remember this history. For many years, much of that history remained scattered. It could be found in photographs and documents at the Bowen Island Museum & Archives, in the memories and collections of Japanese Canadian families, and in the landscape itself. There are still apple trees at King Edward Bay planted by the Yamada family, who made Bowen their home and raised 10 children here. Daikichi Koga and a crew of Japanese workers helped create the gardens, pathways, ponds, water systems and other infrastructure of Bowen’s early resort. Japanese workers logged on the island and worked at the Western Explosives plant at Tunstall Bay. Photographs show Japanese Canadian families and friends enjoying beaches and picnics, and children sitting beside their classmates at Bowen Island School. Their experiences are part of Bowen Island’s history, as well as the broader history of Japanese Canadians in
British Columbia. That recognition was at the heart of the decision to create a permanent place of remembrance here. The park takes its name from the Japanese , meaning, broadly, living word Kyosei together or coexistence. Its guiding words, Making Peace with the Past – Creating Hope for the Future, reflect both the difficult history the park remembers and the hope that knowing that history can help shape what comes next. Creating the park has itself become an extraordinary community effort. Descendants, researchers, designers, builders, engineers, craftspeople, municipal staff, volunteers and community members have contributed photographs, memories, knowledge, materials, skills and countless hours of work. Some of those contributions can now be seen in the landscape: apple trees grafted from the original Yamada family trees have been planted at the site, and a beautifully crafted timber shelter and entrance are taking shape. Other contributions will be less visible, contained in the research, family histories and archival records behind the interpretive panels and accompanying website. It would be impossible to name everyone who has helped bring the project to this point, and perhaps that is part of what makes it so meaningful. Many hands have helped return this history to the place where it happened. The Nexwlélexwm Kyosei Peace Park opens Saturday, September 26 at Sandy Beach Municipal Park. Please meet us at the Bowen Island Lodge at 1 pm and we will walk together to the Peace Park.
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Launch Party for Bike Shed Mural MADY BONIFACE The Hearth Gallery If you have walked along the pier near the ferry recently, you may have noticed a new addition to the wall inside the bike shed. This is the work of Simeon Doytchinov, a young Bowen Island artist who wanted to have his art featured on the island where he grew up. The Bowen Island Municipality and the Hearth Arts on Bowen will be hosting a party on Thursday, September 24 from 5 to 7 pm to celebrate the work of this young local artist. There will be a DJ as well as food and drinks. Come and meet the artist behind this new Bowen staple! Simeon moved to the island when he was 4 years old and has lived on Bowen ever since. He started out his creative journey with spray paint and was drawn to street art and graffiti aesthetics. He became frustrated with his lack of control over the medium and shifted his designs into digital art. From there, he wanted to expand his art off the canvas – or off of the screen – and back into the public. After some encouragement from his mother, Simeon brought his proposal for a new mural to The Hearth and The Bowen Island Municipality. With perseverance and dedication, the mural was greenlit, and able to go up. Simeon drew on Bowen’s animal icons to create his design, imbuing aspects of the land into his final piece. The lettering is energetic and coloured yellow, blue, brown and green, reminiscent of colours found in Bowen’s nature. This CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5
Nasturtiums and other plants you want to self-seed can be left to complete their natural cycle. Remove finished vegetables and plants you don’t want to keep by cutting them at soil level. Their roots will eventually break down and contribute organic matter. Persistent weeds are the exception. Grass, dandelions, dock and blackberry should be removed with their roots to prevent them from returning. Most plant material from the garden can go straight back onto the soil. Cut the above-ground portions of finished vegetables into one to two-inch pieces and drop them on the bed. Mix green material with dead plant material such as chopped leaves. Even squash leaves can be chopped and returned to the soil while larger fruit is left to mature. Think of it as feeding the garden that fed you. Next, add a layer of composted manure and scatter a diversity of winter cover-crop seeds. Barley, winter wheat, field peas and fava beans are good choices. Hairy vetch, alyssum and edible corn salad can also provide useful winter cover. You don’t need to remove tomatoes or other crops that are still producing. Pull back the straw or mulch and sow cover-crop seeds underneath them. Once the tomatoes are finished, cut the plants at soil level. Finally, if needed, water the newly seeded bed and cover it with a couple of inches of straw. Timing matters. Cover crops need time to germinate and establish before Bowen’s coldest and wettest weather arrives; late summer and early fall are ideal times to prepare garden beds. The result may look less “tidy” than a conventionally cleared garden, but beneath the surface, the garden is still alive and working. Living roots feed soil organisms, straw
stylization of the piece is an amalgamation of natural and urban aesthetics, an apt description of Bowen and West Coast living. This was a calling to Simeon as he felt like Snug Cove needed a bit more art. Specifically something newer, something younger, something different. Simeon answers this call with the installation of a street art style mural. This piece’s association with youth and counter cultures brings new dimensions to the communities that the island represents with our public art. Simeon’s mural might open doors for more types of art to be featured on the island. Hopefully Bowen Island keeps taking chances on the arts and young voices for our continued growth as a community. So please plan to attend the Mural Launch on September 24 from 5 to 7 pm at the Bowen Government Dock Bike Barn presented by the Bowen Island Municipality. See you there.
A preview of Simeon Doytchinov’s mural. protects the soil, plant material decomposes and nutrients are recycled. In regenerative gardening, winter isn’t an empty season. It’s an important part of the growing cycle, a time when the soil is quietly preparing for the abundance of spring. Want to learn more about regenerative gardening while helping to grow island food resiliency? Come join us at Grafton Agricultural Commons, get your hands in the soil, meet fellow gardeners, and help us prepare beds for the winter for an abundant spring garden! Email us at bowenfoodresilience@gmail.com to learn more.
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Celebrate the Fall Equinox and New Artists at Catching Stars Gallery EMILIE KAPLUN Catching Stars Gallery For the month of September, we are launching a new series called “Meet the Maker” and are focusing on artists’ creative processes and what makes their art unique. We are highlighting the work of Marie Neys, Marika Morissette, Victoria Murray, Wanda Shum, Jennifer Reichert and Maria Ida. Each of these artists have developed their own creative styles and are excited to share videos on our social media of them at work in their studios. Marie Neys will be doing a demo on gold leaf at the Gallery on Saturday, September 19 at 2:30 pm so stop by to discover her creative process. Get ready to celebrate the Autumn with Catching Stars Gallery! We are excited to welcome locals back after a busy summer in the Cove. Enjoy some refreshments, wear your plaid and you could win! Come dressed in your favourite plaid and receive an entry to our Gift Basket giveaways. The Gift Baskets include artworks donated by our wonderful artists. All this takes place during our Fall Equinox Party on Saturday, September 19 from 2 to 4 pm at
the Gallery. Come celebrate the Fall Equinox and welcome in the Autumn season Bowen style! Welcome to the Gallery new Member Kirsten Degner! Kirsten is a Bowen Island Artist living Between Cedars and Sea, where the rainforest tumbles into the shoreline and the rhythm of the tides marks the passing days. Her inspiration lives in quiet places. Moss covered trails, seaside bluffs, fog drifting through the trees, distant foghorns and the scent of wood smoke. Her inspiration is found in a hot cup of tea, in feathers carried on the wind, weathered driftwood, delicate fungi and lichen clinging to fallen branches. The work she creates begins with collecting natural treasures. Driftwood weathered by the sea, feathers, fungi, lichen, bone and other fragments of the natural world that catch her attention. From these collections she creates Curiosity Nature Vessels: small worlds that bring together found natural elements, gentle sculptural forms and collected objects. Each vessel becomes a place to preserve a feeling, a memory or a fleeting moment that might otherwise disappear. She collects what nature leaves behind and gives it a place to tell its story. Her art is rooted in curiosity and the simple act of
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Symphony of Colour by Marika Morissette (left) and Colourful Glass Bowls by Maria Ida (right, Deb Stringfellow photo) noticing. Stop by the Gallery to see these beautiful vessels and discover the work that has been put together from our beautiful island and beyond! For September, we’re excited to feature artist Jorge Izaza with his amazing sculptural and functional wooden lamps. In October we will feature the work of local painter Michael Epp with a new collection of his work, as well as Donna Western with her seashell wreaths and mosaic artworks. We are also planning a fun evening towards the end of October to celebrate Halloween and all that is Mystical and Magical in
the Gallery. Keep a watch out for our Cabinet of Curiosities that will entice you with spooky and spectacular art and wonder! We are delighted to announce that local Tarot Card Reader Titania will be setting up her Tarot with Titania table to offer mini Tarot card readings at the Gallery on Friday, October 23 from 5 to 7 pm for our Halloween Party. Stay tuned for more details on this fun and magical event! We look forward to welcoming our locals back to the Gallery this fall for some fun events!
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Carmina Bowena - An exciting season ahead! NICOLE THOMAS ZYCZYNSKI Carmina Bowena Dear fellow Bowenians, I invite you to read what Carmina Bowena has lined up for you this coming 2026/2027 season. Now in our 6th year, Carmina Bowena, Bowen Island’s very own Early Music chamber choir, is branching out from our Renaissance roots and taking a stroll down Broadway for our first show this season. Held at the Bowen Theatre on Monday, November 23 at 7 pm, this show “Broadway on Bowen - A Musical Revue,” will be 90 minutes of fun for all ages. Whether you want to sing along, or just sit back and enjoy the choir, soloists and audience singing along to our best loved songs from Broadway, a fun night is sure to be had. We will have live accompaniment with words projected on the screen. You won’t want to miss this, Bowen! Amid the dark long nights of winter, the choir will bring light and warmth to your souls by performing a concert in candlelight, “Contemplative Candlelight” at Cates Hill Chapel, on Saturday, January 30 at 7 pm. Approximately one hour of a
cappella (unaccompanied) pieces drawn from the Renaissance period and 21st century will be performed with the audience sitting around the choir in a circle. Come cozy up in the warm blanket of voices, and bathe your soul in ethereal soundscapes. Proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank. Put on your dancing heels and wear your green, “St. Patrick’s Day Irish Pub Night” at the Legion is back by popular demand! We sold out quickly last year, so get your tickets early for Wednesday, March 17 at the Bowen Island Legion. Words on the screen, live accompaniment, choir, soloists, audience sing-a-longs and delicious food by Rock Salt Kitchen. A great festive evening if you are looking for a fun community event for all ages. And to wind up our season, Carmina Bowena will be performing “Musica Eclectica” at our dearly loved home away from home, Tir-na-nOg Theatre on Saturday, June 26 at 7 pm. This concert, approximately 90 minutes, promises as the title suggests, an eclectic selection of songs from the Renaissance to modern times, featuring Sola Musica, Bowen Island’s instrumental consort. In addition to the Renaissance rock stars
of the 16th century and choral masters of the 21st century, we will be featuring Canadian composers such as Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot and Stan Rogers, with song favourites you are sure to enjoy.
You can follow the choir by visiting our website at www.carminabowena.ca and also by keeping an eye out for our posters in the usual places, or on social media. We look forward to singing for you soon!
The art of Family Medicine Take-home Thanksgivin ng (as it should be) with Doc Morgan’s DR. MIKE NORBURY Bowen Island Community Health Centre For too many Canadians, a trip to the doctor means a long wait at a walk-in clinic or urgent primary care centre to see someone you’ve never met. They will hear your complaint and assess and address the immediate issue, but likely will never see you again. They won’t know the ultimate outcome of your presenting issue and typically will not be able to help you manage ongoing, complex or underlying health issues. To me, that scenario sounds more like sausage making than true family medicine. My training in NHS Scotland, where everyone has typically had a family doctor, and 22 years of practicing family medicine have taught me the incalculable value of long-term doctor-patient relationships. For that reason, in September I am expanding my medical practice at the Bowen Island Community Health Centre from two to five days a week. It is intensely gratifying to be able to take on additional Bowen patients, to get to know them, and to offer them the significant benefits of having their own family doctor. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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There are compelling reasons why these relationships are precious. For one, nobody knows how a personal crisis will affect them until it happens. When something goes wrong – whether it’s a medical or surgical event or a life crisis like a relationship issue, loss of employment, or the death of a loved one – having a trusted doctor or nurse practitioner who knows you can make all the difference to the outcome. That trust and knowledge can’t be built in a single appointment. If you come to a drop-in clinic complaining of chest pain, the most likely response is to send you to the Emergency Department to rule out heart issues. By contrast, if I’m your doctor and I know you and your situation, I might understand that stress or other causes are the root cause of your pain and a trip to the Emergency Department is the last thing you need – thereby sparing you the added stress of an unnecessary journey with a potential admission or needless specialist tests. Family physicians and nurse practitioners know that understanding more about you and your circumstances leads to better health outcomes. This was confirmed by a 2025 review in the British Journal of General Practice, which showed that greater continuity of care between patients and family physicians is associated with reduced mortality, fewer hospital admissions, and fewer trips to the emergency ward. But, if indeed we need to get you to the hospital and you are admitted, we would be able to speak to the team at Lion’s Gate Hospital and give them additional information and context they otherwise might not have about your overall health and life circumstances. Following discharge, you
would benefit further from a family physician’s perspective on your overall health and next steps. A cardiologist may repair your ailing heart, but your family physician or nurse practitioner will be there in the aftermath to deal with the impacts on the rest of your health and wellness. Unlike some other clinics and medical practices, the family physicians and nurse practitioner at Bowen’s Community Health Centre are fortunate to work as part of an interdisciplinary team with a compensation model that allows more time to get to know our patients and more comprehensive conversations about their well-being. With our team-based care model, if you come to me saying you can’t sleep and I learn you’re worried about your finances, there’s a social worker down the hall who might help. If you are anxious and socially isolated, we can connect you with our in-house counsellors and community support coordinators. If you need additional support managing a chronic medical condition, our excellent registered nursing team is on hand. This is what comprehensive health care is meant to look like, and Bowen is lucky to have this on our doorstep. To make the move to full-time practice on Bowen, I recently left my position as a VCH Senior Medical Director for Vancouver Community Health Services, where I oversaw more than 600 medical staff serving demographically diverse patient populations from seniors in the West End to those living in the Downtown Eastside. After years of managing through crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing overdose emergency, and the events of the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy, it felt like a natural time to leave my administrative role to return to what I love best – seeing patients.
It is a great privilege as a family physician to be admitted to the private and tender places of people’s lives and to support their health care needs. I will continue doing my best to honour that privilege with our Bowen patients here at the Community Health Centre. To be added to the wait list for access to a longitudinal Family Physician or Nurse Practitioner, visit: https://www. healthlinkbc.ca/find-care/health-connect-registry, call 811, or if additional supports are needed, call the Health Centre and ask to speak to one of the Community Support Co-ordinators.
Dr. Mike Norbury is now seeing patients five days a week at the Health Centre. / Submitted photo
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Copper Spirit Distillery | Business Sale | $1,275,000
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1580 EVERGREEN LANE $1,395,000
508 COLLINS ROAD $849,000
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1177 ADAMS ROAD $1,359,000 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPT 27, 11AM-1PM
Bordering parks on two sides and forested crown land on a third, this property and home exudes privacy. Non-strata, 3.38 acres, and built in 2023. The 1,500 sf home sits just above Aaron’s Field, and features a reverse floor plan, and a sun-soaked deck off the open plan LR/DR/kitchen. Built with accessibility in mind, it also features a rough-in for an elevator and other features for aging in place. There is a cleared, 2nd build site for another potential home up at the top of the property, and plenty of potential for hobby farming and living off the land.
Part of the original Collins Farm property, this cottage sits in a quiet corner close to the Cove, and is walking distance from everything – the school, the ferry, Crippen Park and Pebbly Beach to name a few. Inside features two bedrooms up, along with a solarium on the east side of the home. Downstairs is flexible, with 2 bedrooms that could also double as rec spaces, offices or more. Very sunny, embraced by a mature garden, and also including a double garage.
Tucked away inside a private oasis, and set back far from the road, this cute Bowen home ticks so many boxes. Wind up through a lush, sunny and mature garden, and a beautiful view of Mt Gardner greets you from the front steps/oversized sundeck. Inside is crisp and well cared-for, featuring two bedrooms on the main – could also be offices – and two large bedrooms above, one with a generous ensuite and access to rooftop deck. At the back of the property sits a detached office next to a covered hot tub.
897 RIVENDELL DRIVE $1,629,000 • Co-Listed with Re/Max Masters Realty
1078 FOXGLOVE LANE $925,000
1587 MOUNT GARDNER ROAD $1,475,000 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPT 20, 11AM-1PM
This tranquil refuge from the hustle and bustle of Snug Cove sits just below the top of Cates Hill, and boasts a unique, captivating and panoramic view across Crippen Park’s meadows and Killarney Lake to Gambier Island and the mountains of the Sunshine Coast beyond. Built and cared-for with pride, this 5 year old home features four bdrms spread over two floors, with a sun-soaked and oversized southfacing deck on one side & a view deck on the other. Below is a separate, ground level one bdrm rental/in-law suite with is own access, laundry, and a view that rivals upstairs.
Part of the Foxglove Lane quadplex, this ground level unit features a very thoughtful layout. Three bedrooms and two baths over 1,150 sf. Outside offers a private covered patio. Nicely-appointed and taken-care-of with pride. Built Green Gold, and including a heat pump that also offers aircon. Finished in 2021 – enjoy peace of mind with the new home warranty. Also featuring a sizeable storage locker and reserved parking. Within easy walking distance of Snug Cove and all its conveniences.
This gorgeous Bowen cottage sits just one back from waterfront, right behind the Mt Gardner government dock and neighbouring beaches of Galbraith Bay. Nearly 11-and-a-half acres of gorgeous forest, with flat spaces and stunning ocean views. Inside is well-maintained, cute and cozy, with an open plan LR/DR/Kitchen, office/den, primary bedroom above, and kids bed nooks off a fun rec room. Wrap around decks take advantage of the views of Hutt and Gambier Islands, as well as the sunsets above the Sunshine Coast beyond. Please ask about available mooring buoy included.
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$1,850,000
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• Build package includes home with suite. • Design for multi-generational living with level-entry, 1-bedroom suite for aging parents. • Stunning bluffs with expansive views ideal for gardens and patios. • 2,986 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, plus
rec-room over two floors (middle & lower floors). • 1-bed, 1-bath suite on main floor. • 3-car carport. $2,560,000 + GSt. (Pre-construction price)
791 SEYMOUR BAY DRIVE (LOt 4) NEW PRICE: $840,000 + GSt.
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• Vacant lot. • Designs available.
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8 ARBUTUS BAY ROAD $8,900,000
239 SHORE LANE $2,599,000
775 SEYMOUR BAY DRIVE $2,560,000
785 SEYMOUR BAY DRIVE $2,075,000
740 MINNOW’S LANE $1,999,000
885 RIVENDELL DRIVE $1,780,000
897 RIVENDELL DRIVE $1,629,000
1506 WHITESAILS DRIVE $1,649,000
1320 EAGLE CLIFF ROAD $1,399,000
867 HUMMINGBIRD LANE $1,099,000
1335 EAGLE CLIFF ROAD $1,099,000
368 EAGLES NEST ROAD $999,900
LAND FOR SALE
SL 19 SMUGGLERS COVE ROAD $2,850,000
266 SHORE LANE $1,171,000
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LOT 2 EAGLE CLIFF ROAD $549,000
1268 WF $399,000
1280 WF $349,000
1178 MILLER ROAD $299,000
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A stronger month, but still a selective market MORE ACTIVITY. BUYERS SELECTIVE.
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August 2026 was a more active month for Bowen Island’s detached-home market, although the broader picture is still one of a market that is selective rather than broadly rising. There were 4 detached-home sales in August, compared with 3 in August 2025 and 4 in August 2024. Dollar volume reached $8.5 million, considerably higher than the $5.8 million recorded last August. The average sale price for the month was $2.1 million, but, as always on Bowen, a four-sale sample is far too small to draw much of a conclusion from the monthly average alone. The year-to-date numbers give us a better sense of the market. Through the end of August, Bowen recorded 40 sales, exactly the same number as at this point in 2025 and ahead of the 35 recorded in 2024. There have been 130 new listings, slightly below last year’s 135 but well above the 105 recorded in 2024. Year-to-date dollar volume has risen to $81.4 million, compared with $66.5 million last year, while the average sale price is $1.7 million, up modestly from $1.6 million in 2025. The last-twelve-month numbers are somewhat more encouraging. There were 67 sales during the past twelve months, up from 56 a year earlier, while new listings declined from 168 to 152. Dollar volume increased to $110.9 million, compared with
$89.7 million a year ago. The average sale price rose to $1.69 million and the median to $1.48 million. Median days on market also improved, falling from 48 days to 40. There is, however, an important counterpoint. Bowen’s MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) benchmark fell 3.9% over the past twelve months, from $1.463 million in August 2025 to $1.405 million this August. The benchmark has been drifting downward fairly steadily since late last year and fell another 0.3.9% from July to August. That apparent contradiction, more sales, higher average and median prices, but a declining benchmark, is worth paying attention to. Average and median prices are strongly affected by the mix of properties that happen to sell, particularly in a market as small as Bowen. The HPI attempts to measure changes in the value of a typical home and therefore suggests that underlying property values remain under some pressure. My reading at the end of August is that activity has improved, but buyers remain price conscious. More homes are selling and inventory flow has eased somewhat, which is positive. At the same time, the declining benchmark tells us this is not a market in which sellers can assume that stronger sales numbers automatically translate into higher values. Well-priced, appealing properties can sell; properties that are positioned ahead of the market are likely to face a much tougher time.
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• MLS® HOME PRICE INDEX • AVERAGE SALE PRICE • MEDIAN SALE PRICE
Month of August 2026 Detached Homes SALE PRICE vs LIST PRICE Low $1,700,000 $1,747,000 High $2,815,000 $12,850,000 Average Sale in August $2,060,600 Median Sale in August $1,920,000
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Source: All data from Greater Vancouver REALTORS © 2026 ShowingTime Plus, LLC, Data from September, 2026. Context/disclaimers: Based on MLS‑registered sales in the Lower Mainland, Apr 2016–Apr 2026; residential properties only. Average values are based on reported MLS sales and may not reflect all transactions. For general market insight only, not financial advice.
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The result is a selling strategy built around the property itself: what is worth improving, how it should be positioned, which buyers are most likely to appreciate it, how its story should be told, and what does the market dictate about price. See the property clearly. Tell its story well. Let the evidence guide the strategy. And when the process gets complicated, calm heads tend to make better decisions. Thinking about selling? Let’s have a useful conversation about your property: what makes it different, what buyers may see in it, and what your options are. No pressure. Just a useful conversation.
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Healthcare Navigator returns to help residents prepare for health challenges for themselves and their loved ones before challenges arise. A former cardiac registered nurse, advance care planning specialist, and one of Canada’s pioneers in healthcare navigation, Jorsvik brings more than 25 years of frontline healthcare experience to her work with patients and families. As founder of Patient Pathways and author of Navigating the BC Healthcare System, she has helped thousands of British Columbians better understand the often-complex healthcare landscape and make informed decisions about their care. The event was developed in collaboration with Bowen’s Community Care Coordinators, Matt Smith, Megan Smith, and Colleen O’Neil, who identified two topics that frequently arise in their work
COLLEEN O’NEIL Bowen Island Community Health Centre The Bowen Health Centre is pleased to once again welcome healthcare navigator and educator Connie Jorsvik to Bowen Island for a special day of learning, discussion, and practical guidance on Friday, October 3 at the Bowen Theatre. This event if offered free of charge. For many island residents, navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming, particularly when facing a serious illness, caring for an aging family member, or trying to make important decisions during a medical crisis. Jorsvik’s presentations aim to provide individuals and families with the knowledge and confidence they need to advocate effectively
HISTORY THROUGH STORIES SPEAKER SERIES;
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Michael Kluckner "Michael Kluckner is a writer and artist whose books on history and heritage, including Vanishing British Columbia (UBC Press, 2005), weave stories into the places that shape our landscape. He will share images and insights from his explorations of Bowen Island, along with stories of Japanese Canadian families uprooted from the coast and relocated to the Interior during the Second World War."
Sunday, September 20th 1:30pm-2:30pm Collins Hall - 1122 Miller Rd
Tour of Orchard Cottages will commence afterwards
Free Admission
supporting residents through illness, aging, caregiving responsibilities, and healthcare transitions. “These are issues that touch nearly every family at some point,” says the organizing team. “Whether you’re currently dealing with a health challenge, caring for someone who is, or simply planning ahead, having the right information can make an enormous difference.” The morning session is entitled ‘Effective Patient and Care Partner Communication’ and will run from 10 to 11:45 am. When individuals receive a serious diagnosis or face ongoing health concerns, appointments with healthcare providers can quickly become stressful and confusing. Patients are often expected to absorb large amounts of information, ask important questions, and make difficult decisions, sometimes while coping with fear, pain, or uncertainty. Jorsvik’s morning presentation will focus on practical strategies for navigating these interactions more effectively. Participants will learn how to prepare for appointments, communicate clearly and confidently with healthcare professionals, and overcome common barriers that can interfere with receiving appropriate care. A central theme of the workshop is the role of the care partner, often a spouse, adult child, friend, or family member who helps support someone through illness. Jorsvik describes care partners as the “eyes, ears, and voice” for loved ones who may be unable to fully advocate for themselves during periods of illness or declining health. The session will also explore the importance of legal authority, healthcare decision-making, and ensuring that personal values and treatment preferences are understood and respected by healthcare teams. Rather than leaving medical visits feeling unheard or uncertain, participants will gain practical tools to help build collaborative relationships with care providers and become more effective advocates within the healthcare system. A light lunch will be provided during a break from 11:45 am to 12:15 pm, offering attendees an opportunity to connect with one another, ask questions, and continue conversations sparked during the morning presentation. The afternoon session is called ‘Understanding Dementia, Frailty, and Decision-Making Capacity’. The workshop, running from 12:15 to 2 pm, addresses a topic of growing importance for many families. As
Canada’s population ages, increasing numbers of individuals and families are experiencing the challenges associated with cognitive decline, dementia, and age-related frailty. Yet many people remain unsure about what these conditions mean, how they are assessed, and what legal and healthcare implications they may bring. Jorsvik’s presentation will help demystify these often-misunderstood conditions. Participants will learn about different forms of dementia, the distinctions between dementia and frailty, and the process used to assess an individual’s capability to make decisions about healthcare, finances, and other aspects of daily life. The workshop will also examine the diagnostic process, available assessments, and some of the particular concerns faced by individuals who live alone while experiencing cognitive changes. For many families, conversations about future care needs can be difficult to start. However, waiting for a crisis often limits available choices. Jorsvik will discuss how early planning can help individuals maintain control over important decisions while ensuring their wishes, rights, and preferences are protected. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of when to seek support, how family members and care partners can become involved appropriately, and what steps can be taken to prepare for potential future challenges. The Bowen Health Centre hopes the event will empower community members with practical knowledge that can reduce stress, improve communication, and help families navigate difficult situations with greater confidence. Whether you are managing a chronic illness, supporting an aging parent, caring for a spouse, or simply planning ahead for the future, these workshops offer valuable information that can help individuals make informed decisions and access the support they need. In a healthcare system that can often feel complex and difficult to navigate, Jorsvik’s message is simple: preparation, communication, and early planning can make all the difference. Residents are encouraged to attend one or both sessions and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from one of British Columbia’s leading healthcare navigation experts. This is very important - Please RSVP to healthservices@bowenhealthcentre. com so we have some sense of how much food to order. We will have sandwiches and beverages.
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Remnants of Presence: A Continuation of Poetics of the Discarded MADY BONIFACE The Hearth Gallery Lori Goldberg is an abstract artist from Vancouver. Her series, Remnants of Presence: A Continuation of Poetics of the Discarded is showing at the Hearth Gallery through September 28. Lori’s exhibition explores the connection between the natural and the unnatural through mixed mediums and repurposed materials as she comments on the climate threats that we currently face. Lori has been creating art since pre-school and has always been drawn to creative outlets. She received formal art training from Langara College and Emily Carr University and is well versed academically in the fine arts. Lori is often inspired by music, dance and movement when creating. She draws upon the feeling and fluidity of working with materials and instruments of art as extensions of the body. Her process is led by immersion in the tools that allow her to weave the undercurrent of story in her art. Lori is also inspired by expressionist movements, focusing on marks, colour and texture in her work. She creates
from a balance of mind and heart, drawing upon the plethora of knowledge that she holds and her innate creative spirit when creating her artwork. In this show, Lori explores the tension between human created waste and the natural world. These pieces are a part of the continuation of her series, Remnants of Presence. This series grapples with the contradiction that waste originally came from the earth, but can no longer return to it. Lori brings awareness to the detritus of our daily lives by demonstrating the value of garbage through its use in her art. She both repurposes discarded materials in her more sculptural pieces and references them gesturally in her
painted pieces. Lori’s exhibition is highly immersive, with both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works featured in the gallery. In this way, she brings the viewer into the space through her multimedia engagement with the subject matter. How do we impact our planet and what is our obligation for its future? We invite you to reflect on these questions as you interact with Lori’s work. We look forward to seeing you there. In addition to Lori’s Art Show at the Hearth Gallery, she is offering an art Workshop on Saturday, September 26 from 1 to 3:30 pm. Pleaase reach out to Lori for more information by writing to lorigoldberg.art@gmail.com
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The four current councillors will be joined by six members of the public in the campaign: Constance Barnes, Terry Cotter, Keith Davidson, Tim Hausch, Caroline Parker and Patrick Reakes. Electors will also be choosing Bowen Island’s pair of Islands Trust Trustees next month. The two spots are being contested by five candidates: current Trustees Gedye and Fast, along with Leonard, Morse and Cotter. The top two vote-getters must also be elected to council (including mayor) to qualify for the Trustee position. Municipal elections take place on Bowen Island and across B.C. on Saturday, October 17. Stay tuned for much more on the election and candidates in the weeks ahead, including candidate profiles and questionnaire in the October 9 Undercurrent, and an All Candidates Forum in partnership with the Bowen Island Public Library on October 4 at the Community Centre.
Who will be joining Mayor Andrew Leonard around the Council Chambers table for the upcoming 2026-2030 term? / Alex Kurial photo
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Bowen Island FC enjoys second summer soccer tourney ANDY GILLOOLEY Bowen Island FC On Saturday, August 22 we hosted our Second Annual Bowen Island FC Summer Invitational, a 6 v 6, over-35s tournament for teams from Bowen Island and the mainland. This year we had two BIFC teams joined by a team of Liverpool fans, Beaver FC and two teams from Unicorns FC who ended up contesting the final. Despite a forecast of rain the day played out in great weather and we got to enjoy some great soccer as well as putting on an amazing show as hosts, with our team of volunteers, led by Anita our General Manager doing a phenomenal job of making the day extra special for
the players. The organization on show was fabulous with games running on schedule throughout, hot dogs for anybody who needed to take on extra calories and refereeing from BIFC’s own Will and Justin that was a higher standard than what we see in the Premier League most weeks. On the field there were plenty of stand out performances, with all the teams taking points off each other in the initial group stage, the reward for finishing 1st and 2nd definitely paid off for Unicorns though as they got a bye to the semi final, and got to avoid an extra gruelling game in the heat that really tested players fitness to the limit. Both Bowen teams were unlucky to go out at the quarter final stage on penalties despite giving it their all, unable to fol-
low up on last year’s Tournament win for BIFC Black. The final ultimately ended with Unicorns A vs Unicorns B, after they beat Liverpool FC and Beaver FC respectively, and it was a deserving final for what proved to be the two strongest teams in this year’s competition, a point that was further illustrated by the standard of one of the goals in the final, an amazing chest control leading to a bicycle kick into the top corner, that wouldn’t have looked out of place in this summer’s World Cup Final! Cue huge celebrations as the winning Unicorns players made sure that their counterparts knew just who had come out on top! The day finished, just as it did last year with a great after party at Bowen Island
Pub as we took over the place for a couple of hours and mixed with players from all the teams. All in all a great tournament, and a fantastic way of using soccer to bring people together. We’re already looking forward to next year! Huge thanks to everybody who made the journey to Bowen Island, to Anita and our volunteers Gillian, Lauren, Tara and Rebecca, to our referees Will and Justin, and to everybody that made the day the success that it was. Next year will be our 3rd Tournament, and it will coincide with BIFC’s 20th Anniversary, so we’ll be looking to go even bigger. Watch this space!
Unicorns FC (above) came away as the winners of BIFC’s second annual Summer Invitational. Last year’s winners, Bowen Black (below) had a strong showing yet again but came up just short in their repeat efforts. / BIFC photos
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Friday, September 18, 2026
NOTICE OF ELECTION
THE CORPORATION T H E C O OF R PTHE O R AT I O N
DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER O F T HSCHOOLS E DISTRICT OF AND WEST VANCOUVER
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Public notice is given to the electors of the District of West Vancouver that an election by voting is necessary for the Office of Mayor (one to be elected), Councillors (six to be elected), and School Trustees (five to be elected) for a term ending November 2030. MAYOR all candidates reside in West Vancouver • LAPOINTE, Kirk • SAGER, Mark • SPEARS, Joe • THOMPSON, Sharon COUNCILLOR all candidates reside in West Vancouver unless otherwise noted • BABICH, Earl (Mission) • CASSIDY, Christine • CHICOINE, Alexis • HUNTER, Ben • KEANE, Sherry • LAMBUR, Peter • LAU, Lee • LEES, Rebecca • NADERI, Mahsoo • O’FLYNN, John • OLSON, Sylvia • PRONYCH, Annsabelle • SIDHU, Jay • SLATER, Melinda • SNIDER, Scott • WATT, Linda • WEBB, Tim • WEBBE, Jaime SCHOOL TRUSTEE all candidates reside in West Vancouver unless otherwise noted • CALIMENTE, John • DONAHUE, Sheelah • LOAT, Richard (North Vancouver) • NURPEISSOV, Roman • O’FLYNN, John • STRAITH, Karen • ZHU, Felicia GENERAL VOTING DAY IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 Voting places are as follows and all are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: • Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Drive • Hollyburn Elementary School, 1329 Duchess Avenue • Irwin Park Elementary School, 2455 Haywood Avenue • Ridgeview Elementary School, 1250 Mathers Avenue • Rockridge Secondary School, 5350 Headland Drive • West Vancouver Community Centre, Sports Gym, 2121 Marine Drive • Westcot Elementary School, 760 Westcot Road ADVANCE VOTING Advance voting opportunities will be held at Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the following days: Wednesday, October 7; Saturday, October 10; and Monday, October 12. MAIL BALLOT VOTING Apply to vote by mail at election.westvancouver.ca/mail or at Municipal Hall. Mail ballot packages will be available until October 16 at 4 p.m. If you are unable to pick up a mail ballot, please apply by September 28 to allow sufficient time for a package to be mailed to you. Completed mail ballots must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in order to be counted for the election. Mail ballots may be mailed using the return envelope provided or dropped off at West Vancouver Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street during business hours. On Saturday, October 17, 2026, mail ballots can be placed in the drop boxes outside the north and west entrances of Municipal Hall. REGISTERING TO VOTE Electors whose names are not on the list of registered electors may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place and providing required ID.
RESIDENT ELECTORS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: • age 18 or older on the day of registration or on general voting day; • Canadian citizen—permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants) are not entitled to vote; • resident of BC for at least six months immediately before the day of registration; • resident of the District of West Vancouver or School District 45; and • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. To register, resident electors must produce two pieces of ID to prove both residency and identity. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: • age 18 or older on the day of registration or on general voting day; • Canadian citizen—permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants) are not entitled to vote; • resident of BC for at least six months immediately before the day of registration; • registered owner of real property in the District of West Vancouver or School District 45 for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; • not entitled to register as a resident elector in the District of West Vancouver; • not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law; • not registered as a non-resident property elector in relation to any other parcel of real property in the District of West Vancouver; • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector; and • only registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, and not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust. To register, non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of ID, and proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. A property tax notice/certificate, a property assessment notice from BC Assessment, a State of Title Certificate, Title Search, or Certificate of Indefeasible Title are acceptable forms of proof of property ownership. No corporation or representative of a corporation is entitled to vote. IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Two documents are required to prove identity and residency, one with signature, for example: BC Driver’s Licence; BC Identification card; BC Services card; Owner’s Certificate of ICBC insurance and vehicle licence; Social Insurance card; Canadian Citizenship card; District of West Vancouver real property tax notice; credit card; debit card; or utility bill. Photo ID is unnecessary. SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 5 ONLY The Board of Education for School District 45 has, by resolution and bylaw, agreed that the District of West Vancouver Chief and Deputy Chief Election Officers will act on the board’s behalf, and has designated locations at which qualified electors may vote for school trustees only within their voting divisions. West Vancouver (Voting Division 1): same That portion of Metro Vancouver Electoral locations as listed for general voting day and Area A and Gambier Island Local Trust Area advance voting days in West Vancouver BC. lying along, or within Howe Sound adjacent Bowen Island Municipality (Voting Division 2): to the municipalities of Bowen Island, Lions on general voting day, October 17, from 8 a.m. Bay, and West Vancouver (Voting Division 4): to 8 p.m. at Bowen Island Community School, on general voting day, October 17, from 8 a.m. 1041 Mt. Gardner Road. Advance voting is on to 8 p.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Advance October 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bowen Island Community Centre, 580 Bowen Island Voting is on October 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at West Vancouver Municipal Hall at 750 17th Trunk Road. Street. Village of Lions Bay (Voting Division 3): on general voting day, October 17, from 8 a.m. to Mark Brown, Chief Election Officer 8 p.m. at Broughton Hall, 400 Centre Road. September 18, 2026 Advance voting is on October 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Broughton Hall.
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Friday, September 18, 2026
Whales off the Cape: When Land Care Becomes Sea Care BOWEN ISLAND CONSERVANCY A whale surfacing off Cape Roger Curtis has a way of stopping conversation. Someone spots the blow first. A dark back appears, slips beneath the surface, and leaves everyone searching the same patch of water for the whale’s next breath. While you’re waiting for it to reappear, take a moment to notice the forest above the shore. There’s a connection here that’s easy to miss. Across the Cape, trees give way to rocky bluffs and small beaches. Below the surface, a Pacific sand lance may become a meal for a Chinook salmon, which may later feed a resident killer whale. Following the life of that slender little fish brings us back towards land, to something as ordinary as the grains of sand on a beach. Sand lance and surf smelt need particular mixtures of sand and gravel for spawning. What seems much like any other stretch of sand and pebbles to us could offer the conditions a fish needs to begin its life. Waves and currents help sort those grains, moving material along the shore. While natural erosion supplies some of it, gradually building and replenishing beaches, farther uphill the forest influences what
comes down with the rain. Imagine the Cape on a wet November day. Water gathers on branches and drips onto fallen leaves, soaking into the forest floor. Along Huszar Creek, water carries leaves and other organic matter towards the sea. Follow it downhill in your mind, through the trees and past the bluff vegetation, until it reaches salt water. That journey can change wherever ground has been cleared and compacted. On the Conservancy’s Cape lands, former building pads can shed rain across their surfaces rather than let it soak in. We know that loose gravel and soil are already slipping down some ocean-facing slopes into the bluff habitat below. Where footsteps wear away small plants, rain can find more exposed ground to loosen and carry downhill. Although sediment helps make beaches, excess material from disturbed slopes can alter shoreline habitat. Fine particles may cloud the water or settle over places where small marine animals live. The effects depend on what arrives and where it settles. There is more to learn about how each part of this coast works. For the Conservancy, that could begin with watching what happens after heavy rain: where water gath-
Feeding time for Humpback Whales. / Bogdan Gheorghe photo ers on a former building pad, which way it runs, and whether it carries soil with it. Specialist advice could help guide drainage restoration and give native plants a better chance to take hold. Looking closely at the shoreline below would help us understand how it responds. Surveys could also establish whether fish are using the potential spawning beds. Visitors can help by staying on designated trails and keeping off the coastal bluffs.
Their rocky appearance can hide thin soils and plants that are easily damaged underfoot. It’s tempting to step closer to the edge when a whale appears, but leaving that ground undisturbed gives roots room to hold the soil above the water. The next time the whale surfaces, watch with a little more of its world in mind. And afterwards, on the walk back through the trees, the forest may feel a little closer to the sea.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, September 17 Movie Night at the Bowen Theatre Showing of ‘Ace in the Hole’ (1951), a sharp and uncompromising drama from one of Hollywood’s greatest filmmakers, Billy Wilder. Starring Kirk Douglas, tickets $10 and available on Bowen Rec website. Movie starts 6:30 pm. Find out more on Page 7. Friday, September 18 Knick Knack Nook Gala Community fashion show, food, silent auction and more. Save the date! From 6 to 9 pm at the Community Centre. Sign up to be a model at the Nook. Friday, September 18 Trust Me Concert at Tir-na-nOg New Acoustic Masters come to Bowen for a show. Tickets online or Phoenix Books. 7:30 pm. Saturday, September 19 Car Seat Clinic Bowen Island RCMP is teaming up with the Bowen Island Fire Department and the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) from 10 am to 1 pm for a free event dedicated to child safety! This drive-thru event will be held at the Bowen Island Fire Hall in the rear parking lot. Saturday, September 19 Bowen Island Garden Club Talk Come join naturalist Will Husby as he talks about the benefits of insects. At Collins Hall from 1 to 3 pm. Free for Garden Club members, otherwise $5. Saturday, September 19 Fall Equinox Party at Catching Stars Gallery Meet Marie Neys and learn her process with gold leaf.
Party from 2 to 4 pm with demo at 2:30. Be sure to wear your favourite plaid outfit for your chance to win a prize! Sunday, September 20 Bowen Heritage & Museum & Archives Speaker Series Michael Kluckner will be at Collins Hall to share images and insights from his exploration of Bowen Island, along with stories of Japanese Canadian families uprooted from the coast and relocated to the Interior during the Second World War. Free admission, 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Followed by a tour of the Orchard Cottages. Sunday, September 20 Bowen Death Care Collective Meeting Aging and Dying on Bowen: A Community Conversation is a community gathering designed to foster open, informed, and compassionate dialogue including aging, caregiving, and end-of-life planning. From 3 to 5 pm at Cates Hill Chapel, donations welcome. Thursday, September 24 Mural Launch Party Artwork from Simeon Doytchinov will be featured at the Bike Barn on the Government Dock. From 5 to 7 pm, food, refreshments and music. More info on Page 7. Friday, September 25 Pro-D Day Camp: Art Heist A priceless masterpiece has been stolen and we need your help to recover it! Action packed indoor/outdoor camp for ages 5 and up. Register with Bowen Rec, from 9 am to 4 pm. Friday, September 25 Pro-D Day at the Library Drop in for a free hour of family lego play. Hang out with other families and enjoy Pro-D Day fun! 10:30 to 11:30 am.
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Fridays (Starting Sept 25): Community Family Dinners return. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Members can purchase tickets every Thursday. First Sunday of the Month: Meat Bingo! Doors open at 1:30 ( 19+ Event)
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