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Supporting Bowen Islanders with up-to-date information on services available to the community during the pandemic

COVID-19 Info
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- Supporting Small Businesses
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What’s Closed/Cancelled?
Things To Do
Neighbourhood Support
Staying Informed

COVID-19 Info
In Isolation / Need Delivery?
What’s Open?
- Supporting Small Businesses
- Gardening Supplies
What’s Closed/Cancelled?
Things To Do
Neighbourhood Support
Staying Informed

Important Update from Bowen Waste Solutions

By siteadmin in essential-service March 27, 2020

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New Temporary Hours at First Credit Union

LifeLabs Schedule Change for Week of March 30 & April 6

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For general non-medical information about COVID-19, call 1-888-COVID19 or text 604-630-0300.

If you develop a high fever, cough and respiratory issues — and have either recently returned from travel, been in close contact with a positive case or are not getting better, call 811.

If you are having severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing or chest pain, please call 911.

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Local COVID-19 News

Recent Posts

Reusable Totes Available at the General Store May 2, 2020
Supporting Local for Mother’s Day May 2, 2020
Cates Pharmacy Now Allowing Customers In-Store May 1, 2020
Local Translink Bus Service Suspended April 28, 2020
Additional Garbage Decals Available April 28, 2020
Updated Gas Station Hours April 27, 2020
Photo Tour of the General Store April 26, 2020
New Social Distancing Requirements in Effect at The Ruddy Potato (& New Hours) April 25, 2020
Need a Library Card? April 23, 2020
MedShed Lending Still Available April 22, 2020
May BookFest Cancelled & Book Donations Suspended April 21, 2020
Collection of Refundables & Electronics Reinstated Effective April 24th April 21, 2020
Expected Route Suspensions for all Bowen Buses in Mid-May April 20, 2020
Face Masks Encouraged on BC Ferries April 20, 2020
New Community Seed Exchange April 19, 2020
Bowen Building Centre Open to Public on Fridays Starting April 17th April 13, 2020
New Hours at General Store April 13, 2020
Food Bank is Up & Running! April 13, 2020
Grocery Items Available through Rustique Bistro April 11, 2020
New Online Ordering System for Bowen Pub’s Bulk Buy April 10, 2020
Muni Updates available through our Emergency Operations Centre April 10, 2020
Bowen Building Centre Closed to Contractors on Friday April 8, 2020
Local COVID-19 Townhalls taking place on April 11 & 18 April 8, 2020
Update from Cates Pharmacy April 5, 2020
Recycling Depot to Re-open April 3 April 2, 2020
New Hours at Bowen Island Gas Station April 1, 2020
Local COVID-19 Town Halls Begin This Saturday March 31, 2020
Neighbourhood Grants for Bowen Islanders March 31, 2020
Digital Books, Magazines, Films & Learning available through Bowen Library March 31, 2020
‘Docs on the Bay’ offering Phone Appts to Bowen Islanders March 30, 2020

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This website is a volunteer-run community initiative to provide factual, up-to-date information about the services available for Bowen Islanders navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Think of it as, neighbours doing their very best to help neighbours. (There is a group of us in Bluewater & Bowen Bay who have rallied together to build out and maintain this site.)

If you need to reach us, please email updates@bowen.fyi

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